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about how the virus spreads, camps say they’ve had time to prepare and feel confident they can keep kids and counselors safe this year, according to the American Camp Association (www. acacamps.org). This is good news for parents and kids alike! After a year that challenged us all to the core, some traditional summer fun is just what the doctor ordered. If you think screen time, e-everything, social media, and smartphones were reasons enough for your child to get away to summer camp, then imagine how much more it’s needed after so much quarantine time. Here are some benefits of getting back to camp this summer: AS WE’VE LEARNED MORE
Camps Build and Reinforce Important Life Skills Camp directors are facing unprecedented challenges in preparing to adjust to a new reality and are working diligently to provide resources and support for their teams. While things may look different, kids will get a good reinforcement of resilience, determination, and teamwork.
A Break From News and Social Media The constant stream of pandemic-related news and updates can be overwhelming. It feels like things are shifting every minute and that there is no escape. This summer, camps can provide a break from the overload of information and can provide a safe space for mental and emotional healing.
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Getting Back to Normal COVID has taken away our routines, our schedules, and thrown our sense of normalcy out of whack. Camp provides a respite in the form of familiar routines, activities, and traditions. Whether it is a few days or six weeks, what won’t change are the daily activities that help give back a familiar and predictable routine.