We know it’s a BIG deal to be away from home so we’re going to pay special attention to you and make sure you get all the loving care you need!
- You’ll have extra counselors (up to four) in your cabin.
- You’ll get to go to at least one activity period with your entire cabin!
- We’ll help you pick your activities if you want us to, and help you find them on our peninsula too.
- We have special sailboats, wind surfers, kayaks, canoes, snorkeling gear, rock climbing gear, bows & arrows… all of the great activity stuff in your size!
- We offer some special micro-adventure trips just for you!
- We’ll do everything we can to make sure your first summer at Summer Camp India is SUPER FUN!
- We even have Camp dogs if you feel homesick!
During summer camp, children participate in a variety of group activities. For example, while participating in a sport like a volleyball or bowling, a child learns how to work on a team, communicate with other children and solve problems on their own.
A child will develop leadership skills, for instance, by guiding a team of other children on a hike. Or, a child will develop stronger communication skills when dividing up chores in an overnight camp. Perhaps a child will build important decision-making skills as they face challenges and overcome obstacles while trying new and exciting activities like ziplining or archery at Camp Lakewood. All these skills are important in the real world and are nurtured in summer camp. Of course, children learn social skills in school as well. However, camp brings children together in an environment that encourages a greater sense of community and appreciation for individual differences, whereas school focuses mainly on academic achievement.
In summer camp, children will learn to work with other children to accomplish common goals, whether that be to build a shelter or win a baseball game. While engaged in a variety of activities, children will gain exposure to different viewpoints and opinions. They will learn to accept not everyone has the same perspective or beliefs they do. They will also learn that to accomplish a goal with others, or to live and play in harmony, they must respect and work with differences. Also, summer camp creates an environment that encourages respect and consideration for others. Children get praise for including others and behaving respectfully.
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.