Summer Camps: 8 Reasons to Register

It’s that time of the year when school is about to let out and parents are ready find interactive summer activities for the kiddos. Well, look no further Hampton Arts has you covered with summer camps that are perfect for all young artists. But first, here are 8 reasons why you should register for summer camps!

Reason 1: Camps build confidence and self-esteem

Camps help children build these two essential qualities by removing the kind of academic, athletic and social competition that shapes their lives at school. With its non-competitive activities and diverse opportunities to succeed, camp life is a real boost for young people.

Reason 2: It unplugs teens from technology

American teenagers ages 13 to 18, spend an average of nine hours of entertainment media use. (That is excluding time spent at school or for homework.) This exponential amount of precious time could be used for more fun things like a summer camp!

 Reason 3: Camps strengthen social skills

This simple yet extremely important skill goes a long way in the course of a child’s life. Having social skills can lead to great relationships and a better quality of life. It can even contribute to a rewarding career!

Reason 4: It builds independence

During a summer camp session children learn to make decisions for themselves (with assistance from instructors, of course). It’s the perfect place to practice managing their daily choices in a safe, caring environment.

Reason 5: Camps are a great place to make friends

Finding peers that share the same interest really adds to the experience of a camp. Plus, everything is more fun when you have a friend!

Reason 6: It introduces diversity

Michael Shelton of the American Camp Association, author of Multiculturalism in Camps and Youth Programs (Healthy Learning), says one benefit of summer camp is that “campers not only learn to appreciate adventure, they learn to adapt to the diversity of temperament and personality of their fellow campers.”

Reason 7: It’s better than sitting in front of a TV all day

Kids spend on average 1,480 minutes per week watching television! That is more time than they spend in school (900 hours). A summer camp will help keep your child from becoming a couch potato and help them get more active.

Reason 8: Camps make exploring fun

Camps allow children and teens to explore their talents and skills. The variety of activities offered at camp makes it easy for kids to discover and develop what they like to do.

There is no doubt that camps are the way to go this summer. Hampton Arts has summer camps for dancers, singers, actors, comedians and much more! For more information on our camps, click here.

Sources: statisticbrain.com; forbes.com; rockbrookcamp.com; acacamps.org