Ways that Sleepaway Camps Benefit Kids
Camp Kupugani is our Midwest overnight summer camp located near Chicago, IL and Madison WI. Offering girls-only, boys-only, and blended (intentionally co-ed) sessions, we are aware of the multiple benefits that a summer camp bestows on children (and the wider community). A recent article from the New York Family speaks to some of the great ways that children become empowered while at camp. Check out our notes below and read the full article here.
- Getting a Technology Break (Check out our take on the importance of this here)
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- Camp is a place where you can “unplug.”
- Campers find new ways to connect with peers without technology.
- Campers learn in-person communication when dealing with issues.
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- Forming Genuine Friendships
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- Our camp program is designed to foster new friendships.
- Intentional groupings include cabins, meals, and teams.
- Down-time is built-in, allowing campers to connect with one another.
- Young people can have a somewhat false sense of connection if only interacting via social media.
- Our camp program is designed to foster new friendships.
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- Sharing Meals
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- Sit-down meals are a great time to connect.
- Mealtimes offer structured conversations.
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- Enjoying Outdoor Time
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- Most of the camp time is spent outside.
- Camp helps instill in campers a love of the outdoors.
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- Being Exposed to Problem-Solving
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- Camp provides the opportunity to solve one’s own problems (i.e. without family members stepping in).
- Counselors are trained in conflict resolution models to support campers through this process.
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- Enhancing Responsibility for Self and Others
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- Camp gives campers a chance to take responsibility for their own belongings.
- Campers take turns setting the table, making their beds, and cleaning up camp.
- Team building helps campers focus on others and how to support teammates.
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- Fostering Autonomy and Independence
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- Campers are given safe and age-appropriate freedoms while at camp.
- Camp is a place where campers can take safe risks.
- Time without parents allows campers to become the version of themselves they want to be.
Source Article: New York Family