Sunshine Parenting

It's those deep relationships that are formed at summer camp that really have a dramatic influence on them.-Stephen Gray Wallace In Episode 32, I’m talking with Stephen Gray Wallace about his recent article for Teen Life : 10 Reasons Why High School Students Will Get a Lot from Summer Camp. Adolescents' Three Primary Developmental Tasks Forming an identity Gaining independence from parents Making friends The Top 10 Outcomes of Experiential Learning at Camp “Camp is an experience every child deserves,” according to the American Camp Association (ACA), which accredits more than 2,400 camps serving more than 7.2 million children and teens. Specifically, ACA points to the "joy" kids experience when they make new friends and the inherent value in unplugging from their electronic devices, enjoying being out of doors, connecting with other young people, and learning about themselves. And the ACA adds that, from a quantifiable perspective, the outcomes of a summer camp experience include the following. Friendsh