Coming to Summer Camp India, or SCI, as an Intermediate camper is SO much fun! Some people say that Intermediates are the heart of our Camp!
You’re old enough to dive right in, make new friends, choose your activities, and strike out for adventurous trips in the wilderness. As an Intermediate you will:
- Be brave and try new things
- Take responsibility for yourself (with counselors ready to help if you have questions)
- Encourage and set a good example for younger campers
- Make your bed and keep your cabin clean
- Help others when you can
- Have lots of ADVENTURES!
Most new campers at SCI come as Intermediates. You’ll meet lots of kids who are going to Camp for the first time, just like you from across the India and the planet!
Camp programs encourage healthy eating and physical activity. At camp, kids have the opportunity to participate in all kinds of fun physical activities at any skill level. All children will have the opportunity to participate in physical activity, no matter what camp they choose.
Only one in three children is physically active every day, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical activity is crucial for heart health and maintaining a healthy weight, and it boosts confidence and helps manage stress. It is important to teach the necessity of physical activity when children are young so they can carry exercise habits into adulthood.
In general, kids rely on fun, activities, learning and socializing to relieve stress at camp, rather than engaging in less healthy activities.
At summer camp, children have the opportunity to achieve, whether that be to catch a fish or to paint their first painting in a less competitive environment than school. Achievement is the main ingredient in self-esteem.
Self-esteem is important for children and adults because we make decisions in life based on how we see ourselves. We choose our careers, relationships and make other important decisions heavily influenced by our self-esteem. Children learn self-esteem through taking action and earning results, and by contributing to their community. They learn to value themselves as a result of hard work and achievement.
Are you and your child excited to experience the joy of summer camp? You don’t need to be a member of the Summer Camp India to join a summer camp program, and sign-up is easy. To get started, search our summer camp locations to find a camp near you, and learn more about steps we’re taking to keep your camper safe this summer.