Camp staff just about everywhere and adults raised with the camping experience will tell you camp isn't only about recreation. Camp is a life campus?a unique place to learn. More than anything, they say camp teaches kids about life and how to live it well.
Skills for school, work and lifeProblem solving, self-discipline, perseverance, goal setting, time management and team building learned in a less-structured way
Discovery and explorationA new interest sparked by the flora and fauna of the natural world or a confidence encouraged by cabin mates and choices made at camp
Future career possibilitiesA taste of what it's like to be an actor, astronaut, athlete or astronomer
Learning through success and failureMistakes made in an encouraging environment (with no grades!) pushes children to strive, to test and master new skills
Specialty trainingValuable skill development in computer, debate or volleyball transfers back to classroom work, extracurricular endeavours or athletic pursuits
Personal growthAchievements at camp?from earning a first-level swimming badge to completing a solo portage?build self-esteem and self-confidence
Research has proven that camps provide the perfect environment for learning. Two university professors discuss their findings in the
Learning benefits of camp
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