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30 SUMMER GUIDE 2017 PASADENA WEEKLY
SUMMER OUTDOORS KIDS BUILD KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM DURING THEIR TIME AT CAMP BY SHEILA MENDES COLEMAN Perhaps like no other activity, summer camp gives young people the opportunity to be social in an environment not solely centered around behaving according to rules and restrictions that come with the classroom environment. Through summer camp, they become more comfortable with challenges they might not have sought out when surrounded by the familiar. Camp allows young people to shine and manage situations and people outside their comfort zone. According to the American Camp Association (acacamps.org), which offers a wealth of information on all things camping-related, “Whether children are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memories that will last a lifetime.” Inevitably, along with those memories comes a greater sense of self. The timid, shy, introverted student blossoms upon being exposed to new surroundings and new friends oblivious to their social status or circumstances at home. Children gain a positive sense of who they are when they have a feeling of accomplishment or produce something through their efforts. Kids can achieve this type of feeling through school work, community service, sports and at camp, experts say. Summer camps also allow children to unplug from technology and plug into the world around them, according to Parent Guide News (parentguidenews.com). “Today’s children spend more than 7.5 hours a day engaged with technology, which often takes the place of vital hands-on activities and socialization opportunities,” writes PGN. “The majority of summer camps ban most technology, including ing TV, continued on page 32 SUMMER GUIDE 2017 PASADENA WEEKLY 31
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