 Technological advancements, global warming, and lack of public safety have led to unfortunate lifestyle changes. Children spend the majority of their time indoors. As a result, exposure to nature and getting outside has become limited. According to the Child Mind Institute, the average American child spends a meager four to seven minutes playing outdoors per day. Unfortunately, their screen time usually exceeds seven hours per day.
This limited outdoor exposure affects children's mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Per the findings of a Danish study, children with the lowest exposure to green space have a 55% greater risk of developing psychiatric diseases as an adult.  Summer day camps are structured programs that offer multiple fun and educational activities to children and teenagers alike. Like children, teenagers too can benefit significantly from a summer day camp experience. Listed below are some of the compelling benefits these camps offer to teenagers.
 Check the Qualifications of the Camp GuidesAdventurous and enthusiastic camp guides and counselors can make a difference in your child’s summer day camp experience. These guides are an essential component of the summer day camp experience because they are with your child every step of the way.
Our R.A.D. Camps Guides are thoroughly screened to ensure they will give your child a fun and safe outdoor summer camp experience. All R.A.D. Camps guides complete a background check and attend “Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting” training. Every trip includes a trained Wilderness First Responder (or higher) and a male and female guide. Our Camp Guides are naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts who love nature and teach children through free play and exploration. You can be sure that your child will be well cared for while having a blast in the wilderness!  For most children, summer break is an exciting time. There is plenty of stress-free time to unwind, play and explore new things. On the flip side, most children start to get bored after a few weeks due to the lack of engaging activities. Their overindulgence in video games and smartphones becomes a cause of concern for parents.
One great way to use the school-free summer break is to enroll your child in summer day camp programs. These programs can provide the perfect opportunity for kids to spend quality time outdoors, learn new skills, discover new interests, and socialize with other children. In addition, summer day camps ensure physical engagement and intellectual stimulation, preventing them from becoming bored during the summer break. There is more than one type of summer camp to choose from, and selecting the right camp can be overwhelming for some parents. We have compiled a list of essential factors to consider when looking for the right summer camp to help you make the best choice for your child.  What is a Day Camp?Day camps are learning and engagement programs that offer multiple recreational activities to children between 7-17. A typical R.A.D. Camps day starts in the morning and ends in the late afternoon. Some "day camps" also run in the evening, like our HooDoo Night Skiing. Day camps keep children engaged for most of the day, and children go back to their homes after a fun-filled day.
The duration of day camps is usually similar to the average school day period. Day camps focus on teaching children different skills and, at the same time, allow them to explore diverse natural settings and have time for free play.  "Hands-on experiences in nature help build stronger, smarter, and happier children." Our R.A.D. Camps offer multiple outdoor activities for children, which include Summer Camp, Hoodoo Night Skiing, and After School Programs in the beautiful National Forests that surround Bend, Oregon. The purpose of these activities is to get children outside and allow them to connect with nature.
We help kids develop an appreciation and understanding of our natural environment and how we all play an essential role in protecting nature's sensitive ecosystems. At R.A.D camps, children not only engage in free play, fun, and camaraderie but also learn a great deal about the environment. Our programs teach children the following major components of environmental education:
Teaching children environmental stewardship is an integral part of the R.A.D. Camps experience and our programs encourage the following.  Summer is fast approaching, and so are all the fun activities and adventures that accompany it. Children look forward to joining a summer camp. It gives them the perfect opportunity to make new friends, learn new games, explore nature and escape the humdrum of day-to-day life. Summer camps also bring relief to busy, working parents as it keeps the kids playfully engaged.
If you plan to send your kid to a summer day camp in Oregon, keep the following essential items ready.  Summer break is a time to relax, enjoy and rejuvenate for the upcoming academic year.
Summer camps allow children to embark on new adventures, learn essential skills, make new friends, and spend some screen-free time in the great outdoors. Summer camps are a lot of fun and add much value to your child’s growth and development. The following four reasons should convince you to register your child for a summer camp this year. |
AuthorChance is the owner and CEO of RAD Camps in Bend, Oregon. He attended RAD Camps summer programs as a kid and loved it so much he bought the company! Archives
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