How skills from summer camp apply in real life
Every parent knows that summer camp is a great opportunity for kids to learn new skills, yet many will wonder if the experience and growth their children will experience can extend beyond camp and into their real life. The short answer to this question is a resounding "Yes!". One of the most basic skills children of all ages will acquire at summer camp is one they will benefit from throughout their entire life: Autonomy. At summer camp, a child's self-confidence and autonomy grow by allowing them to become more self-sufficient and teaching them to solve problems in a fun way. Additionally, they become more outgoing and learn to become tolerant of others who are different from them in a variety of ways. What's more, they can acquire practical skills that will follow them long beyond their summer camp experience. Let's take a look at what they are.Dealing With Emergencies
Anything is possible at summer camp, no matter how organized or well-planned the activities may be. From getting stung by a bee to unexpected changes in weather, summer camp will teach children leadership skills such as finding a solution to the problem at hand, keeping others calm, and delegating tasks to others to help solve the issue. In real life, this very important skill will allow children to assess an emergency situation while maintaining control during the event and finding an effective solution to resolve the emergency, even when the situation isn't even remotely similar to what they experienced during summer camp.Public Speaking Skills
At summer camp, children will be confronted with the need to make announcements to other campers in a noisy setting. They will learn how to command attention and make themselves heard, even if it's only to announce the next day's canoeing activity. The confidence they acquire from this will serve them well as they grow up when they have to speak in front of large groups of people, whether to present a new product at work or simply give a speech at graduation. After all, if they can make the rowdy campers at the end of the dining hall pay attention to their announcement, they can get anybody to listen to them later on in life.Team Work Skills
Summer camp teaches children about teamwork in all aspects, whether it's getting dinner served, getting the canoe into the water, or even going on a hike in the woods. They also learn about taking on different roles within the team as it is needed. In real life, kids will benefit from this essential skill when it comes to working with others in finding solutions to different problems while being able to assume a variety of roles in their implementation. In a world in which most people tend to attempt everything on their own, learning how to work as a part of a team is an essential life skill children will learn at summer camp.
