He was 10 and I knew he was looking for more than a summer of day care and TV shows. So i wondered if SUMMER CAMP was the right place for my son.
Today, my son is 15 and has attended Swift Nature Camp for, four years and he will return for as long as we can. He loves it. His ADHD seems to be little trouble at camp.
The counselors and directors at SNC have a great, hands-on approach to leadership, social skills development and confidence-building.
Jeff and Lonnie, along with enthusiastic counselors, provide an atmosphere that encourages positive life skills to be developed. My son has greater peer understanding and empathy, better self-confidence and trust, his leadership skills increased, an understanding of group dynamics and fair process and many other valuable relational skills.
I felt nervous, like any parent, sending a child to a place that I had never been to before, but it was really worth it! As I talked to Jeff and Lonnie over the phone I realized that the Discovery Camp was best or him and me. A special program for the First Time Going Camp
The Directors willingness to discuss any and all question, made it easy to calm my fears then making the decision easy. So off my son went taking the bus to camp, Yet, I picked him up when camp was over so I could see first-hand all what Swift nature camp was all about.
During the 8-hour journey home, he was so excited about Swift that I'm not sure he took a breath between stories.
I feel the Swift Nature Camp website is extremely through and tells you everything you need to know. I love the way camp is set up. The cabins are by gender and age and do activities together, including laundry and cabin clean up.
In the afternoons the campers can choose a variety of typical camp activities (arts & crafts, archery, swimming, horses and much more).
As an Environmental Camp, Swift Nature Camp is dedicated to awareness and nature preservation. The nature center has microscopes and a zoo. Campers can even bring their own pets from home. All nature programs are hands on and fun.
Of course there is plenty of laughter, games, campfires, food, sports, fun, drama, singing, etc. that makes overnight (residential) camp an experience one remembers for their entire life.
I appreciate that this isn't a "sports camp" or "education camp" or something ultra specific. Its back to traditional being outdoors having fun sort of camp. Kids at SNC get to be kids and by experiencing all sorts of different activities and a diverse set of campers and counselors. They learn more about themselves than at a specialized camp with specific goals.
My son has learned so much from this camp in the four years he has been attending. We have noticed a HUGE difference in his attitude, manners and abilities. He is more mature, pleasant and competent. We would pay any price for the experiences and social education he has gained from SNC.
We used to joke that you can find math, reading, or science tutors but no tutors in social skills. Well we were wrong! This is exactly what my son needed at exactly the right time in his life.
Should you be thinking about overnight summer camp for your kid, consider Swift. I think it is so successful because it is a non-competitive, confidence-building camp where kids get to be kids. I know it is the best thing we ever did for our son.
I have to give great thanks Jeff, Lonnie and their dedication to children, the fabulous counselors, cooks, nurses, etc. A new goal of his these days is to stay at camp till he can be a counselor. That says a lot about a summer camp!
You can also find more information on how to pick a summer camp at this website FINDING a CAMP
Today, my son is 15 and has attended Swift Nature Camp for, four years and he will return for as long as we can. He loves it. His ADHD seems to be little trouble at camp.
The counselors and directors at SNC have a great, hands-on approach to leadership, social skills development and confidence-building.
Jeff and Lonnie, along with enthusiastic counselors, provide an atmosphere that encourages positive life skills to be developed. My son has greater peer understanding and empathy, better self-confidence and trust, his leadership skills increased, an understanding of group dynamics and fair process and many other valuable relational skills.
I felt nervous, like any parent, sending a child to a place that I had never been to before, but it was really worth it! As I talked to Jeff and Lonnie over the phone I realized that the Discovery Camp was best or him and me. A special program for the First Time Going Camp
The Directors willingness to discuss any and all question, made it easy to calm my fears then making the decision easy. So off my son went taking the bus to camp, Yet, I picked him up when camp was over so I could see first-hand all what Swift nature camp was all about.
During the 8-hour journey home, he was so excited about Swift that I'm not sure he took a breath between stories.
I feel the Swift Nature Camp website is extremely through and tells you everything you need to know. I love the way camp is set up. The cabins are by gender and age and do activities together, including laundry and cabin clean up.
In the afternoons the campers can choose a variety of typical camp activities (arts & crafts, archery, swimming, horses and much more).
As an Environmental Camp, Swift Nature Camp is dedicated to awareness and nature preservation. The nature center has microscopes and a zoo. Campers can even bring their own pets from home. All nature programs are hands on and fun.
Of course there is plenty of laughter, games, campfires, food, sports, fun, drama, singing, etc. that makes overnight (residential) camp an experience one remembers for their entire life.
I appreciate that this isn't a "sports camp" or "education camp" or something ultra specific. Its back to traditional being outdoors having fun sort of camp. Kids at SNC get to be kids and by experiencing all sorts of different activities and a diverse set of campers and counselors. They learn more about themselves than at a specialized camp with specific goals.
My son has learned so much from this camp in the four years he has been attending. We have noticed a HUGE difference in his attitude, manners and abilities. He is more mature, pleasant and competent. We would pay any price for the experiences and social education he has gained from SNC.
We used to joke that you can find math, reading, or science tutors but no tutors in social skills. Well we were wrong! This is exactly what my son needed at exactly the right time in his life.
Should you be thinking about overnight summer camp for your kid, consider Swift. I think it is so successful because it is a non-competitive, confidence-building camp where kids get to be kids. I know it is the best thing we ever did for our son.
I have to give great thanks Jeff, Lonnie and their dedication to children, the fabulous counselors, cooks, nurses, etc. A new goal of his these days is to stay at camp till he can be a counselor. That says a lot about a summer camp!
You can also find more information on how to pick a summer camp at this website FINDING a CAMP
About the Author:
Swift Nature Camp is a non-competitive, traditional Outdoors OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP. Boys and Girls ages 6-15 enjoy playing in nature, caring for animals, and learning science along with Traditional camping activities. This Science Camp is so much more.
0 comments:
Post a Comment