According to the American Camp Association, camp is an environment and opportunity for children to become successful, confident and happy. It helps them learn how to have fun, work as a member of a community, solve problems, try new things and get along with others. Peter Scales, Ph.D., author, and psychologist, argues, “camp is one of the few institutions where young people can experience and satisfy their need for physical activity, creative expression and true participation in a community environment. Most schools don’t satisfy all these needs.” But who says those experiences and benefits should be limited only to children and teens? Don’t adults sometimes need a chance to unwind, to get out of their comfort zone, to meet new people, to be creative, and to develop confidence?
Luckily, adult summer camp is a thing, and it’s a thing you should be seriously considering this summer. Whether you just need to get away, you want to relax, you want to have an adventure or you are desperate for a detox from the technology in your life, summer camp is for you. Here are some ways that adult summer camp can enhance your life and make this a summer you’ll never forget.
