By: Jeff Lorenz
We all learn best when we can do it while playing. A Children's http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/overnight.htm Overnight Summer Camp is one of the best by making a child centered atmosphere that promotes positive life skills.
At Swift Nature Camp, a http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com Kids Summer Camp we have helped many children on their way to adulthood and here is what some have had to say.
Swift is awesome!!!! Next year will be my 4th summer there. Its always the highlight of my year when I get to go to camp. I environment is very good because you really get to know everyone. You get to no each other really well because of the small camp size. When I first went I was a little worried about it because I didn't know other people who went to overnight camps, but I must say it was probably the best destination of my life! The greatest thing about it for me is that camp keeps on getting better year after year. I also love it because I have done stuff that other people I know haven't. It is also awesome because there are people who come to SNC from all over the US and even the world. To me that is amazing because before I went to camp I couldn't tell people that I know people from Poland, Mexico, Peru, and Columbia. Now I can. The activities and trips at SNC are also really amazing! Before I had never even been camping now I've been camping at least 10 times!
Parents do their best to provide children with the best support for development. Yet, kids frequently are reluctant to talk to parents about being left out of cliques or being labeled by piers. Summer camp is one of the best places to overcome these feeling. Kids learn about their strengths, weaknesses, as well as others..
So what can a camp experiences do:
* Promotes Responsibility- As Children continue to learn about themselves they become more confident in their abilities to be in the world. At Camp need to be responsible for themselves. This increased self esteem promotes a child feel good about themselves.
* Increased Respect -Living in a cabin teaches children to work together for common goals while finding their place in the group. On out of camp canoe trips kids learn that they need each other. Accomplish a goal like successfully making it down a river, rewards each member and they respect each other for their efforts.
* Increased Self Respect - Camp provides a safe environment that is constantly helping children that they can rely on themselves. Believing in ones abilities makes children feel good about themselves.
* Teach Tolerance - Living in a group situation, campers learn to accept each others differences. Regardless of race, religion or beliefs, kids live together (with supervision) and discover that despite their differences, they really are all the same. Through these accepted differences, tolerance becomes a part of life, a much needed skill in today's world.
* Understanding Ones Uniqueness - Summer camp gives a kid a child centered world free from judgments. Camp celebrates individuality and lets kids be who they are without fear of ridicule. Thus, promoting ones self-esteem.
A wide selection of camps are available. Many specialize in a special activity or interest, such as equestrian, basketball or soccer. Others are general interest offering several activities while promoting children to try new things.
So, prior to picking a camp do you research, go to the web. Then, check with your son or daughter to see which type of camp interests them. Some kids are ready for sleep away camp; others prefer a day camp. Talk with the camp directors to learn about their philosophies, expectations for campers and their staff to camper ratio. Visit a great little website for more information.(www.SummerCampAdvice.com)
Bio:
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