Summer Camp

Summer camp is a week long overnight camp that is a time for memory making, for meeting new friends, learning new skills and exploring the great outdoors. Most of all, camp provides an opportunity for young people to take the lead, test their abilities and push their limits, all while having a blast.

Recent research in the Journal of Youth Development shows that attending summer camp helps youth develop skills essential to success in academics and in the workplace. What researchers found by studying camp attendees was that the experiences intrinsic to summer camps – trying new activities, living with your peers, being required to be more independent – all inspired personal growth. After their experiences at camp, young people displayed higher levels of skills in three areas: teamwork and collaboration, positive self-image, and work ethic and conscientiousness. [Scoutingwire.org]