Multiple benefits when children take part in Summer Camps
THE good thing about summer camps is the joy a child gets from the experience. But the emergence of self-esteem, self-reliance, resiliency and all round development of problem solving are also rewards associated with being part of a summer camp.
It seldom matters what form of recreational pursuit a child enjoys so long as they are involved, which allows them the space and time to absorb themselves in their own surroundings with other children of similar ages and interests.
Summer camps are a mini-prep for the real world; an introduction to an environment whereby children learn about the vital first steps in the journey of their own individuality.
Summer camps introduce children to a different sort of community then the one they’re used to at home or in school as they offer greater scope for personality formation. Twinning an area of personal interest in your child’s life with a specific environment creates an opportunity for building confidence and self-expression under the guise of leisure time. This isn’t always easy to achieve and summer camps offer a rare opportunity to do so.
Summer camps are also referred to as periods of ‘unstructured playtime’ when the rigours of daily routine and technology are limited. Time spent at a summer camp produces positive effects that enhance a child’s physical and mental health and are a great way of progressing relationship skills with other children that help develop their personalities and communicative skills.
Kerry has a high concentration of summer camps, both outdoor and indoor, which are overseen by trained mentors and instructors. Fun is the obvious factor when choosing a summer camp, but the benefit of knowing they also build self-confidence and friendships is rewarding in itself.