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Summer camp, like school, is an intentional place of social, emotional, physical and intellectual learning. Research suggest that children who attend camp make gains in important outcomes such as team work, leadership, self-confidence, social competence and independence. In some cases, camp impacts these areas more than school. Outdoor learning also provides important time away from electronic distractions, allowing kids the freedom to learn in the midst of nature and face-to-face with peers and helpful adults. Research on building resilience in children and adolescents suggests that even just one relationship with a helpful adult other than a family member improves a child's developmental outcome. For many, this relationship is with a counselor at camp. The most important reason, however, to send your child to camp is to experience the incredible fun and adventure that comes with living 24 hours a day with a group of peers and doing fun things that can't be done at home. The memories last a lifetime!

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