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ages 6-11 e lementary-aged
children
thrive at
camp
. it?s the perfect solution to sibling squabbles and long summer days. but, it pays to do your research and find the right fit for your child.
camp
s
for this age range from sports
camp
s to music
camp
s to academic
camp
s to church
camp
s. don?t let the variety intimidate you as you research. start with the interests of your child and ask friends and neighbors to give opinions on
camp
s their kids have attended. ?is age group is ideal for
children
to enjoy activities not available at home like zip lining, archery, rock wall climbing, and swimming.
children
gain independence as they make decisions and meet new friends outside of the comforts of home. ?ey gain self-confidence in trying new activities. and they learn to appreciate the beauty of nature as they unplug from technology. although they may experience periods of unfamiliarity, they learn to forge through their feelings with caring
camp
counselors and new friends. specialty
camp
s close to home also help
children
explore new hobbies or create opportunities for parents and their young ones to enjoy
camp
together. a mother-daughter sewing
camp
or father-son golfing
camp
allows great bonding time while developing a skill enjoyed by both. if your child hopes to one day attend an overnight
camp
, start with a day
camp
. it?s important that their first
camp
experience be a good one. if you find it wasn?t a perfect fit, try a different one next year. don?t give up on the beauty and benefits of
camp
for elementary-aged
children
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