Explore the Many Wonders of Summer Camp

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.

Visit us at

www.campwalt.com

Camp Walt Whitman

1000 Cape Moonshine Rd

Piermont, NH 03779

603-764-5521

[email protected]