Time for summer camp at Phuket International Academy
Fun and games at a summer camp in Germany, 1952. Photo by Roger and Renate Rössing.
Baby boomers will probably remember the 1963 hit song Hello Muddah Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman, a parody of letters from his son, incarcerated in a summer camp called Camp Grenada. It includes verses such as:
Now I don’t want this should scare ya,
But my bunk mate has malaria.
You remember Jeffrey Hardy…
They’re about to organize a searching party.
Take me home, oh Muddah, Fadduh,
Take me home, I hate Granada!
Don’t leave me in the forest where
I might get eaten by a bear.
Things in summer camps have improved since those days, and most kids now can’t wait to get away from home and join in.
That’s what Phuket International Academy is no doubt counting on to fill its Kids’ Camps in August. And for homesick kids who live in Phuket, there are day activities so that they get to sleep in their own beds, and not worry about getting eaten by bears in the middle of the night.
Parents can opt to pay for half- or full-day options, or full residential stays taking full advantage of the slew of sports, arts and adventure activities each day. ”The emphasis of these camps is to help students develop their self esteem, confidence and leadership qualities,” PIA explains. Yes… but fun is surely the main point.
Children from six years of age up to 14 are eligible. There will be two five-day camps, from August 2 to 6 and 9 to 13, with a weekend camp in between. Prices for non-boarders are B500 for a half day, B1,000 for a full day, B5,000 for five days and B2,500 for the weekend camp. For boarders the prices are B10,000 for either of the five-day camps.
To register your kids, send email here or call +66 (0) 76 336 000 and ask for Mik.
