Planning a schoolchild's summer holiday

The school summer holiday lasts about ten weeks, but parents' holidays are often shorter. By planning early in the year, you get places at camps and smooth everyday life for the whole summer.

You will need

• The parents' holiday dates
• Summer camp brochures from the municipality and clubs
• A shared family calendar
• A budget for the summer

Steps

1. Map out the weeks

   Mark the dates school ends and starts and both parents' holidays in the calendar. You will see which weeks are left open.

2. Find out the options

3. Register in time

4. Use your network

5. Plan time on their own

6. Keep the family weeks relaxed

7. Keep skills up

8. Calculate the costs

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