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5 reasons to give your child the gi? of summer
camp
by gayla grace i treasure the stories my children tell a?er arriving home from summer
camp
. the week-long adventures include experiences sure to build character and bond relationships. every
camp
has a unique way of teaching
kids
their value while giving them opportunities to experience all kinds of fun they would never find at home. the spring months are the perfect time to begin exploring summer
camp
s
. to find one that fits your child's needs, seek out opinions from friends and neighbors; ask teachers and church counselors what
camp
s they recommend. whether day
camp
or overnight
camp
, there's sure to be one your child will love and gain valuable skills from while attending.
camp
counselor jamie newman, who has worked the past two summers at a children's
camp
for children ages 5-16, expresses her enthusiasm for sending
kids
to
camp
. ?
camp
encourages
kids
to try new things and teaches them confidence through new experiences. they learn valuable life lessons when encouraged to work through their fears and try something even if it doesn't feel comfortable to them. also, when
kids
are thrown together in a cabin for a week, they're forced to learn how to get along with others and o?en build lasting relationships that can continue when they return home,? newman says. our five
kids
have attended summer
camp
s ranging from athletic
camp
s and church
camp
s to choir and band
camp
s. each
camp
plays a unique role in building character qualities and creating life-long memories through everyday activities and interactions with others during their stay. 2017-18 cover
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