Why Camp is good for Girls
A collection of articles about the benefits of camp.
The Benefits of Summer Camp"The ongoing value of camp In 2004 the American Camp Association (ACA) published the first-ever national research project on camp benefits, validating long-held beliefs about the positive outcome of the camp experience. Results from 5,000 families and staffers of 80 camps over a four-year period showed that even two weeks at camp led to gains in kids’ positive identity and values, spirituality and social, physical and thinking skills. Seventy-two percent of parents reported, “My child gained self-confidence.” Ninety-two percent of campers said, 'Camp made me feel good about myself.' "
http://www.metrokids.com/MetroKids/January-2014/The-Benefits-of-Summer-Camp/
The Long-Lasting Benefits of Camp
"Camp is a natural extension of the classroom. Research indicates that by participating in strategically planned, structured summer experiences, children reduce summer learning loss. Camp challenges children, keeps them engaged, develops creativity and their talents, and expands their horizons."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/1305/long-lasting-benefits-camp
Where the Internet Ends: What Camp Teaches 21st Century Kids
"Think of the 21st century skills that came into play as the day of the Boat Regatta unfolded. Creativity, cooperation, communication, and problem solving were the skills that our boys put to best use that day."
http://www.acacamps.org/blog/word-peg/where-internet-ends-what-camp-teaches-21st-century-kids
The Case for Camp — Why Kids Need It Now More Than Ever
"So, how do we prepare our children with the skills and more importantly, the competencies they will need to tackle changes in our world? We could start with a positive camp experience. A quality camp experience provides our children with the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living — a meaningful, engaged, and participatory environment."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/0905/article3
'Should I Be Sending My Children to Camp?'
"...when I interviewed college admissions officers about how they view campers, they say that they think former campers are more likely to succeed in college because they have had successful experiences away from home, and they are always impressed by seniors who have been counselors looking after younger children. Camp helps build confidence and identity; it also builds leadership skills." Michael Thompson PhD, author of "Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-thompson-phd/sending-kids-to-summer-camp_b_1539726.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
Because of Camp. . .® The possibilities are endless
"Simply put, camp changes lives," says Peg L. Smith, American Camp Association's® (ACA's) chief executive officer. "Camp, and the experience of camp, define us, even as adults. Camp has changed many lives, introduced people to new passions and broadened horizons."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/0905/article1
ACA Announces Educational Alliance with National Wildlife Federation
"Quality camp experiences often center on nature and the outdoors, which research has shown give children and youth lasting social, emotional, and cognitive gains,” said Peg Smith, ACA’s chief executive officer."
http://www.acacamps.org/media/press-release/national-wildlife-federation-educational-alliance
The Healing Power of Nature
"Research has found that children who play in nature have more positive feelings about each other. There is something about being in a natural environment together that stimulates social interaction. Another study showed how play in a diverse natural environment can reduce or eliminate bullying. In several studies, researchers have found that some of the kids who benefit most are those with attention and learning challenges."
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/parenting-tips/2013/04/the-healing-power-of-nature/
The Impact of the Loss of Free, Undirected Play in Childhood (And What Camps Can Do About It)
"... our children are paying the price for the loss of time for free play. We see it in obesity; high stress levels; rapidly increasing diagnosis of ADHD, depression, and emotional fragility; social incompetence; excessive dependence on adults, and the loss of a relationship with nature."
"In the end, you can’t teach children to play alone; you have to let them play alone. Many parents are too frightened to do so, and schools cannot find the time to do so. It may be that camp is the place where grown-ups can make nonscheduled time and free, undirected play a priority."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/0905/article2
Ten Reasons Why Camp is Important for Child Development
American Camping Association Power Point Presentation
http://www.acacamps.org/sites/default/files/images/research/connect/presentations/ten_reasons_camp.pdf
Put Down the iPad, Lace Up the Hiking Boots
“New research suggests that stepping away from the shiny Apple product and into the woods can have a big impact on creativity and problem-solving.”
http://www.psmag.com/environment/put-down-the-ipad-lace-up-the-hiking-boots-51031/
Summer Camps Make Kids Resilient
"I recently spoke to 300 camp directors about how to make children more resilient to life stress. Summer camps, we discovered, are perfect places to help children optimize their psychosocial development." Michael Ungar PhD
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/nurturing-resilience/201202/summer-camps-make-kids-resilient
Benefits of Camp: Psychological Aspects
The camp experience is recognized by child development professionals as valuable in helping children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically.
