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Discover the Benefits of School Holiday Camps

Nature Moves by Nature Moves
July 19, 2024
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As the school term draws to an end and children find great excitement in the promise of a break, working parents sigh a groan of frustration. Thinking about what to do with the kids during the school holidays, how to keep them occupied and how to juggle work are issues that face many of us. School holiday camps provide an assortment of activities beyond just amusement and fore many families, they are the perfect solution. Although the excitement and adventure of school holidays camps may appeal right away, their advantages go far deeper and support independence, confidence growth, and lifelong friendships.

Fostering Independence

School holiday camps inspire children to challenge their comfort zones and embrace freedom, which is an important skill to learn as children develop into adulthood. Away from the careful eyes of parents and the regimented surroundings of the classroom, children have the chance to make decisions on their own, run their daily lives, and autonomously handle problems. Whether it’s deciding which events to attend, taking care of their own possessions, or negotiating social dynamics, these encounters impart to kids, important life skills. Along with resilience, this increased autonomy enables children to grow in self-reliance and responsibility that will benefit them all through their lives.

Building Confidence

A focus for school holiday camps is the ability to build on and influence confidence in the children. From stand-up paddle boarding to mountain climbs and meal preparation, the activities and difficulties given at camp are varied. These activities allow the children to test their limits and explore new hobbies. Whether large or small, reaching goals increases self-esteem and demonstrates to kids their capacity for more than they could have dreamed. School holiday camps also foster a safe environment where effort and development are acknowledged. This increase in confidence can show up as a more certain and proactive attitude to the difficulties of daily living.

Nurturing Friendships

Some of the most resilient and influential relationships a child has in their life are friendships developed at school camps. Children have the opportunity to meet friends from many backgrounds, team-work, and share special events in the immersive camp setting. Lack of daily distractions and the emphasis on community living foster a setting for strong and meaningful relationships. Children learn from these friendships, empathy, teamwork, and the value of social support. Furthermore, the relationships developed during the shared adventure of camp life may result in lifelong friendships that go even beyond the school breaks.

There are many advantages of school holiday camps, to help children grow. Camps give kids a setting where they can flourish, learn, and develop by encouraging independence, confidence, and friendships. Children learn priceless lessons as they negotiate the demands and pleasures of camp life that will shape them into confident, resilient, well-rounded people. When making plans for the school holidays, give some thought to the significant and long-lasting effects of sending your child to an overnight camp, this is an investment in their future that transcends the school calendar.

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Nature Moves - Lindsay Keating is the founder of Nature Moves, host and producer of the Positive Action Autism ADHD Podcast (PAAA Pod) and visionary behind the Spectrum Success Network. Through understanding the benefits of nature for neurodivergent children, Lindsay’s own love for outdoor adventures and the experiences she had with her own daughter, Nature Moves was born. Their mission is to give neurodivergent children the opportunity to build their independence, confidence and friendships in an environment that is most suited for them.

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