participate in activities that encourage process mastery
like archery, horseback riding or rowing. Having to
learn an ordered series helps dreamy kids focus and
execute tasks.
HEALTHY RISK-TAKING. Is your child an
adrenalin junkie? Do you worry that she will go too far
testing the limits of what’s humanly possible? Camp is
the perfect place to wear out a child with excess energy.
Counselors can help campers channel a zest for risks
into safe outlets while honoring camp rules.
Intellectual Skills
DECISION-MAKING. Does your child waffle when
making decisions, take polls of other people’s opinions
or go along with the crowd too easily? Then camp
is the perfect practice-ground to determine what he
wants and needs on a regular basis. Choosing is a crucial
ability for creating satisfaction in life.
ACCOUNTABILITY. Do you wonder if you do too
much for your child? Whether she has to pack her
own backpack for an overnight hiking trip or show up
wearing activity-appropriate shoes, being prepared for
what’s coming next in life is important. When it comes
to accountability, daily practice is always on tap at
camp.
TIME MANAGEMENT. If your child is often
running late, camp is a great place to learn timeliness.
Your child will swiftly master punctuality when engaged
in activities she enjoys. And this proactive habit can
carry over into everyday life during the rest of the year.
TOLERANCE. Kids sometimes live in homogeneous
rather than diverse environments. If all the other kids
are the same race, class and social status where you live,
how will your child learn to be open-minded? Camp is a
great place to immerse kids in diversity so tolerance can
take root.
ASSERTIVENESS. When kids lives are scheduled
from morning to night, year-round, they miss out on
opportunities to speak up for what they think, need
and desire. Camp offers kids opportunities to practice
healthy communication all day long because no one is
smoothing the path before them.
Emotional Skills
SELF-CARE. Kids can’t learn to take care of their
needs unless they learn to pay attention to them.
You’re never too busy to reach your goals!
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of your schedule, offering certificates, AS and AA
degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. In fact, U.S. News
& World Report placed Daytona State in the top tier
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