http://www.acacamps.org/media-center/benefits-of-camp/psychological-aspects
The Benefits of Summer Camp"The ongoing value of camp In 2004 the American Camp Association (ACA) published the first-ever national research project on camp benefits, validating long-held beliefs about the positive outcome of the camp experience. Results from 5,000 families and staffers of 80 camps over a four-year period showed that even two weeks at camp led to gains in kids’ positive identity and values, spirituality and social, physical and thinking skills. Seventy-two percent of parents reported, “My child gained self-confidence.” Ninety-two percent of campers said, 'Camp made me feel good about myself.' "
http://www.metrokids.com/MetroKids/January-2014/The-Benefits-of-Summer-Camp/
The Long-Lasting Benefits of Camp
"Camp is a natural extension of the classroom. Research indicates that by participating in strategically planned, structured summer experiences, children reduce summer learning loss. Camp challenges children, keeps them engaged, develops creativity and their talents, and expands their horizons."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/1305/long-lasting-benefits-camp
Where the Internet Ends: What Camp Teaches 21st Century Kids
"Think of the 21st century skills that came into play as the day of the Boat Regatta unfolded. Creativity, cooperation, communication, and problem solving were the skills that our boys put to best use that day."
http://www.acacamps.org/blog/word-peg/where-internet-ends-what-camp-teaches-21st-century-kids
The Case for Camp — Why Kids Need It Now More Than Ever
"So, how do we prepare our children with the skills and more importantly, the competencies they will need to tackle changes in our world? We could start with a positive camp experience. A quality camp experience provides our children with the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living — a meaningful, engaged, and participatory environment."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/0905/article3
'Should I Be Sending My Children to Camp?'
"...when I interviewed college admissions officers about how they view campers, they say that they think former campers are more likely to succeed in college because they have had successful experiences away from home, and they are always impressed by seniors who have been counselors looking after younger children. Camp helps build confidence and identity; it also builds leadership skills." Michael Thompson PhD, author of "Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-thompson-phd/sending-kids-to-summer-camp_b_1539726.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
Because of Camp. . .® The possibilities are endless
"Simply put, camp changes lives," says Peg L. Smith, American Camp Association's® (ACA's) chief executive officer. "Camp, and the experience of camp, define us, even as adults. Camp has changed many lives, introduced people to new passions and broadened horizons."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/0905/article1
ACA Announces Educational Alliance with National Wildlife Federation
"Quality camp experiences often center on nature and the outdoors, which research has shown give children and youth lasting social, emotional, and cognitive gains,” said Peg Smith, ACA’s chief executive officer."
http://www.acacamps.org/media/press-release/national-wildlife-federation-educational-alliance
The Healing Power of Nature
"Research has found that children who play in nature have more positive feelings about each other. There is something about being in a natural environment together that stimulates social interaction. Another study showed how play in a diverse natural environment can reduce or eliminate bullying. In several studies, researchers have found that some of the kids who benefit most are those with attention and learning challenges."
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/parenting-tips/2013/04/the-healing-power-of-nature/
The Impact of the Loss of Free, Undirected Play in Childhood (And What Camps Can Do About It)
"... our children are paying the price for the loss of time for free play. We see it in obesity; high stress levels; rapidly increasing diagnosis of ADHD, depression, and emotional fragility; social incompetence; excessive dependence on adults, and the loss of a relationship with nature."
"In the end, you can’t teach children to play alone; you have to let them play alone. Many parents are too frightened to do so, and schools cannot find the time to do so. It may be that camp is the place where grown-ups can make nonscheduled time and free, undirected play a priority."
http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/0905/article2
Ten Reasons Why Camp is Important for Child Development
American Camping Association Power Point Presentation
http://www.acacamps.org/sites/default/files/images/research/connect/presentations/ten_reasons_camp.pdf
Put Down the iPad, Lace Up the Hiking Boots
“New research suggests that stepping away from the shiny Apple product and into the woods can have a big impact on creativity and problem-solving.”
http://www.psmag.com/environment/put-down-the-ipad-lace-up-the-hiking-boots-51031/
Summer Camps Make Kids Resilient
"I recently spoke to 300 camp directors about how to make children more resilient to life stress. Summer camps, we discovered, are perfect places to help children optimize their psychosocial development." Michael Ungar PhD
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/nurturing-resilience/201202/summer-camps-make-kids-resilient
Benefits of Camp: Psychological Aspects
The camp experience is recognized by child development professionals as valuable in helping children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically.
http://www.acacamps.org/media-center/benefits-of-camp/psychological-aspects
