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Kid’s Camps—The Adventure Camp Experience

Find the Right Adventure Camp for Your Child

Psychologists and educators have long believed that the camp experience provides a multitude of benefits for young people of all ages, helping with the development of problem-solving skills, as well as fostering the tools for successful social interaction. Camp opportunities for kids have exploded over the last 20 years, providing opportunities for college-aged kids as well as elementary school students.

The area that has seen the most growth is the so-called “adventure camp” experience, where a young person has the opportunity to participate with others in a focused “adventure.” Some adventure camps offer participants the chance to experience a particular environment, either a foreign country or a wilderness area, in the United States and around the world. Many concentrate on a specific “adventure” activity, such as bicycling, mountaineering, whitewater rafting or photography. There are also language immersion camps, as well as cultural exchange camps.

The camp environment offers a unique setting for young people to learn essential skills for success later in life, while also allowing them to relax in a fun and safe environment. The camp experience places an emphasis on inclusiveness, and is geared toward celebrating effort. Participants are encouraged to find ways to work together to accomplish a common goal, to communicate and listen effectively, and to take responsibility for themselves. As a result, they frequently build confidence, independence and self-reliance.
This web site was created by parents for parents. It provides additional information to help you evaluate the different adventure camp opportunities available to your child, and find the right fit. To get more information about the different adventure camps that might interest you and your children, visit our Kid’s Adventure Camp Directory page.

We have also compiled information on a wide variety of kid’s camps, designed to provide opportunities for kids with a range of interests. To learn more, go to our Kid’s Camp Directory home page.