Healthy atmosphere—We learned at conference that the
average American youth spends 6 to 8 hours a day in front of a screen,
whether the screen is a computer, television, or cell phone. By leaving
electronics unplugged, camp allows girls to move more. We eat healthy
meals, snack little, walk a lot, run, laugh and play.
Engage
all senses—We do our best learning not when we sit and listen, but when
all the senses are engaged. At camp we don’t just listen, we DO. That
stiumulus rich environment is the best for soaking it all up!
Authentic
role models—Not movie stars or sports figures, but real live people to
look up to and emmulate! Camp provides people older than you who know
you and love you and guide you to be your best.
Relationships—Again,
when the cell phone is set down, we better improve our ability to
relate to others, looking into their faces, reading the small gestures
that are cues to helping us get along. Experiencing things together is
what makes friendships grow and thrive!
Trying
new things in a safe and encouraging atmosphere is exhilirating, and
when we meet with success, we develop self-confidence for facing the
next new thing. Even when we fail, if the atmosphere is right, we learn
resilience.
Self-reliance—is the
missing ingredient that causes many to drop out of college. People need
to practice fending for themselves when the stakes aren’t that high.
Just the simple things like working through a disagreement with a
roommate or figuring out what to do when you forget to bring your towel
help enhance that important skill.
