ENROLLING NOW for summer camp. Conveniently located in Durham, NC, we are accepting applications for ages 6 to 12.
Our program is based on your child and your family's needs. We are here to ensure that your child receives 5-star service, while being cared for in a safe environment.
PHILOSOPHY
From age 6 to young teens, the intellectual and physical development of children is unparalleled, and the desire to learn and to know will never be more intense.
At Linking Connections we believe that:
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The development of young children is strongly influenced by the degree of intellectual, physical, emotional, and social stimulation in the environment.
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Children learn through play, exploration, hands-on activities, and observation as well as through positive feedback from the adults who influence them, primarily parents and teachers.
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In a safe, happy, clean, and organized atmosphere, children learn at their own pace from everything they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell.
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Unhurried, non-threatening, non-competitive, non-judgemental learning experiences and positive rewards are the most effective methods for the positive growth and development of young children.
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Learning can not be forced, and the comparison of individual children to a standard of normalcy is non-productive, except to detect genetic or acquired abnormalities or defects that may require special attention.
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A child who experiences success will see herself/himself as competent, and that enhanced self-esteem increases a child’s desire to learn.
Therefore, Linking Connections is committed to providing every child with:
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An atmosphere rich in experiences, concepts, ideas, and skills by providing opportunities each day to play and explore in a variety of developmentally-appropriate learning centers.
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Opportunities for exposure to computer programs to be comfortable with the technology of today and tomorrow.
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Skilled, professional, and caring teachers who will participate with the children in the learning process throughout the day.
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Opportunities for success, enabling the child to develop a strong sense of self-esteem and self-worth.
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Positive and loving direction to help him or she achieve self-discipline and develop appropriate social skills.
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Exciting and multifaceted educational experiences, including an introduction to verbal communication skills, foreign languages, and pre-reading and pre-writing skills as the logical steps in developing communication skills.