Connemara Maths Academy

Jody is joined by her eldest daughter, Brenna. On this podcast, Brenna shares her experience attending Connemara Maths Academy (CMA) at Kylemore Abbey. Also, Jody discusses her experience and concerns that a parent might have with allowing their kid to attend CMA. To learn more about CMA, please check out Episode 3 of the Podcast.

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Kylemore Abbey is a beautiful castle located in the far western part of Galway.

The Connemara Maths Academy is a week-long educational summer program for kids. Find out more by checking out my podcast or by visiting: https://www.connemaramathsacademy.com/

Learn more about visiting Kylemore Abbey.

Brenna's Visit to the Academy

Brenna's visit to the academy did not come without some initial concerns. Brenna's mom, Jody, was nervous about her staying at a camp in a different county and being surrounded by so many kids of all different ages. Brenna's primary concern was the fear of “being board”.

When Brenna arrived, she was impressed with how spacious her room was at Kylemore Abbey. It had bunk beds, a pull-out couch, 3 closets and a bathroom. Brenna shared this room comfortably with 2 other girls.

During her first night at the camp, Brenna wasn’t worried or scared. Despite the fact that she was in a different country, she didn’t find the experience any different than being left at summer camps closer to home.

Like a lot of concerned parents, Jody had nightmares about leaving her kid. But the constant social media updates from the CMA helped alleviate this.

Brenna wasn’t worried about being around older children or getting along with others from different countries, she was more concerned about being able to learn and understand the maths. However, this was not an issue since the instructors were very thorough.

Activities at CMA

The CMA constantly updates their social media to help keep parents in the loop on what activities their kids are doing that day.

Some of the activities:
Sailing
Raft building
Water rockets
Robotics
Music
Archery
Giant Swing
And many more…

Brenna's Camp Review

All activities are tied-in to learning more about mathematics.

Brenna had so much fun at camp, it was hard to choose just one highlight of her trip. She really enjoyed the giant swing, robotics, music and archery. She said, she would definitely attend the CMA again.

After she returned home, Brenna said that the instructors were nice and the cooks were amazing. Also, if you are worried that you are not good enough to attend a Maths camp, that’s all the more reason to go. The instructors are there to help and guide you.

Go here to learn about the other CMA locations: https://www.connemaramathsacademy.com/summer-camps/

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Jody Halsted is the charismatic host behind the popular Traveling in Ireland Podcast and the Ireland Family Vacations website. With a deep passion for Ireland and an infectious enthusiasm for sharing its wonders, Jody has become a trusted voice in the realm of Irish travel.

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