We could say that education and values in summer camps are the base and the main objective. At the end of the day, the activities, games and workshops, will help children to learn in a fun way, and also acquire new values and increase those previously acquired in the family.
In Natuaventura.com we are convinced that children should have their opportunities, strengthening their illusion, self-confidence, creativity and self-development. To achieve this, it is necessary to be attentive and find out the abilities, skills and creativity of each of the children who are part of the camp.
One of the best ways to stimulate them is to avoid putting labels on the children. By doing so, we can achieve exactly the opposite, breaking down their self-esteem and self-confidence. Therefore, education and values in summer camps begins by avoiding labeling children, or comparing them with others.
What are the values taught in summer camps?
The following values and qualities are the foundation of summer camps, and by attending camp, these values will be strengthened.
1. Be in solidarity with others.
By attending camp, children will learn the value of solidarity with other campers, helping them in their needs.
2. Empathy.
Empathy is the quality of knowing how to place oneself in the situation of others, and seeing how circumstances or situations can affect another person. However, empathy must be accompanied by practical help, so children will learn the value of true empathy.
3. Teamwork.
This is one of the most important values taught in the camp, and that can be perceived in each of the activities. In the camps, there are workshops and dynamics that encourage teamwork. Without teamwork, the members will not be able to achieve the objectives of the activities.
4. Generosity.
The children and youth who attend the summer camps will be able to share with other participants, make new friends and have good experiences, which will allow them to develop the quality of generosity.
5. Respect.
Respect is one of the most important values of any summer camp. Children will learn this quality, since they will have to respect their classmates, instructors, the camp staff and nature.
6. Obedience.
At the beginning of a summer camp, a series of rules and regulations are taught so that the camp can function correctly. By following the rules, children will be able to develop this beautiful quality of obedience, also increasing respect for the rules.
7. Self-control.
To adjust to summer camp, children will need to control their impulses, measure their performance and strength, and learn to control themselves.
8. Order and cleanliness.
It is sometimes difficult for young children to learn to be tidy. Camps have a detailed program that tells participants when to get up, do activities, eat and so on. It is necessary to be able to follow these guidelines, so that the camp can run smoothly. In fact, some camps have competitions and give prizes for those who are tidy, for example, prizes for the cleanest room and other similar prizes. All this stimulates the desire to be cleaner and more ordered.
9. Social skills.
Finally, the child will learn how to socialize with people he does not know. This type of situation helps children to be more courageous by overcoming fear and shyness when faced with socially different situations.
As you can see, education and values in summer camps are found from the very beginning of the camp. That is why in Natuaventura.com we always recommend that during the school vacations, our children can attend one of these camps, and continue with their self-development.
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