The Value of a Summer Camp Experience

Value of Camp

• Camp provides growth experiences for youth that can benefit them through adulthood
  http://www.campparents.org/valuecamp.php
• Children are at less risk at camp where they have a sense of community, develop intergenerational relationships, and learn through first-hand experiences. http://www.campparents.org/expert/benefitscamp.php

Research Confirms That Camp Gives Kids of World of Good:
http://acacamps.org/research/ydo.php

ALL camps have the potential to provide positive experiences foundational to practicing successful life skills: http://acacamps.org/research/inspirations.php 

Experts Endorse Unique Contributions of Camp Experience to Child & Youth Development:

Leave NO Child Inside!
http://www.campparents.org/nature/

Camp is all about the Power of Play! http://www.campparents.org/expert/powerplay.php

So many direct Benefits!  http://www.campparents.org/chdadoldev.php

Avoid Weight Gain:
http://www.acacamps.org/media_center/press/070301.php