Pisces Summer Camp by the Sea!!!
This year, Pisces, we are bringing Survivor to Epanomi!!!
Tthe most super, summer sports program, is back even more dynamically for children 4 years and older (without parents), ALWAYS with safety, empathy and entertainment as its main features!
In a wonderful beach bar on the Epanomi River – particularly kid-friendly – the Carousel, We will spend the first 2 weeks of July with our kids!
Daily except weekends, the children will be picked up in the morning (without parents), from central points of the city. We will all go together at the sea for play in and out of the water and at noon we will return fed, dry, and full of joy – but a little tired – to the pickup location.
The program starts on Monday, July 3 and is completed on Friday, July 14, while it includes transportation, creative activities - entertainment - exercise, swimming in the sea and food.
It is divided into 2 periods of one week:
FIRST PERIOD:
3/7/17 – 7/7/17
SECOND PERIOD:
10/7/17 – 14/7/17
*SPACE IS LIMITED
The program is aimed at children aged 4 to 10. Of course, parents of younger children are welcome to come along with our little fish, at any time and any place they want for coffee, the sea and company!
Detailed information:
Safety
First of all, you should know that you will be given a responsible statement that will give us permission to travel and have fun with your children, which must be signed by both parents. This statement will also detail any specific health issues of the child (e.g. food allergies, hygiene, etc.)
At the same time, there will be insurance coverage from Ethniki Insurance and a car always on standby, in case of immediate need.
Medical coverage
We always have it with us. first aid kit (fully equipped) on the bus and in the play area.
In collaboration with pediatrician Mrs. Vlaidou Eleni (6980142939) and with an open pharmacy next to the doctor's office, 5 minutes away from Carousel, we will be able to have peace of mind for our little friends.
Finally, you will need to provide us with a medical certificate from a pediatrician stating that the child is healthy and that he is allowed to play sports in the sea.
Escorts
All attendants are lifeguards with first aid certificates and trained by Nikolas Hadjigiakoumis.. The specially designed area with abundant shade – outside the water – for us, is located next to the beach lifeguard tower, while there will be 12 adults – instructors for a maximum of 60 children. (including extra children from the beach – if any). That is, for us it will be 1 adult to 5 children, while the law provides for 1 to 20(!) for sea excursions.
The children will enter the water in sections and here again we will have a specially limited space with routes in the sea and many coaches!
The coaches that will cover the excursion are the following:
Nikolas Hadjigiakoumis, Yannis Mylonas, Yannis Tzioufas, Nikoleta Simopoulou, Yannis Tseflios, Avgi Hourlia, Katerina Paraskevopoulou, Elias Rossiadis, Vassilis Tsiakiris, Voula Tavridou.
Sun
As soon as we arrive, we will go to the shaded area and apply sunscreen, put on our hats and begin the organized or unorganized activities.
Child's bag
They should have 2 changes of underwear, light clothes, (the immortal Greek mother's cardigan), 3 swimsuits (sos), Baby wipes, sunscreen, 2 towels, a cereal bar or rice crackers or some easy snack that doesn't spoil in your bag, if you think the food we offer (see below) won't be enough for your child.
If there is any medication that the child is taking, it would be good for us to know so that we can keep it and hand it to the bus attendant with the child's name on it.
Itinerary
The itinerary and the pick-up and drop-off times for the children will be announced a week before the start of the program and will be adjusted depending on the number of participants. The general idea is that there are 3 or 4 meeting and pick-up points in Thessaloniki. We start at 8:00 or 8:30 from the Thessaloniki KTEL bus station for those from the west (if available), next stop Aristotelous for those from the center, then Krini, Miaouli 18 at our swimming pool for those from the east (and if necessary we will make another stop at Carrefour Macedonia) and off we go to Potamos Epanomis! We return between 2:30 and 3:00 in the afternoon!
*Depending on the participation and needs of the parents, there may be childcare at our swimming pool, Miaouli 18, until 4. In this case, parents should bring aa light lunch, which will be kept in a refrigerator at our place.*
Food
We will provide an individual - child's portion of fruit salad, a fresh natural juice, plenty of water and a cold sandwich at the end before we leave. A responsible declaration will be given with allergies etc. In case you choose to babysit until 4 at our swimming pool, you should bring a light lunch for the child, which will be kept in a refrigerator in our place.
Sports
Sports include: sand gymnastics, survivor-type events, beach volleyball, rackets, surfing, beach soccer, buckets, apples, lifeguard exercises and much more!
Equipment
Equipment we provide: Spaghetti, Boards, Body boards, Balls, Rackets, Flippers, Various toys, Buckets, Painting equipment, books, etc.
Rain event
In case of rain - storm and flooding, The entire program is transferred to the WE sports and cultural center, for rollerblading, climbing, etc.!!!
Participation Cost
1 PERIOD (1 WEEK): €250
For siblings, there is a 5% discount on the second child.
2 PERIODS (2 WEEKS): €390
For siblings, there is a 10% discount on the second child.
3 PERIODS (3 WEEKS): €580
For siblings, there is a 15% discount on the second child.
ONE DAY ALL INCLUSIVE: €60
For siblings, there is a 10% discount on the second child.
*Advance payment of 100 euros upon registration.
