Parent Magazine Volusia March 2019 | Page 14

encourages personal growth While camp may simply seem like a quintessential summer pastime for kids where they might learn to swim, sleep in a cabin and sing around a campfire, they’re rewarded with personal development skills that will help them in the classroom, in their relationships and, eventually, the board room— or whatever their calling. “Those tangible experiences lead to building the foundations of stronger children who can lead others, show empathy, navigate through difficult group dynamics, value the differences in everyone, and give of oneself for the benefit of others,” Spearin says. “These are skills that the best in our society show throughout life.” what campers say: 96% say camp helped them make new friends 92% say people at camp make them feel good about themselves 74% did something they were afraid to do at first Source: ACACamps.org Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines is the mom of two sons who love to attend camps each summer. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy and Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World. Visit her at www.christamelnykhines.com. In As Much Adventurer’s Club Summer Camp In As Much provides quality care for children six to twelve years of age for summer and after school breaks. A wide range of activities include:  Field Trips  Swimming Pool  Arts & Crafts  Group & Individual Sports  Gym & Running Club  Homework Support  Computers  Language Projects  Drama Meals and snacks are included. Hours: 7:30—6:00 Monday-Friday 775 Jacob Brock Ave. Enterprise, FL 32725 386.668.6771 Phone [email protected] www.fumch.org 12 | V O L U S I A parent MAGAZINE