Overly Shy Kid How Summer Day Camp Can Help

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HOW SUMMER
OVERLY SHY KID?
CAN HELP
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As a parent, you know your child has a vibrant
personality that is just waiting to be shared
with the world.
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But their overly shy nature can make it difficult
for them to allow their best characteristics to
shine.
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Naturally, you may be worried about how they will
survive at camp when they find it hard to squeak
out more than a word or two in new social
situations.
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The great news is that you can set aside those
worries.
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Summer camp is designed to help youngsters break
out of their shell by offering opportunities for
developing social skills.
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DISCOVER HIDDEN TALENTS AND STRENGTHS
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Shyness sometimes reflects a lack of confidence
that is normal in children.
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Building your childs self-esteem in other areas
allows them to feel as though they have something
valuable to share.
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At camp, kids learn that they can do anything
they set out to do. It can be finally getting up
on a wakeboard or performing a complicated dance
routine.
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Camp activities are designed to encourage kids to
share their talents as they make progress.
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Be ready for your shy youngster to suddenly
project serious confidence when demonstrating a
new gymnastics skill.
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PARTICIPATE IN FUN GROUP ACTIVITIES
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Shyness often melts away as kids lose themselves
in fun activities.
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For instance, youngsters simply cant help but
return a splash at another camper when they are
swimming in the pool.
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Group activities also give them a chance to be
included in friendly competitions or a night full
of fun camping on a nearby island on the lake.
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These shared experiences allow kids to form bonds
that make those early days of shyness seem like a
distant memory.
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TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES
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Camp staff members quickly recognize kids for
their contributions to the group.
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And every counselor is adept at identifying those
kids who need a little encouragement to take on
leadership opportunities.
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From leading the group on a hike to being team
captain during a sports competition, your shy
camper will transform into a leader who can
handle greater responsibilities.
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The positive reinforcement provided by their camp
counselors and fellow campers allows them
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to feel bold enough to take on leadership roles
even after they return home from camp.
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Parents often marvel at how much their child has
changed after a summer away at camp.
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Not only is there the potential for your son or
daughter to grow an inch or two in stature, but
they also may come back with a more outgoing
personality.
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One that reveals all those great traits you know
and love. After a summer at camp, your biggest
challenge
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will be keeping your newly outgoing child
stimulated during those months until camp reopens
again.
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• Let your kids enjoy day camp fun at
• Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

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• Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
  and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
  sports, gymnastics and more.

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VISIT THE SITE AT http//www.maplewoodyearround.c
om/
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• MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP
• AND ENRICHMENT CENTER
• 150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
• PO Box 88 (Mailing)
• South Easton, MA 02375
• Email info_at_maplewoodyearround.com
• Telephone [phone]
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