SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE
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Every boy and girl should be able to enjoy all of the opportunities for personal development that will impact every aspect of their life.
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In addition to the classic camping adventures, here are some more highlights of summer camp that every kid should experience.
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
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GET COMFORTABLE
Summer camp wouldn’t be summer camp without a daily dip in a lake or pool. In fact, many kids find that their swimsuit is the most important piece of clothing they pack.
Younger kids and new campers always begin with swimming lessons to teach them water safety. Once a camper knows how to swim, the options are limitless.
Water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking and canoeing are just a few fun ways for kids to step out of their comfort zone and learn how to maneuver safely across the water.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Summer camp crafts have come a long way since the days of making lanyards. Today, kids have a ton of options for developing their creativity.
Pottery is a favorite summer camp craft that they can literally sink their hands into‌
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Kids who prefer drama can also put on plays and talent shows for their fellow campers.
Budding guitarists and drummers can also hone their skills with lessons and form a band to serenade their friends around the campfire.
TO THE COMMUNITY
At summer camp, kids learn what it means to participate in building a community.
From welcoming newcomers to helping clean up the cabin kids develop a sense of ownership and personal responsibility regarding their camp environment.
As campers progress through the different age levels, they also begin to expand their reach to other parts of the community.
For example, swim-a-thons are a fun way for kids to raise funds for underprivileged kids to visit camp, and campers are encouraged ‌
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Camping, hiking and horseback riding are a few things kids expect when they go to summer camp. Yet, the summer camp experience encompasses far more than some outdoor adventures.
From learning to help others to improving their skill set, kids at summer camp always return home transformed by their experiences.
If you're considering sending your child to an , be sure to visit our site to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast, and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
www.campwalt.com
CAMP WALT WHITMAN 1000 Cape Moonshine Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww@campwalt.com