If you went to camp as a child, you may remember your experience and think how good it would be for your child.  For those that did not attend camp, you may not comprehend why parents are so committed to shipping their kids off each summer for a week or two, or maybe you opt for day camp while you work each day. Whatever you choose, below is a list of reasons that camp may be a positive option, kids and teens alike may benefit:

 

• Spend days being physically, academically and/or socially active 

• Experience success and become more confident 

• Unplug from technology 

• Develop life-long skills

• Grow more independent 

• Develop social skills (leadership, communication & participation)

• Develop self-respect & character building (responsibility, resourcefulness & resilience)

• Develop community living/service skills (caring, fairness, citizenship, trustworthiness)

• Reconnect with nature 

• Make true friends while learning team-building skills  

• Try new activities, skills, sports & adventures

• Develop decision-making skills