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| 4082 - Day Camps (Out of Doors) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4082.1) | 45 |
Number of youth who participated in summer out of door day camps |
| 4082.2) | 40 |
Number of youth who reported gaining at least one new life skill as a result of participating in out of door day camps |
| 4082.3) | 10 |
Number of teens and volunteers who participated in out of door day camps |
Author: Bernita Cheirs
Major Program: Day Camps (Out of Doors)
According to the American Camp Association, “The camp experience is recognized by child development professionals as valuable in helping children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically. Camp participants learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase their self-esteem." Summer day camp has so many benefits such as keeping youth unplugged, out of trouble, in a safe l
