Why send your child to camp? They will discover new things, meet new friends, find a new hobby, or

 improve on skills to enhance their level of competition. Summer camps keep children occupied, on a schedule, off the screen, and exploring new opportunities while meeting new friends. Summer camp can help to improve children’s mental health by keeping them socially engaged while busy with activities. Camps help to improve self-esteem by engaging children in creativity, sailing, archery, swimming lessons, science experiments, dance, music, art, sports and so much more. They have a safe and fun atmosphere where they can explore and discover new things for their curious minds. It allows parents to feel less guilt knowing their children are being cared for in a fun, stimulating environment. 

Children Can Learn So Much At Camp

Summer camps are a place where children can experience challenges like how to build a bonfire, hiking, ziplining, or conquering a high ropes course. They learn how to get along with others, work as a team, and take risks without their parents right there with them.

 Camps pull kids away from the screen, allow them to get dirty, problem solve get frustrated, and develop coping strategies to combat their frustration or anxieties. At summer camp a few things that children can learn: 

• Build new relationships with peers and adults. 
• Feel confidence as they discover more about their identity.
• Feel in control of their lives.
• Problem solve. 
• Uncover new skills.
• Synergize
• Feel valued as a person. 
• Get out in nature, breathe the fresh air, and get dirty.
• To feel like they belong.
• Set and accomplish daily goals
• A break from screen time
• New opportunities
• Silliness is accepted and bullying is not
• Become culturally aware and sensitive to those around them.

Camps give children a combination of experiences that prepare them for other aspects of their lives. The experience to be away from home to discover things that reinforce what they are learning at home and school will prepare them for challenges they may have ahead of them in life.