Summer camps are great for children of all ages. In fact, if you
went to summer camp as a child, chances are you have fond
memories of things you did and people you met. With more and
more children sitting inside playing video games, the importance
of camp has never been greater. Children today are spending all
of their time sitting down, and are not getting enough outdoor
play. Of course, staying active and healthy are not the only
benefits that a child can get from going to camp. Activities at
summer camp stress the importance of teamwork and shared
accomplishment. Children learn the importance of working with
others to reach a common goal and the value that comes from
being a member of a team. Not everything can be done on your
own, and many of the activities are designed to stress this
point. Throughout life, people have to be comfortable operating
as part of a team in order to be successful, and summer camp,
more so than anywhere else, teaches kids how to be productive
members of a team. Going to camp al