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Summer camps
Boys Summercamps
Summercamp,
principally (though not exclusively) a North American phenomenon, is a
common destination for children and teenagers during the
summer months.
Children and adolescents
who attend camp ("campers") participate in a variety of activities,
many which wouldn't be possible or practical during the school year.
Although the traditional image of summer camp is of a woodsy
place with hiking, canoeing, and campfires, today's summer camps
offer a wide variety of specialized activities.
For example, there are
summercamps for the performing arts, rock music, computers,
children with special needs, and weight loss. |
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Summer camp
is often the first time that children spend an extended period of time
away from home. Missing home is a frequent problem, but with a caring
counselor most summer campers
adjust fairly quickly. Some notable summer camps are: Camp
Bournedale for Boys, Camp Huawni
and there are many overseas summercamps.
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Who should choose
the summercamp?
As busy adults, we often make
important decisions by ourselves as quickly as we can…which is not the
best way to choose a summer camp for our kids. Even a quick
search for summer camps will show that there are hundreds of
different camps in every location to choose from. So unless you wish
your child to be exposed to a specific point of view or exercise,
choosing a camp will likely be a difficult choice. Added to the number
of camps available is the difference in perspective that exists
between parents and children. In short, what you think you child will
enjoy is not necessarily what they would choose if given the option.
So, whenever possible, bring your child into the process as early as
possible.
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In most summer camps, the adult supervisors are called
counselors. Counselors are responsible for guiding the campers during
activities and ensuring the safety of the campers. In many summer
camps, counselors are assigned to smaller groups of campers,
called "bunks", "huts", or "cabins", which participate in activities
as a group. Counselors often share living accommodations with their
bunk. Most counselors are in their late teens or early twenties, as
it's an ideal job for high school or college students on summer break.
Although counselor jobs don't usually pay well (oftentimes minimum
wage or less), counselors receive free room and board. Many take the
job primarily for its enjoyable experience. |
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