explore the many wonders of summer camp
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If you’ve ever been to summer camp, you know it can have
profound benefits that still have relevance to you today as an
adult and are something you would want for your kids.
However, if you’ve never experienced what it’s like to be at a
camp, you may not realize its positive benefits and how it can
help mold your kids into a complete person.
Life in summer camp can bring significant
transformations to children.
It is where they can learn how to deal with people,
develop trust and confidence, work with them, and
build healthy relationships.
Ultimately this will lead to the overall development of
their emotional intelligence and people skills.
Watching these kids grow and mature each year as a
result of their camp experiences is incredible.
The foundational principles of patience, humility,
independence, and resilience, just to name a few, can be
learned at camp.
The summer camp counselors, acting as the children’s
mentors, can help mold them into a responsible, law-
abiding citizens.
Camp experience can enrich the lives of kids.
Parents who let their children go to camp during the
summer have reported that their children have become more
caring and responsible upon their return home.
Notably the outcome is an improved sense of self-
worth, self-esteem, and leadership.
Plenty of Physical Activities
At camp, children are given opportunities to spend most of
the day outdoors doing activities like running, biking,
swimming, hiking, or climbing.
As most kids spend more time indoors with their video
games these days, outdoor physical activities can be a breath
of fresh air, literally.
Confidence Builder
Your kids can build self-confidence and boost their self-
esteem at camp.
With many diverse non-competitive encounters and social
activities, camp life offers a sense of accomplishment for kids
every day.
Unplug from Technology
Kids get to take a break from technology while at camp.
They meet real people, do real activities, and go through
real experiences.
Summer camp counselors will make sure there will be a hiatus
from TV, cell phone, and Internet use so the kids can
rediscover the real world.
There’s so much fun stuff to do at camp that they will forget
their need for technology.
Develop Life-Long Skills
With the right instruction, facilities, and equipment, campers
can improve certain aspects of themselves.
You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that your kids have
discovered they have artistic talents in music or arts, sports
abilities, or outdoor adventure skills.
Develop Their Resiliency
Given the camp’s encouraging and nurturing atmosphere, kids
are cheered to stand up every time they fall.
This teaches them to conquer their fears and remove their
doubts of themselves as they try new things, tackle obstacles,
and rise above setbacks.
Develops Their Social Skills
Kids experience a close-knit community at camp. Everyone is
taught to respect each other.
In the case of disagreements, peaceful conflict resolution and
sincere communication are highly encouraged.
Isn’t summer camp a great, fun-filled learning experience?
If you're considering sending your child to an overnight
summer camp, be sure to visit our site to learn about Camp
Walt Whitman.
Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camp
Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing environment in a
beautiful mountain setting.
Our camp is a coed sleep away camp, with separate areas for
boys and girls. The kids have a blast, and make friendships
that can last a lifetime.
