How Summer Camp Affects a Child's Self Confidence

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HOW
AFFECTS A CHILD'S
SELF CONFIDENCE
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Every parents goal is to raise a confident
child. Giving your child the right types of
experiences is important for building this
critical personality trait.
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Its true that some kids seem to be born with
more confidence than others. But even the shyest
child can be encouraged to break out of their
comfort zone.
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Sending them to summer camp can be a great boost
to their self-confidence. Time spent away from
home, in a safe outdoor environment, can be very
beneficial for kids.
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There are a lot of experiences they may not be
able to get anywhere else but at camp.
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CONQUER NATURAL FEARS WITH POSITIVE SUPPORT
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Parents of first-time campers often discover
their child has a few fears that have gone
undetected.
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For example, many children fear spending the
night away from home.
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Summer camp counselors are always prepared to
offer compassionate support to help them overcome
homesickness.
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From learning to swim, to overcoming a fear of
heights, your child will find it easier to tackle
new challenges when they have the support of
their peers.
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DEVELOP UNIQUE SKILL SETS
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Confidence is often formed while learning new
skills that lead to major accomplishments.
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For instance, your child will feel more confident
meeting new people when they have adventures to
share
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in conversations such as learning how to white
water raft or bicycle through the countryside.
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Whether your child masters a new gymnastics skill
that helps them win a competition or they learn
how to wakeboard
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adding to their skill set makes them more
comfortable in any situation.
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DISCOVER A NEWFOUND SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE
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Maturity is a sign of confidence. Children need
to have room to develop their independence.
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At camp, youngsters will be responsible for
things such as keeping their cabin space clean.
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And they will learn how to resolve conflicts
successfully on their own under the guidance of
summer camp staff.
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Discovering that they can be independent gives
your child an extra boost to their self-esteem.
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This boost also transfers to academic and social
activities once they get back home and in school.
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LEARN TO BE A LEADER
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There is a reason why kids who outgrow camp
return to be counselors. The camp experience
gives every child opportunities to hone their
leadership skills.
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They may be designated captain of their sports
team. Or perhaps theyll want to challenge
themselves to lead a hike into the surrounding
area.
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Taking on a leadership role helps build
confidence to make decisions. Practicing good
communications skills, and learning to draw out
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the strengths of team members, gives kids
confidence in leading group activities that
extends long after the season is over.
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Those who have been to camp stand out from their
peers in their ability to adapt to new situations
and take on leadership roles away from home.
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Watching as your child leaves for camp may leave
you feeling a slight twinge of anxiety, but
seeing the changes
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in their self-esteem on their arrival back home
is one experience that will have you looking
forward to their next season at camp.
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• Canadian Adventure Camp is a North Ontario coed
  sleepover summer camp for kids located on a
  beautiful private island in the wilderness lakes
  region of Temagami.

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• Founded in 1975, it provides acclaimed programs
  to children from around the world!

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VISIT SITE
http//www.canadianadventurecamp.com/
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CANADIAN ADVENTURE CAMP 15 Idleswift
DriveThornhill, Ontario, L4J 1K9
Canadainfo_at_canadianadventurecamp.com