There is a need to support the physical activities of the children as well as their mental well-being for the proper development of the children. For doing so, we should try to develop a growth mindset approach to everything, we do. Kids should be encouraged to make healthy choices and make sure that their academic curriculum is balanced with a variety of extra-curricular activities. Summer camp activities offer this balance for kids.
Benefits of Summer Camp Activities for Emotional and Mental Health:
Effect of Summer Camp Activities on Improved relationships:
Summer Camp Activities also have the potential to improve concentration, focus, attention, school performance, sleep, and energy levels. Children who undertake regular physical activity enjoy improved relationships and a more positive body image towards others. The positive attitude strengthens the concentration on relationships.
Regular physical activities help the children to develop in a wide range of ways. Not only does it help their physical health, but it also helps improve mind functioning and the child’s expressive well being.
The Benefits of having Animals at Camp.
Other Things that can help keep campers mentally well include:
There are numerous things that can help keep children and young people mentally well including: good well-being in good physical health, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise. Children should be given time and the freedom to play outdoors. Summer camp activities that take place outside including sailing, wakeboarding and canoeing help campers to build their confidence and self-trust.
Other factors that are also important for positive mental health include:
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· being interested in life and having opportunities to enjoy themselves
· being hopeful and optimistic
· being able to learn and having opportunities to succeed
· accepting who they are and recognizing what they are good at
· having a sense of belonging at camp
· feeling they have some control over their own life
· having the strength to cope when something is wrong (resilience) and the ability to solve problems.
When campers are engaged in physical camp activities their bodies are stronger and healthier. Campers experience and improved mental health while decreasing depression, anxiety, pain and loneliness, depression, and aggression.