Fun-Filled Camp Program Teaches Life Lessons

This summer, don't leave your child in a camp to get "baby sat." Instead, enroll them in a camp where they can have the learning experience of a lifetime!

The Summer Day Camp Program at Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts Academy offers a fun and exciting summer full of activities to help your child grow mentally, physically and spiritually. "We believe that children hold the future in their grasp," says Lloyd Irvin, owner of the Academy. "Someone just has to show them how to open their fingers and look at it!"

Not only will children ages 5 to 13 be involved in the area's most dynamic Junior Martial Arts program, they will also participate in a wide variety of fun-filled trips and activities, including:

• Weekly Pool Visits
• Weekly Six Flag Trips
• Weekly "Fun" Trips such as: Bowling, Museums, Chuck E. Cheese, Jeepers, Laser Tag
• Arts & Crafts
• Gymnastics
• Dance

Along with these activities include in-school activities that build character, confidence, self-esteem and teach valuable life lessons. These include:

• Academic Re-Enforcement Exercises
• Stranger Danger
• Nationally Recognized Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Program

Martial Arts lessons are given on a daily basis. These Thai Jitsu classes increase physical fitness, coordination and agility, while promoting self-control, self-discipline and respect for others. Children are taught the meaning of responsibility and how it affects all areas of their lives. "By the end of camp, parents see a huge difference in their children," says Lloyd.

This new level of confidence carries over to personal, social and scholastic aspects of the child's life. "At the beginning of classes, 46% of the kids were honor roll students. By the end of the session, the number rose to 78%", says Lloyd.

All martial arts students are encouraged to reach a certain goal and participate in a test promotion. In this way, children will see the relationship between hard work and success. A belt ceremony at the end of camp gives children a true sense of pride and accomplishment.

If you thought martial arts was mainly for boys, think again! Girls love this camp, and especially enjoy the arts and crafts, dance and gymnastics. The martial arts gives them a new level of power and self-confidence, so important in young girls.

The facility is state-of-the-art, one of the finest on the East Coast. The floors are fully padded with Olympic-quality mats and equipment, so children can train to their full potential without fear of injury. For your convenience, camp times and prices are favorable to local daycare facilities. Camp hours are 8:30 to 4:30, with extended care available from 6:30 to 8:30 am and 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

During the school year, the facility offers a variety of classes including children's Karate classes for ages 4 and up, and Kick 'n Fit aerobic kickboxing classes for those wanting to lose weight and tone up. Call for more information on these and other programs.

This summer, give your child the experience of a lifetime! Call Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts today for information and to register your child for their special Summer Day Camp Program. Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts is located at 6333 Old Branch Avenue, Suite 302, in Camp Springs, MD, less than two minutes from Andrews AFB.