It’s officially fall and back to school time! The transition of going back to school can be both exciting and challenging for many children with busy schedules, new class, new teachers, harder subjects and more homework. Parents can help by encouraging their kids to use the skills they learned at camp in school. Here are some essential camp skills from the American Camp Association that will help children of all ages excel in school and have a great year.
- Confidence — All through the camp experience, children and youth have tried new activities and been successful; they feel empowered.
- Curiosity — Camp has given children and youth the chance to explore, study, and observe in an experiential learning environment.
- Character — Camp has challenged children and youth to develop character — through fostering respect for each other, a sense of community, and the ability to solve problems.
All these skills are key to setting children up for learning success in the classroom as well as help them develop positive relationships on the playground and sports field with their peers. Camps give kids lots of opportunities to practice life skills in a supportive environment, master new experiences, try new things and accomplish lots they can be proud of that really builds up confidence! So if you went to camp – you know that when things get tough, take a moment and remember what you learned at camp this summer. Hopefully that will bring a smile to your face and get you ready to take on the new school year!
See the video Take your Camp Skills to School, by Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association, for more on ways children use their camp skills at school.
