Benefits of Camp

I believe that camp has for the most part benefited my campers.  Of course there are some parts of camp that may not be as useful as others.  I think the older boys benefit most from the team building activities.  At their age everything seems to be a competition, and they are often arguing about everything.  When they are forced to work together to achieve a team goal, they do a terrific job.  I think the team building activities will help them be accepted by their peers, as they must learn to cooperate with all different types of people.

Also, the social skill activities are beneficial to the older boys.  Many of the boys do not know how to act in certain situations.  Also, the majority has trouble communicating with their peers.  I think they social skill activities really do benefit these kids, as it puts them in situations they will face in the real world.  

Fun fitness may be the boys favorite thing to do, however it might not be as beneficiary.  It seems to be a necessary to the camp because it allows them to blow off steam, and just play.  Some of the activities do help to build eye hand coordination and motor skills, which some kids struggle with.  The camp has benefited the older boys by building skills they will use in the real world.

Zach