Homework?

It seems like every school year the homework debate is brought up. Some believe that more homework makes smarter children, while others believe that time at home should be spent with family and work should be kept at school. Personally, I think the answer is somewhere in the middle. Research is split with evidence supporting both sides. CAMP is set up in blocks; between each block we have some kind of activity or movement. This is by no means an earth-shattering idea, but I thought I would bring it up because it can so easily be applied to homework. For example, spelling 10 minutes, jumping jacks 3 minutes, and math 10 minutes; that is how a typical 2nd grader's homework should go, anything more than that is usually not appropriate. Of course 3rd graders would work a little longer, and 1st graders would work a little less. 

Recess time and being outdoors is an important part of CAMP. Children (and adults) need a break from seat work and being indoors for too long.  On especially hot days we will have calisthenics and movement activities indoors. 

I'm curious, how many parents would like homework over the summer? I hadn't planned on it, but I can certainly add that component if families want to work at home. Post thoughts below.