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Don't just invest in camp. Invest in your child.


    It's so much fun, but it's so much more!  Read on to discover why camp is so important for the development of healthy, well-rounded kids.
    
   

Character growth.
YMCA camps incorporate the core values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty through camp activities.  Campers bring these positive values home with them and incorporate them into everyday life.
    
   

Positive role models.
Camp staff are carefully chosen for their genuine interest in children.  Your child benefits from the bond created by one-on-one attention and the example set by a young adult they can trust and respect.
    
   

Teamwork.
Campers learn to trust each other and how to be trusted, make group decisions, discover their unique role and contribution to a team, and can feel a sense of belonging.
    
   

Quality time "unplugged."
A 2005 study reported by the American Camp Association suggests that the average child is "plugged in" utilizing television, cell phones, video games, etc. for about 5 1/2 hours each day.  Imagine how that amount goes up during the summer months when school is out!

Now imagine your child exploring the beautiful out-of-doors for 5 1/2 hours per day and more.  At camp, kids learn to value the simplicity of nature, the rewards of physical activity, and the importance of taking care of their environment.
    
    New skills.
Learning doesn't stop in summer!  Research suggests that children of all ages who continue to be challenged and learn new things through the summer months retain more information from one school year to the next.  There's a bonus at camp though - learning is cleverly disguised as fun!
    
    Inspired creativity.
At camp, kids have unlimited opportunities to express themselves in healthy ways that encourage positive recognition.  Kids learn to take pride in their work with the support of their peers and counselors.
    
   

Confidence and identity.
Camper questionnaires suggest that campers feel more safe and supported in the camp environment than anywhere else!  Parents frequently report that their kids return from camp with higher levels of confidence and much more self-security.
    
    Lasting friendships.
The camp environment breaks through stereotypes and barriers.  It's where culture meets community.  It's a place where everyone can belong, and we're not just talking about this summer. We're talking about many summers to come.
    



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