Objectif Sciences International expands its catalog of scientific vacations for children, selecting only:
- Programs where children engage in genuine scientific research,
- Vacation programs that enhance children’s capacities and skills.
All while maintaining a format of participative adventure, fun, and games, as these elements can coexist thanks to the project-based teaching method developed by the NGO teams to successfully carry out Participatory Research projects.
-> Link to view the list of Scientific Vacations for Children
The research results are used, highlighted, published, and the children are listed as co-authors.
However, the benefits of a true vacation format for children in the context of participatory research are numerous. Here are 10 key advantages.
Early Stimulation: Scientific vacations expose children to scientific concepts from an early age, sparking their curiosity and interest in the world around them.
Hands-On Learning: These vacations provide hands-on, practical experiences, allowing children to learn by doing and by using scientific equipment, enhancing their understanding.
Critical Thinking: Children develop critical thinking by asking questions and challenging results, which is essential in Participatory Research where questioning is encouraged.
Creativity: Scientific activities stimulate children’s creativity by encouraging them to find innovative solutions to problems and explore new ideas.
Collaboration: Scientific vacations foster collaboration among children, encouraging teamwork, sharing ideas, and solving problems together – a key skill in Participatory Research.
Inclusion: Inclusive scientific activities make children aware of diversity and the importance of considering different perspectives, a crucial aspect of Participatory Research.
Autonomy: Children are encouraged to conduct their own experiments and explore independently, strengthening their confidence and ability to undertake research projects.
Practical Approach to Science: Scientific vacations adopt a hands-on approach, showing children that science is not limited to textbooks but can be fun and accessible.
Ongoing Interest: By fostering early interest in science, scientific vacations help maintain this interest over time, supporting their continued involvement in Participatory Research.
Foundation for Future Life: The knowledge and skills gained during these scientific vacations provide children with a solid foundation for their future education and engagement in research projects, thereby supporting long-term Participatory Research.
By combining these advantages, scientific vacations for children can play an essential role in promoting Participatory Research by developing a generation that is curious, critical, and engaged in the scientific field.
-> Link to view the list of Scientific Vacations for Children
