A residential summer camp is an amazing experience for teens and children. Not only do they have a lot of fun but the skills they develop set them up for the future. These sleepover summer camps are popular in America but you’ll find there are lots of established summer camps in the UK with the same great benefits.
What are the benefits of a residential summer camp?
Growing Independence
It can be daunting being away from home for the first time. Residential summer camp providers are skilled at looking after children and teen of all ages. Once settled in, the sense of independence instilled is great especially in advance of going off to university.
Teamwork
Many of the summer residential camps have children and teens from all over the world. Activities are varied and can include anything from bushcraft to team sports.
New Friendships
Making new friends on camps with a shared experience can last a lifetime. Interacting with other teens, children and camp leaders helps develop social skills.
Screen Free Activities for Kids
It’s always a challenge to drag our tweens and teens away from technology. Summer camps are filled with activities and social events so a great way for teens to unplug from technology for some screen free time.
Developing Soft Skills
The benefits of an overnight camp or longer residential summer camp are endless. Developing softer skills from teamwork to leadership and problem solving to resilience. These are often overlooked with the focus is on academic achievement but actually complement the achievement of top school grades.
The top boarding schools in the UK also provide this range of opportunities for their students.
