①Summer camp can be one of the most unforgettable experiences in a child's life. It helps children prepare for bigger, brighter lives down the road. Besides, many important life skills are learned at camp. Here are the reasons kids should go to camp.
②To try new things. Camp pushes children out of their comfort zone and encourages them to new activities and experiences that they may not be familiar with. By attending various types of activities, children have a greater chance of finding something that they are good at.
③To develop social skills. Camp teaches children to communicate, to work together as part of a team and to be a leader. Leadership is developed by asking campers to fulfill responsibilities that may not be expected of them elsewhere, while sharing information and attention helps improve teamwork and the desire to work with others.
④To face challenges and learn the value of hard work. Because they feel safe at camp, youngsters are comfortable taking healthy risks, setting personal goals and realizing their dreams. At camp, children learn the importance of working hard to achieve what they want and to never give up, all in a low-stress setting.
⑤To build character. Camp provides children with the important values of a strong, moral person by teaching them about ethics, honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Parents often report that after camp, their children are more kind, understand the importance of giving.
⑥To develop independence. At camp, children learn to make their own decisions. Campers can risk finding out what works and what doesn't, while discovering something new about themselves. The camp environment provides help for children to quickly reduce their need for constant parental dependency.
⑦The main goal of any well-run camp program is making sure children have the time of their lives. Providing creativity, adventure, smiles and old good times, summer camp is a much needed break from the school year.
