This document discusses the many valuable life lessons that children learn at summer camp. It describes how camp helps kids gain independence by making their own decisions without parents. It also explains how camp fosters a sense of community and teaches teamwork through group activities. Camp provides a safe environment for children to challenge themselves, step outside their comfort zone, and develop resilience through new experiences. The lifelong friendships made at camp are also discussed.

3. Amid the days and nights
of swimming lessons,
woodland hikes,
campfires and giggles
after lights-out …

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

5. Along with lifelong friends and
treasured memories, kids learn
the value of independence …

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

7. There’s a lot to learn
along with all that lively
lakeside fun.

8. INDEPENDENCE ROCKS

9. Kids learn how to
be independent at
camp and it’s a
great feeling.

10. Without mom and
dad hovering full of
good intentions and
advice, kids have the
chance to make
some decisions …

11. … on their own as
well as how to cope
if these decisions
don’t turn out as
well as expected.

12. All through life, kids
have to deal with the
ups and downs that
come from the
challenges of school,
work and relationships.

13. And it helps to have
developed the
resilience to field
whatever curve balls
life pitches at you.

14. Camp is a safe and
nurturing place to try
out some little
freedoms like choosing
which elective activity
to take …

15. … whether to go on the overnight camping
trip or if you’re ready to try out for a solo in
the camp talent show.

16. SENSE OF COMMUNITY

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

18. They are learning to make
their own community -
family of friends separate
from their “real” family.

19. This is a truly valuable
life lesson.

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

21. Learning how to build lasting friendships teaches:
Respect for others
Encourages acceptance
Helps kids refine their own identity

22. TRULY A TEAM

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

24. 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 …

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

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

27. VENTURING OUTSIDE
THE COMFORT ZONE

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

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

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

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

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

33. YOU NEVER REALLY SAY GOODBYE

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

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

36. 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.

37. However, the amazing truth is
that when next summer rolls
around and you see everybody
again, it’ll be just like you
never left!

38. We never really say goodbye to
the people and places we love;
they’re tucked away forever in
a special part of our hearts.

39. 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.

40. If you're considering sending your child to
an overnight summer camp, be sure to visit
our site to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.

41. Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.

42. 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.

43. Visit Site: http://www.campwalt.com

44. Camp Walt Whitman
1000 Cape Moonshine Rd
Piermont, NH 03779
603-764-5521
cww@campwalt.com