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Tips for Conducting Camps That Help Children With Mental Illness
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Parents are always concerned about their kids and rightfully so. They want their child to develop interpersonal skills and have an all round personality. This is why there is a huge demand for summer camps which provide the children with a perfect environment for their development. However, children having mental health issues need extra attention in the camps & the activities must be done keeping them in mind. Go through the to get the tips for conducting camps that help children with mental illness. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Tips for Conducting Camps That Help Children With Mental Illness
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TIPS FOR CONDUCTING CAMPS THAT HELP CHILDREN WITH
MENTAL ILLNESS
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Summer camps provide a great opportunity for
children to learn new things and also develop
interpersonal skills.
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Moreover, parents are also eager to see an
all-round development in their children.
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However, children with special mental needs
require complete attention in the summer camps
they attain.
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Here are tips for conducting camps for children
with mental illness.
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CANDID DISCUSSIONS
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When you are dealing with kids having mental
issues, then you need a different set of
approaches.
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These kids should get ample of time to talk with
counselors as well as with each other.
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This is vital for a good summer camp experience
and these children must get an opportunity for
these discussions.
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From these healthy interactions, the kids will
learn ways to communicate to get along with
others.
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SPENDING TIME OUTDOOR
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Nowadays, children are completely separated from
nature which is not at all an encouraging
development.
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Several studies have proved that there is a
connection with nature and a sense of relief for
young people.
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Spending quality time outside can reduce
depression and anxiety for kids.
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When kids with mental issues attend a summer camp
they get an opportunity to exercise in the fresh
air.
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ARTS CRAFTS
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Activities involving arts and crafts are an
integral part of any summer camp and it is also
helpful for campers.
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The art therapy helps students to channel their
energy in creative ways they also become aware
of their capabilities.
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You can consider alternating between group
projects, as everyone present in the camp gets to
work on the same thing.
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You should encourage students to share their art
preferences and teach them new styles.
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CONCLUSION
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The above-discussed points are some of the ways
to keep the children engaged in the camp.
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If you are a parent, then get in touch with the
mentors from summer camp for more information.
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THANK YOU
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