*The remaining amount must be paid in 2 equal installments, by the beginning of the period.
*For cancellations made up to 5 days before the start of the period, the deposit amount will be refunded. For cancellations made after 5 days, the deposit amount will be retained.
*The above prices include the cost of insurance and VAT.
*If you choose to have your child looked after at our place until 4 pm, there is an extra cost of €5 per day.
See you by the sea!
An initiative of Pisces Babyswimming Thessaloniki
Series of open thematic lectures:
A Journey into the World of Preschool Children
February – June 2017
Standalone Meetings
The family is the first school of emotional and social education that a child is exposed to. Studies in the field of emotional education show that parental behavior has a profound and lasting impact on the psychosocial life of the child, and these effects begin in the cradle.
Goleman 1999
Topics
24/2/2017
The Psychosocial Developmental Stages of Preschool Children.
In this meeting, we will explore the characteristics of the child's physical and psychosocial development. We will discuss what we expect at each developmental stage of the child (e.g. when we expect him/her to eat alone, when he/she is ready to use the toilet, until when we think he/she can sleep in the parents' room), we will ask ourselves about our own attitudes that help or possibly hinder the child's emotional development and we will think about what a child's difficulties in these areas may mean.
The more a parent knows about a child's developmental stages, the better prepared they are to deal with any changes appropriate to the child's age, to avoid unjustified concerns, and to know how to approach the child during this specific time period.
24/3/2017
Boundaries & Discipline: The Most Precious Gift After Your Love.
Why do I have difficulty setting limits for my child?
• Am I doing something wrong?
• Why isn't he listening to me?
• Why do we always have to argue?
• Am I being too strict?
• Am I spoiling him/her?
• What is the correct way to discipline?
The main goal of this talk is to explore the most basic issues we face in setting boundaries with our children and to explore new ways in which we can improve our relationship with each other. Setting boundaries and discipline in children's lives is a difficult issue that concerns many parents. This talk will examine issues such as the causes of disobedience, the effects of punishment, the effectiveness of discipline, the importance of communication, understanding positive feedback and a calm environment in setting boundaries, as well as imitating parental behavior. It will also emphasize the contribution of boundaries to the mental balance of children and the ways for effective boundary setting that lead to self-awareness and self-efficacy.
21/4/2017
The Role of Grandparents in Raising Children: Valuable Help or Cause of Conflict?
The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is undoubtedly unique! The role that grandparents have in the family has always been important, but in recent decades, as more and more parents rely on their help to care for their children, this role has gained greater value and attention. For many years, parents had become independent and enjoyed not relying on their parents. Suddenly, however, the presence of children comes and changes the situation, bringing back and making the help of their parents (now grandparents) necessary again!
But what happens when parents complain about the mixed messages their children receive from grandparents? What happens when the increased involvement of grandparents creates complications? How can the parent-child, and grandparent-grandchild relationship be redefined?
12/5/2017
Raising Children Full of Self-Esteem!
How can I encourage my child to cultivate self-esteem and self-confidence? Encouragement is the process by which we focus our attention on the positive aspects of children and help them believe in themselves and their abilities. In this meeting we will explore ways to encourage our children and cultivate self-esteem, and social cooperation.
26/5/2017
“Mom, I'm scared!” – Facing children's fears & phobias.
Fears, small or large, are an integral part of our children's lives. Fear is an emotion that can motivate but also immobilize children in their daily lives and activities. What could be behind these fears? How is a fear "born"? How do we help children deal with it?
In this talk, we will first understand the mechanisms through which we learn to fear, the factors that determine the intensity and quality of children's fears. We will also explore how children manifest their fears and which are the most common depending on age, the situations where fear turns into a phobia and of course the ways in which we can help children effectively manage their fears.
16/6/2017
Preschool Sexuality.
This talk will discuss what sexuality is, at what ages and in what forms it emerges, the feelings it evokes in us, and how we manage situations that arise regarding children's sexuality. Specifically, the following questions will be explored:
What is sexuality?
Is it normal for a child to masturbate?
Until what age is he allowed to see us naked and sleep in our bed?
What happens when he starts exploring other people's bodies?
How should I talk to him about sex? At what age?
30/6/2017
Children facing grief and loss.
How can I talk to my child about a death, a breakup, or an illness?
The experience of death or the loss of a loved one is particularly painful for both the child and the parent. In this talk, we will present the way children understand the concept of death and loss at each developmental stage. We will also discuss how we can support our children in the grieving process, so that they can say goodbye to what they are losing or leaving and integrate the losses into their lives.
Information: To participate in the lecture-seminar, you need to register by sending an email to neosgon@gmail.com by writing the title of the event (e.g. Raising children full of self-esteem) and your details up to 2 days before each speech.
Unfortunately, our little fish cannot attend, no matter how much we want to! The important knowledge you will receive requires your undivided attention. Thank you for your understanding! After all, all this is done to take care of ourselves and, by extension, our children.
Day: Friday
Time: 17:30-19:00pm
Location: Pisces Babyswimming Aqua Club, Miaouli 18, Kalamaria
Participation fee: 7 euros for each lecture-seminar or 35 euros (5 euros per unit) and for the 7 speeches.
Participation: Minimum 8 people & Maximum 30 people
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