March 27, 2024

Importance of Summer Camps in the emotional development of boys and girls

One of the most important things to consider during school holidays is how to provide children with an enriching and fun experience. While some parents choose recreational activities, others seek opportunities for learning and growth. According to experts in education and child development, summer camps offer a unique combination of fun and learning that contributes significantly to the emotional development of boys and girls.

Benefits of summer camps, according to the University of Waterloo

The director of the Healthy Communities Research Network at the University of Waterloo, in the United Kingdom, Troy Glover, highlights the many benefits of summer camps. From life lessons outside the classroom to fostering teamwork and an appreciation for nature, camps offer a comprehensive experience that helps children's personal growth:

Friendships and social skills: The camps provide an ideal environment for boys and girls to develop social skills and establish new friendships. Through group activities and outdoor games, they learn to work as a team, to resolve conflicts and to gain self-confidence.

Resilience and Trust: The experience in camps promotes emotional resilience and self-confidence in boys and girls. They learn to face new challenges, to overcome obstacles and to manage situations of failure in a constructive way.

Focus on the physical plane: camps promote an active and healthy lifestyle by offering a variety of physical and sporting activities. Children have the opportunity to disconnect from electronic devices and enjoy outdoor play, contributing to their physical and mental well-being.

Connection to nature: Many boys and girls lack a meaningful connection to nature in their daily lives. Camps provide an opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural world, stimulating creativity, curiosity and respect for the environment.

Development of leadership values: camps promote leadership and collaboration through group activities and community projects. Boys and girls learn to make decisions, to take responsibility and to work as a team to achieve common goals.

Continuous learning: learning in camps goes beyond textbooks and exams. Through practical activities and real-life experiences, boys and girls develop social, emotional and cognitive skills that will be useful in their daily lives.

Free and active play: The camps provide a safe and stimulating environment where boys and girls can enjoy free and active play. This promotes creativity, imagination and social commitment, helping them to naturally develop social and emotional skills.

Summer camps are a unique experience that offers a wide range of benefits for children's emotional and personal development. If you're looking for a fun and enriching way for your sons and daughters to spend their school holidays, consider enrolling them in a summer camp that fits their interests and needs.

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“The place is beautiful and every activity is safe. The food and desserts taste great. My son returned very happy to have gone and he had a great time.”

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Frequently Asked Questions about the camp

We answer all your questions!

What is the age range for children to sign up for camp?

In the Camps we only welcome boys and girls from 7 to 15 years of age.

Who takes care of the children?

The children are cared for by an instructor and an assistant, together with instructors specialized in various activities and camp managers who are on the lookout for all campers.

If my child goes with a friend can they be together?

Yes, as long as the children are the same age and both they and the parents agree. Although we can't commit to more than 3 campers on the same team.

Do the rooms or cabins have their own bathrooms?

The vast majority of rooms or cabins have their own bathroom.

Do you help young children bathe and dress?

No, we ask that you consider that children should be independent in activities such as bathing, dressing, combing their hair, going to the bathroom and taking care of their things. Instructors are waiting, but cannot take care of each child individually.

How is communication with children? Can we talk to them?

Calls are not allowed. The communication is through messages on the camp page, delivered daily at breakfast time or the first activity in the morning. Children respond to these messages in letters that are taken photos and sent to the parents' emails.

If my child is carrying medications, how do they manage them?

We have medical staff who administer medications. Parents should write down the information in the registry and hand in medications when leaving their children at the camp.

What do you do in case of an accident? Do they warn us?

The protocols are followed. In case of minor injuries, there is no warning so as not to worry parents. There's a paramedic in the camp. In more serious cases, parents are contacted before taking the child to the hospital.

Do you have any health insurance?

Yes, we have accident insurance that covers up to $150,000.00.

How safe is the camp? Do you have any systems in place?

The camp is safe, with measures such as electric fences, closed circuit television, among others.

What are the foods like? Can you briefly describe what they eat?

  • Breakfast: Fruits, juices, smoothies, milk, cereal, eggs, beans, chilaquiles, waffles, hot cakes, sweet bread.
  • Food: Salads, vegetables, soup, cream, chicken, fish, beef or pork, flavored waters and dessert.
  • Dinner: Salad, cereal, sweet bread, pizzas, club sandwiches, muffins, milk, flavored water, tacos.
  • Refreshments (mid-morning and mid-afternoon): Flavoured water, fruit, vegetables, whole wheat crackers, sandwiches, wraps, popsicles, jellies, and so on.
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