Hotels And Resorts Now Offering “Schoolcations”
School is different for kids in 2020. Heck, this whole year is different for all of us! Because of the pandemic, many families had to cancel their summer vacations. Bummer!
Some hotels and resorts are hoping families will come stay with them for a “schoolcation.” Resorts in the U.S. and Mexico are enticing parents with kids to come and relax while their staff helps the kids with their e-learning activities.
Numerous places are offering this type of package. Parents can get some alone time and kids can learn and play in a different environment. These packages offer tutors, study rooms, and outdoor activities for kids after their learning day is finished.
What a great idea! The entire family can have fun and kids don’t have to miss any school. Let’s be honest, all of us could use some vacation time! Here are a few of the packages that are being offered.
- Great Wolf Lodge’s Howl ‘N Learn package lets kids attend Wiley’s Schoolhouse – a special spot for e-learning. Staff is on-hand to provide support, as well as “recess” breaks, like physically distanced yoga or craft projects.
- The Poconos Shawnee Inn also offers “monitored learning” with nature hikes, arts & crafts, P.E. and “safe socialization” for kids.
- At the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California, they’re offering an “Edu-Cations” package that comes with an extra day. There’s a study space and online homework help from Princeton Review tutors. There’s also outdoor activities when kids finish up distance learning for the day.
- In Georgia, the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee has a Study Buddy program that gives kids dedicated tutors to help with their virtual schedule. There are also creative educational experiences, like fishing, crafting, and “P.E.” class on nature trails.
More info on “schoolcations” can be found here. Great idea!!
