Family Camp : A Great Alternative To Traditional Summer Camps
By Tanni Haas , Ph . D .
When most parents hear the words “ summer camp ,” they think of the place their kids are literally desperate to go to after a long , exhausting year at school . But summer camp isn ’ t just for kids . More and more families are choosing to spend part of their summer at “ family camps ” for the whole family . So , what ’ s family camp and why should you consider it as an alternative to a traditional summer camp ?
Like traditional summer camps , family camps are places where you : ( 1 ) stay for a period of time , ( 2 ) participate in different activities and ( 3 ) sleep in cabins and tents . There are all kinds of family camps , ranging from ones focusing on arts and crafts and sports to outdoor activities like hiking , cycling or canoeing . Unlike traditional summer camps , you do it together as a family .
There are several reasons why you might consider signing up for a family camp this summer :
It ’ s a great way for you and your kids to share experiences in a completely different , more fun and relaxing way than you usually do . We ’ re all so busy these days , with long days at the office and school bags full of homework . Even on weekends , we don ’ t get to spend a lot of time together , with the kids doing extracurricular activities and even more homework . Family camp is a great way to wake up together to a day of fun activities and no tight schedules , worries or distractions .
Most family camps have a no-electronic-device policy ,
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