Title: Lifelong Lessons From Summer Camp
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2LIFELONG LESSONS
FROM SUMMER CAMP
3- Amid the days and nights of swimming lessons,
woodland hikes, campfires and giggles after
lights-out
4- kids at summer camp also absorb a lot of
lessons about life that will last long after the
last song echoes over the lake.
5- Along with lifelong friends and treasured
memories, kids learn the value of independence
6- embracing diversity and taking that
all-important step outside their comfort zone.
7- Theres a lot to learn along with all that lively
lakeside fun.
8 9Kids learn how to be independent at camp and its
a great feeling.
10Without mom and dad hovering full of good
intentions and advice, kids have the chance to
make some decisions
11 on their own as well as how to cope if these
decisions dont turn out as well as expected.
12All through life, kids have to deal with the ups
and downs that come from the challenges of
school, work and relationships.
13And it helps to have developed the resilience to
field whatever curve balls life pitches at you.
14Camp is a safe and nurturing place to try out
some little freedoms like choosing which elective
activity to take
15 whether to go on the overnight camping trip or
if youre ready to try out for a solo in the camp
talent show.
16 17- The new friends and fun kids have at camp is even
more than that.
18- They are learning to make their own community -
family of friends separate from their real
family.
19- This is a truly valuable life lesson.
20- One that will be used to develop social networks
with confidence throughout the school years and
into the workplace.
21- Learning how to build lasting friendships
teaches
Respect for others
Encourages acceptance
Helps kids refine their own identity
22 23- In camp, kids truly learn the importance of team
work, appreciating how each member contributes to
the group in his or her own way.
24- From organized activities on the ropes courses to
tent camping trips, rock climbing and campfire
skits camp is full of group activities in which
each member of the group
25- has his or her own function and all are there
to cheer each other on and celebrate success or
commiserate on failure together.
26- Camp is also full of leadership opportunities.
But a leader needs a group of followers that are
able to work cohesively together.
27- VENTURING OUTSIDE
- THE COMFORT ZONE
28- Camp is full of chances to try new skills and to
face new experiences.
29- Camp gives kids the opportunity to do
- this in a safe and
- supportive atmosphere.
30- While also honing the ability
- to step outside their comfort zone and take
(hopefully) - wise chances in the real world.
31- From trying to muster the courage to dive into
the deep end of the pool to confronting wildlife
for the first time
32- kids at camp take lots of leaps both large and
small, preparing them for new challenges on their
future travels through life.
33- YOU NEVER REALLY SAY GOODBYE
34- Everyone who has experienced camp knows what
happens on the last day.
35- Campers, reluctant to leave, climb into cars with
mom and dad for the long drive home.
36- You will have promised to stay in touch with all
your camp friends, but those great intentions
will fade as school activities take over time and
attention.
37- However, the amazing truth is that when next
summer rolls around and you see everybody again,
itll be just like you never left!
38- We never really say goodbye to the people and
places we love theyre tucked away forever in a
special part of our hearts.
39- Old friends are the best! Which is why former
campers flock to reunions to reconnect once again
with the people who share these special memories.
40If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
41Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
42Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
43Visit Site http//www.campwalt.com
44Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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