THE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

Summer camps provide a fun and convenient way to keep children occupied during the summer months. However, aside from being a fun and stimulating place for youngsters, there are a multitude of advantages that ‘summer camp kids’ enjoy. Here’s a run down!

If you are considering summer camp for your child, you may be wondering if it is the right fit for your child’s personality. Perhaps your child has never spent much time away from you besides going to school, or maybe your child has special interests, and you are worried they will feel out of place at camp.

Although each child is a unique individual, we believe summer camp is beneficial for all kids. No matter what your child’s interests are, camp helps children develop important social, emotional and cognitive skills. Best of all, children create memories that last a lifetime at camp.

To help you decide if summer camp is right for your child, we’ll explain the benefits you can expect your child to gain as a result of summer camp, and why summer day camp matters. Before we begin, let’s look at what a typical day at camp is like.

WHAT IS SUMMER CAMP LIKE FOR KIDS?

Although each camp offers a special variety of activities, all camps offer the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills and grow as a person. Why is summer camp important, and what are the benefits of summer camp for your kids? Here is our list of benefits of summer camp.

Skills for life

During summer camp, children participate in a variety of group activities. For example, while participating in a sport like volleyball or bowling, a child learns how to work in a team, communicate with other children and solve problems on their own.