The holidays don?t have to be a dud ? spend your summer learning new skills and experiencing new adventures, says Lucy Parsons
The summer holidays are upon us, and while at first your children might enjoy kicking back and having a break from their schoolwork, even teenagers who are in the latter stages of their school career can be difficult to entertain.
Add to this a need for them to start developing skills or experience for their UCAS application or CV, and it can all feel a little overwhelming. So, what can they do to ensure they make the most of the break"
Thankfully, there?s a whole host of fun, educational activities and adventures that your son or daughter can try over the summer months. Whether they choose to explore independently, or bring the whole family along, the world is their oyster… Whale and dolphin research in the Ligurian Sea
If your child enjoys teamwork, sunshine and science, they can sign up for six days as a full crew member on a 21-metre Motorsailer boat, where they?ll study cetaceans living in the Pelagos Sanctuary in the Mediterranean.
Experience six days on a 21-metre Motorsailer boat, where you?ll study cetaceans living in the Pelagos Sanctuary
On board, they?ll identify and record information about whales and dolphins, while helping with research and analysing data on cetaceans. They will also learn research techniques that allow them to build on the knowledge they?ve acquired in the field. Full training is given, and no previous exp...