Great programs, lots of outdoor fun, games and new friends, are not the only things the camp about. There are some benefits that you might not think about now, but their impact will lead to greater success in school and deeper and healthier relationships. The value of the experience, personal development of self-esteem, self-awareness, self-reliance, self-control, empathy, the ability to share, cooperate and listen are the most important aspects of what kids learn in the camp.
Self-concept and problem solving
Children learn how to do things without their parents on their own, how to take responsibility for their belongings, for their space, and ultimately, for themselves. That’s the point where self-concept and self-esteem starts to improve and kids become less self-centered.
Self-confidence
Having fun playing a role in a show, participating in a fashion show, or leading a group- campers gain self-confidence to handle themselves in front of a large group of new people.
Independence and socializing
Overnight summer camp also provides lots of moments for spontaneous free play among groups of children. Various gadgets and internet social networking play a huge role in the way a child interacts with the world and people. Summer camp life fulfills the missing opportunities of live communication that are especially valuable for kids from urban places like Toronto. Independent play is very important for socializing and interactions between children.
The “soft skills” children gain from an overnight camp have a lasting impact and help them to be more successful in life.
Eco Camp near Toronto
DiscoveryLand Camp is a Canadian sleepaway summer camp, located two and a half hours west of Toronto by car, close to Goderich city. The whole life there is an eco-adventure. Lake Huron, a few minutes away on feet, is well known for its miles of clear calm waters and sandy beaches. Campers discover how to live in harmony with nature through lots of outdoors trips and activities.
The learning model in DiscoveryLand Camp is “nature’s classroom”, where learning through fun in a natural setting raise kids’ awareness of the environment, conservation and “greening” practices. While family vacation at the cottage will get kids outdoors, it won’t provide them with the co-operative learning chances of camp.
DiscoveryLand Camp: get ready for more than what a standard summer camp offers!
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