March / April 2020 Pocono Family Magazine

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Education

THE BENEFITS OF

sleepaway camps FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS As a parent, you worry about your child's future. Will they be confident enough to weather life's ups and downs? Will they find happiness and success? How will they navigate their future challenges? According to research by the American Camp Association (ACA), a traditional sleepaway camp where a child or teen spends 1-4 weeks away from home - helps them experience growth and development beyond a specialized day "camp" or class. Rather than spending a week learning computer coding or at a hyper-focused sports camp, a sleepaway camp develops qualities that last a lifetime.


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