Hello, Insider parents! Even though the end of the school year is still several weeks away, it’s time to start making (and finalizing!) summer plans. Whether your kids want to flex their creativity, run around, or bask in the sun, Microsoft Copilot has just the advice and suggestions you need to give them – and you – the best break yet.
If you need to find a sleepaway camp
Based on what your kids like and your budget, location, and preferences, Copilot can offer up sleepaway camps and other programming for keeping any age group entertained – and giving yourself some much-needed time to yourself.
Sample prompt
I’m looking for a two-week sleepaway camp appropriate for my 8-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son in New England that has availability in June or July. My daughter loves arts and crafts and swimming, and my son likes skateboarding. The camp should have a good rating and reviews from other parents with kids of similar ages, and provide adult supervision all of the time. I’d also like to be able to speak with my kids by phone once a week. Please provide 2-5 options, their details, and their website.
Copilot’s response
If you want to sign up for a day camp or program
Your kid may be too young to stay at camp full-time, or it might not make sense for your budget or lifestyle. Don’t worry – Copilot can help you search for day camps or programming to fill your children’s time during the week, too.
Sample prompt
Can you suggest a one-week day camp for my 11-year-old who loves to write? Ideally, it would start after 8 AM and end before 4 PM daily, and not be too far from our house in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Copilot’s response
If you’re hoping to create some fun at home
Maybe there’s not enough time in your child’s schedule for camp, or you’re both more comfortable and eager to have them at home this summer. Copilot can suggest ways to keep your family busy, stimulated, and refreshed come fall.
Sample prompt
I’m home all summer with my 5-year-old son. What are some activities I can do with him to take advantage of the weather, prepare him for school in the fall, and engage him in things he loves: cars, animals, and coloring. Provide a rough weekly schedule that takes place mostly at home, but can also incorporate activities outside our home that don’t cost a lot of money and a couple times a week bring in other children for “social time.”
Copilot’s response
If you need a trip or activity out
Being stuck inside all day isn’t ideal for many kids or parents. Go on an adventure, long or short, with the help of Copilot!
Sample prompt
I want to plan a day trip for my two teenage daughters that keeps us out of the heat (It’s 100 degrees out in Scottsdale, Arizona, right now!) but allows us to take advantage of summer. They love to try different foods, go shopping, hike, and read.
Copilot’s response
Have a great summer and create memories!
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