Both the first and second options have many drawbacks. A great solution would be to buy a ticket to a children's summer camp, which is what most parents do.
Rest at camp will help the child make new friends and significantly broaden their horizons. As a rule, all camps are located in amazingly picturesque places with excellent ecology, so children can get to know the world around them better and learn a lot about flora and fauna.
Importantly, such trips develop independence in the child. They will have to make decisions, learn to think through their actions and, if necessary, take responsibility for their actions. It is very useful for withdrawn children to spend summer holidays in camps, because they will learn communication skills in a group, as well as compliance with norms and rules. Many parents admit that after a few weeks of rest, their 'quiet one' seems transformed, talks non-stop, laughs more, and becomes open to communication.
There are camps where schoolchildren just have fun. But there are also themed camps where the entire rest is devoted to a specific topic. Some parents send their child abroad – in the hope that they will improve their foreign language skills and immerse themselves in a new environment. This option is also not bad, but it is wiser to send teenagers abroad. Younger schoolchildren have difficulty adapting in another country and worry a lot about the long separation from their parents, so it is preferable for them to rest close to home.
It must be said that in any camp, a child will have an adaptation period, and this is completely natural. New surroundings, new faces, a new bed, and even the dishes are different from what mom makes. Therefore, you should be mentally prepared for the fact that in the first days their voice may be sad, and their impressions not too rosy. Do not immediately rush to your beloved child to save, pity, and bring them home. Just talk to the child and explain that they just need to get used to it.
As a rule, children who rest in camps every year during holidays do not have an adaptation period – they instantly integrate into the group, make friends, and accept new rules. This is another advantage of children's summer camps.
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