5 Reasons the Gift of Camp is the Best Holiday Gift for your Child

1. Camp is a gift that will last a lifetime – Camp will give your child so many experiences that will last forever.  The love of the outdoors, being part of a caring community, the benefit of having good role models, the confidence to try new things, learning to live with others outside of your family, gaining independence and so much more.
2. A new toy can’t provide important life skills like camp can – Camp is an environment where children can not only learn how to swim and horseback ride, but they gain important life skills that will help them grow up to be successful adults.  Camp fosters resiliency by giving children opportunities to fail in a supportive environment,  separation from parents gives a child the ability to think independently, children learn to be leaders in their camp community,  and camp provides children with opportunities to build confidence, among many other life skills.
3. New experiences make the greatest gifts- Each day, children are trying something new at camp.  Whether it’s completing the adventure course, learning how to do the backstroke, or learning how to serve in tennis, children are learning new skills and experiencing something different.  Research by the American Camp Association shows that 63% of campers continue to participate in some of the new activities he or she learned at camp when they get home.
4. Life-long friendships are priceless - There are many reasons summer camp has traditionally been a place that helps foster friendships that can last a lifetime.  Camp is an accepting community and a child can be themselves at camp.  Children eat together, live together and have fun at their activities together, which all leads to forming close friendships.  Camp professionals are also trained in the management of group dynamics.  They are trained to empower children in their group to feel comfortable and encourage each child to contribute to the group.  This helps children feel more secure therefore making it easier for friendships to be formed. 
5. You are giving them a summer of fun – Camp provides fun every minute of the day.  From daily activities like arts & crafts, boating & soccer to special event days like carnival and color war, your child’s summer will be packed with non-stop laughter, excitement & happiness.

To print out a camp gift certificate to give to your child, click here.  Have a very happy holiday season!