PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With the school year coming to a close and summer almost here, students will soon have lots of free time on their hands.
Dr. Emily Oster, a professor at Brown University and founder of ParentData, joined 12 News at 4 Wednesday to discuss why parents should send their children to summer camp and the importance of staying safe outdoors.
Although camp is more often than not an easy solution for childcare, Oster said studies show it can be beneficial for social-emotional development…