A declining tradition in American culture is summer camping. Many families no longer see the necessity of these camps, claiming that they are more of an expense rather than a benefit. This leaves a large group of children not being able to experience summer camps. Many studies have been published on the myriad of health benefits summer camps have on individuals – particularly on children.
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A relatively new branch of development psychology is studying the brain and how it develops. This concept, known as neuroplasticity, shows that the brain creates and develops neural connections based on the experiences it goes through every day. This has an evolutionary benefit, as this implies that the brain develops in the best possible way for survival. So, it may be argued that a person’s brain is unique from everyone else’s as each person experiences different things daily.
There is a critical period for learning. This is generally agreed on as being around the age of 7 to 15. The experiences made during this time could potentially and directly impact how the child will develop as an adult. This is also the time where summer camping is highly encouraged. Camps place children outside of the classroom setting while still allowing them to interact and develop their social communication skills. Furthermore, it is important that children experience the joys of nature and learning life skills such as building a fire. Studies have also shown that a deep connection with nature has a substantial impact on a child’s personal development.
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Greenwoods Camp is a safe and fun place for boys to commune with nature and develop into vibrant, happy adults. Visit this website for more information on the camp’s programs.
