Top 5 land activities at camp
Kids’ and Teens’ summer camp, Sugar Bay Resort, is one of the only American-styled summer camps in South Africa and offers a variety of over one hundred activities to their campers. The activities are split into two different categories; Land activities and Water activities.
Sugar Bay Resort tries to accommodate all types of campers with varying preferences. Land activities are offered at camp, usually on the premises and accommodate the campers who are not fond of being in the water, as well as those who are weaker swimmers. Most land activities are indoors, which makes them perfect to keep campers entertained on a rainy day.
Here are the Top 5 land activities offered at Sugar Bay:
1. Bungee-Trampoline
Bungee-trampoline jumping is the kids' favourite activity at Sugar Bay. Not only are trampolines fun to bounce off on, but, they are great for the physical fitness of both adults and children. Trampolines are used regularly by athletes such as skaters, dancers, divers, and gymnasts to improve balance and stamina. Some benefits of bouncing on a trampoline include; better blood circulation, increased capacity of lungs and heart, lower cholesterol levels, improved balance and coordination, reduced stress and tension, improved muscle tone, increased energy and vitality, and a boosted immune system. This all comes with the thrill of soaring into the air.
2. King Swing
The king swing is an activity that helps many campers conquer their fear of heights. It is also Sugar Bay's campers second favourite land activity at camp. Campers would have to climb up a ladder to a platform which is quite a distance from the ground and then jump off the platform. Once they jump, they begin to swing from a harness. Swinging is the type of activity that helps children develop gross motor skills and aid with locomotion, balance and coordination skills. One can also develop muscle strength and fine motor skills from this activity. Holding on to the harness of a swing strengthens grip strength and finger coordination, which is an essential milestone for children learning to write.
3. Paintball
If there is one activity that brings campers' competitiveness out at camp, its paintball. It's like a scene from an action movie at camp when campers are participating in paintball. Besides being an adrenaline filled activity, paintball also helps increase endurance, increases physical strength, helps improve interpersonal skills and boost self-confidence and, all the running and ducking is great for weight loss and overall health. Paintball is the third-most favoured land activity at Sugar Bay.
4. BMX Riding
BMX riding is another popular land activity offered at Sugar Bay that campers really enjoy. BMX riding provides a full body workout. The peddling that this activity requires uses various leg muscles and helps build calve muscles. Since cycling requires a straight, upright posture whilst riding, campers will also gain by developing good balancing skills from the activity.
5. Skateboarding
The last activity that makes the top five, is skateboarding. Skateboarding is also a thrilling sport which is great for overall fitness and lots of fun. The activity is perfect for burning calories and staying in great physical shape. Some other benefits of skateboarding include; physical endurance, flexibility, precision, pain tolerance from all the times you will fall and stress relief.
Follow Sugar Bay on Instagram to see our best pictures of the week.
Sugar Bay Resort tries to accommodate all types of campers with varying preferences. Land activities are offered at camp, usually on the premises and accommodate the campers who are not fond of being in the water, as well as those who are weaker swimmers. Most land activities are indoors, which makes them perfect to keep campers entertained on a rainy day.
Here are the Top 5 land activities offered at Sugar Bay:
1. Bungee-Trampoline
Bungee-trampoline jumping is the kids' favourite activity at Sugar Bay. Not only are trampolines fun to bounce off on, but, they are great for the physical fitness of both adults and children. Trampolines are used regularly by athletes such as skaters, dancers, divers, and gymnasts to improve balance and stamina. Some benefits of bouncing on a trampoline include; better blood circulation, increased capacity of lungs and heart, lower cholesterol levels, improved balance and coordination, reduced stress and tension, improved muscle tone, increased energy and vitality, and a boosted immune system. This all comes with the thrill of soaring into the air.
2. King Swing
The king swing is an activity that helps many campers conquer their fear of heights. It is also Sugar Bay's campers second favourite land activity at camp. Campers would have to climb up a ladder to a platform which is quite a distance from the ground and then jump off the platform. Once they jump, they begin to swing from a harness. Swinging is the type of activity that helps children develop gross motor skills and aid with locomotion, balance and coordination skills. One can also develop muscle strength and fine motor skills from this activity. Holding on to the harness of a swing strengthens grip strength and finger coordination, which is an essential milestone for children learning to write.
3. Paintball
If there is one activity that brings campers' competitiveness out at camp, its paintball. It's like a scene from an action movie at camp when campers are participating in paintball. Besides being an adrenaline filled activity, paintball also helps increase endurance, increases physical strength, helps improve interpersonal skills and boost self-confidence and, all the running and ducking is great for weight loss and overall health. Paintball is the third-most favoured land activity at Sugar Bay.
4. BMX Riding
BMX riding is another popular land activity offered at Sugar Bay that campers really enjoy. BMX riding provides a full body workout. The peddling that this activity requires uses various leg muscles and helps build calve muscles. Since cycling requires a straight, upright posture whilst riding, campers will also gain by developing good balancing skills from the activity.
5. Skateboarding
The last activity that makes the top five, is skateboarding. Skateboarding is also a thrilling sport which is great for overall fitness and lots of fun. The activity is perfect for burning calories and staying in great physical shape. Some other benefits of skateboarding include; physical endurance, flexibility, precision, pain tolerance from all the times you will fall and stress relief.
Follow Sugar Bay on Instagram to see our best pictures of the week.
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