Many times, during the summer time parents don't really have many choices when it comes to sending their kids to a camp. This isn't to say that there aren't enough programs around. However, many of these places only offer children a limited amount of activities.
For instance, there's swimming, skating, water balloon fights, the movies and other field trips. Now, these are all great activities that kids have been enjoying for years. However, when it comes to some children, especially older ones, sometimes they need something that is more mentally stimulating. They also need something that will help them in the pursuit of their future goals. In order to solve this issue, some businesses can take it upon themselves to provide the experience and background knowledge that is needed.
For instance, a transmission repair shop can begin a summer program that helps prepare students, who are interested in mechanics, for their future careers. This may not be a feasible idea for businesses who are just starting out or who have not yet become financially stable. That's because a lot of extra manpower is needed to run a summer program. This is especially true for those who have smaller staffs. That's because they will need to hire more people. Therefore, more money is needed.
In order to create a buzz around their program, the transmission repair shops can market to or target youth who are in middle school and high school. One way this can be done is by posting flyers up around the local schools. Of course, they will have to get permission from the principals. In fact, it may be better if they to try to form some type of relationship with the school leadership and administration. This way they can recommend some students to them.
Once the program is started, the transmission repair business can then come up with activities that the children can participate in. One of the things they can do is allow the students to get hands-on experience. Giving them the opportunity to work on vehicles themselves can do this. Of course, it wouldn't be wise to allow them to work on vehicles that belong to actual clients. However, junk cars or vehicles that are no longer in service are great options to allow the students to work on. Transmission repair issues aren't the only things they could work on, however. The specialists can also teach the students basic mechanical skills.
This type of camp is great and unconventional. Having fun during the summer time is important, but it's also great when students can do something that can benefit them and assist them in pursuing their future endeavors.
