How camp helps shy and insecure children
One reason that many parents send their kids to a holiday camp like Sugar Bay is so that they can make new friends and become more confident in a safe and fun environment, without the added pressure that often comes from school or home. Evidently, many children have left Sugar Bay's shores having received much personal benefit from their holiday experience. They share their stories below: Mvelo (High school student, Parktown): "Sugar Bay changed my life forever. Before I came to Sugar Bay, I had a low self-esteem ; I was anti-social and never had any friends . I chose to rather be at home, indoors, rather than playing outside because I was afraid of socializing with other kids as I felt like they would judge me. All of that began to change when I came to Sugar Bay, 10 years ago. I was inspired and encouraged to break out of my shell and socialize . Since then, I love coming back to Sugar Bay and making new friends. I’ve loved every single moment I’ve spent here ...