Summer Break Burnout

Davidson Gifted Perspectives is a video series that examines a number of different gifted-related issues and viewpoints.

During a recent virtual event, a parent shared that for their 8 year old Young Scholar school is mostly going fine. Where they are running into issues is with summer break. Their student becomes highly reactive with little motivation to socialize, and he otherwise just falls apart. The family tried multiple week-long camps, but he quickly loses interest, burns out, or gets overwhelmed. 

Here’s our Director of Family Services with some tips and possible creative strategies to try.