How camp helps children let go of their problems

The summer camp environment is very different from a schooling environment. Children usually attend summer camp during their school breaks, as a relaxing and fun retreat. 

Here are 3 elements that play a major role in how children let go of their problems at summer camp:
 
1. Atmosphere
 
At summer camp, the environment is very casual; there is no pressure to wear uniforms or to be strictly guided by a set of rules, as it is in the schooling environment. This allows children to be themselves without any restrictions, hence, they do not feel pressurized to live up to any standards. This atmosphere allows them to let go of their usual tension and enjoy the liberty which they do not have at school. Most summer camps are located in natural serene settings, near lakes and lagoons which are very relaxing and calming to the body, mind, and soul. This atmosphere is certainly a break away from the hustle and bustle of the polluted urban jungles and is great to set anyone free of their problems.

2. Communication
 
As much as the setting is casual at summer camps, the staff are professionally trained. Camp counselors, who are responsible for caring and the supervision of children, are trained in child psychology, which is a vital part of their training. Their passion for kids, patience, free spirits and incredible understanding, makes it easier for children to reach out to them. Children find it easier to approach camp counselors rather than their parents concerning distressing issues, because they feel that young adults, which are usually the age group that counselors fall under, can easily relate to their problems. Camp counselors are also experts at creating individual bonds with children, which allows them to trust them with even the most intimate issues. Being able to communicate with someone who cares about you and whom you can trust makes letting go of your problems much easier.

3. Participation
 
The best way to forget about what’s worrying you, is by engaging in an interesting and fun activity. Summer camps have plenty of these integrated in their daily program in the form of games and challenges which demand children’s undivided attention and complete participation. Most of these games require children to team up, which allows them to mingle with one another and make new friends. This form of participation, be it in games, sport or general activities and challenges, is a great psychological strategy to take the mind off issues that bother you and help you focus on something else. This helps to de-stress troubled minds and help them focus on the positives. 
 
The atmosphere, communication, and participation play a crucial role in assisting children to let go of their problems. The best retreat for a child with a troubled mind is definitely a summer camp.

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