Get outside!

Summer is in full swing, and it's the perfect time for kids to enjoy the great outdoors. While the lure of video games and television may be strong, it's vital to encourage children to stay active and spend time outside. Here are some compelling reasons why it's crucial for kids to be active in the summer and how summer camp can help you facilitate this!

1. Physical Health: With the sunny weather and longer days, summer is the ideal time for kids to engage in physical activities. Whether it's playing sports, swimming, riding bikes, or simply running around in the backyard, being active helps children build strength, stamina, and coordination. Summer Day Camp or Overnight camp gives kids and teens ample opportunity to be active outdoors.
2. Vitamin D Boost: Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, essential for healthy bones and immune function. Spending time outdoors exposes kids to this vital nutrient, helping them grow and stay strong. They will be healthier and sleep better having had exposure to fresh air and sunshine while at camp.
3. Mental Well-being: Outdoor activities have been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in children. The natural environment provides a calming effect, which can help improve a child's mood and overall mental health. Having plenty of fun activities and supportive staff at camp will also help your kids have a great time!
4. Social Development: Summer outdoor activities often involve group play and interaction. These experiences teach kids important social skills like teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution, which are valuable for their personal growth. There will be other campers in your child's group that they will need to learn to interact with, and resolve conflict with that will help them grow as a person - in a safe environment.
5. Creativity and Imagination: The great outdoors is a canvas for kids' creativity. From building forts to exploring nature, being outside sparks their imagination and encourages independent thinking. At camp, we have a craft shop and free time where kids can do activities and explore - it's way better than sitting inside and playing video games!
6. Healthy Habits: Encouraging an active lifestyle during summer can establish lifelong habits. When kids associate fun and enjoyment with physical activity, they are more likely to continue being active throughout their lives.
7. Screen Time Balance: In an era of technology, it's easy for children to spend too much time in front of screens. Summer offers a chance to break away from screens and engage in healthier activities that promote physical and mental well-being. They will have so much fun at camp that they won't even miss it!

The summer season is a great opportunity for kids to embrace the outdoors and stay active. It's not just about having fun; it's about fostering physical, mental, and social development while building a lifelong appreciation for nature and healthy habits. So, let's encourage our children to put down the screens, step outside, and soak up the sunshine this summer—it's an investment in their well-being and future. We'd love to partner with you this summer to help make this a reality. Summer camp will leave a lasting impact on your kids!