Life Long Lessons From Summer Camp

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LIFELONG LESSONS
FROM SUMMER CAMP
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• Amid the days and nights of swimming lessons,
  woodland hikes, campfires and giggles after
  lights-out

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• kids at summer camp also absorb a lot of
  lessons about life that will last long after the
  last song echoes over the lake.

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• Along with lifelong friends and treasured
  memories, kids learn the value of independence

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• embracing diversity and taking that
  all-important step outside their comfort zone.

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• Theres a lot to learn along with all that lively
  lakeside fun.

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• INDEPENDENCE ROCKS

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Kids learn how to be independent at camp and its
a great feeling.
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Without mom and dad hovering full of good
intentions and advice, kids have the chance to
make some decisions
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on their own as well as how to cope if these
decisions dont turn out as well as expected.
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All through life, kids have to deal with the ups
and downs that come from the challenges of
school, work and relationships.
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And it helps to have developed the resilience to
field whatever curve balls life pitches at you.
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Camp is a safe and nurturing place to try out
some little freedoms like choosing which elective
activity to take
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whether to go on the overnight camping trip or
if youre ready to try out for a solo in the camp
talent show.
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• SENSE OF COMMUNITY

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• The new friends and fun kids have at camp is even
  more than that.

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• They are learning to make their own community -

family of friends separate from their real
family.
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• This is a truly valuable life lesson.

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• One that will be used to develop social networks
  with confidence throughout the school years and
  into the workplace.

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• Learning how to build lasting friendships
  teaches

Respect for others
Encourages acceptance
Helps kids refine their own identity
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• TRULY A TEAM

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• In camp, kids truly learn the importance of team
  work, appreciating how each member contributes to
  the group in his or her own way.

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• From organized activities on the ropes courses to
  tent camping trips, rock climbing and campfire
  skits camp is full of group activities in which
  each member of the group

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• has his or her own function and all are there
  to cheer each other on and celebrate success or
  commiserate on failure together.

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• Camp is also full of leadership opportunities.
  But a leader needs a group of followers that are
  able to work cohesively together.

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• VENTURING OUTSIDE
• THE COMFORT ZONE

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• Camp is full of chances to try new skills and to
  face new experiences.

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• Camp gives kids the opportunity to do
• this in a safe and
• supportive atmosphere.

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• While also honing the ability
• to step outside their comfort zone and take
  (hopefully)
• wise chances in the real world.

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• From trying to muster the courage to dive into
  the deep end of the pool to confronting wildlife
  for the first time

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• kids at camp take lots of leaps both large and
  small, preparing them for new challenges on their
  future travels through life.

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• YOU NEVER REALLY SAY GOODBYE

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• Everyone who has experienced camp knows what
  happens on the last day.

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• Campers, reluctant to leave, climb into cars with
  mom and dad for the long drive home.

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• You will have promised to stay in touch with all
  your camp friends, but those great intentions
  will fade as school activities take over time and
  attention.

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• However, the amazing truth is that when next
  summer rolls around and you see everybody again,
  itll be just like you never left!

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• We never really say goodbye to the people and
  places we love theyre tucked away forever in a
  special part of our hearts.

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• Old friends are the best! Which is why former
  campers flock to reunions to reconnect once again
  with the people who share these special memories.

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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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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.
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Visit Site http//www.campwalt.com
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Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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