Psychological Benefits of Camp

The camp experience is recognized by child development professionals as valuable in helping children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically.

Camp activities and communal living in a natural environment are some of the tools used to provide for successful and healthy psychological development.

At Sugar Bay Resort, children’s self-confidence is strengthened daily through challenges integrated into their program. These challenges enhance learning and provide a feeling of belonging and contributing, which are vital factors in the building blocks of self-esteem.


An example would be a drama production. In this activity, campers work in groups and have no choice but to socialize with one another to achieve success as a whole. Not only are they building their social skills, but also their self-esteem by practising their skills on a daily basis in order to produce a perfect presentation. Working in a team provides moral support and encourages children to be the best possible version of themselves.

Life skills such as problem-solving, making social adjustments to new and different people, learning responsibility, and gaining new skills are an integral part of the camp experience.

Problem-solving is the key to success in most of the daily camp activities. On the first day of camp, there are many unfamiliar faces from all walks of life.

Ice-breaking activities help campers make social adjustments to new and different people and communicate effortlessly. Camp also offers the opportunity to be exposed to new things, which allows campers to reach beyond their usual limitations and discover new skills and talents.

Self-reliance is an important skill which all campers are individually exposed to. At camp, although there are counselors and fellow campers always ready to hold your hand; independence is also greatly promoted.

The fact that campers are away from their parents and at camp by themselves is the first step to self-sufficiency. Camp teaches children that there are many things that they can do for themselves by themselves, which is indeed very important.

One example would be decision making. Camp allows kids to make their own choices, by allowing them to choose what they eat, how they dress and how they spend their days. This is how they learn that they are actually capable of being independent.
Camp is an experience that offers psychological benefits such as self-esteem, life skills, and amiable qualities like self-reliance. This is achieved in a nurturing environment without the modern-day distractions of life.

Book a camp at Sugar Bay these December holidays and allow your child to reap the psychological benefits of camp. Check out some of the highlights of our upcoming December Holiday Camps and check what we get up to on our Facebook Page.