{"id":10490,"date":"2014-04-10T12:03:15","date_gmt":"2014-04-10T17:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/summer-camp-mma.com\/blog\/?p=10490"},"modified":"2015-05-04T11:17:50","modified_gmt":"2015-05-04T16:17:50","slug":"reasons-teenagers-summer-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summer-camp-mma.com\/blog\/10490\/reasons-teenagers-summer-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Why Teenagers Need Summer Camp (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A MMA summer camper leaning archery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Summer is almost here, and my little brother can\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n

I didn’t understand why he was so excited because he is going to spend most of his summer vacation at band camp. Band camp means he has to wake up early and practice all day long during his time off. I figured he would hate it, but, on the contrary, Ruben James LOVES it. He told me he likes to play, and he likes to be around his orchestra buddies all day. When they finish practicing, they go out to eat or to the movies or just \u201chang out\u201d at home.<\/p>\n

I started to think of all the other teenagers who don\u2019t attend a summer camp<\/i>. Do they enjoy their summer more because they get to stay home and do whatever they want or do they enjoy their summer less because they spend more time alone and bored at home?<\/p>\n

I did some research on the Internet. After reading just a few articles, I wish my mother had sent me to summer camp<\/u>! Teenagers can take away a lot from just one experience. I found seven good reasons why teenagers, like my brother, need to attend summer camp at least once.<\/p>\n


\nReasons Why Teenagers Need Summer Camp<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Structure & routine<\/b><\/h3>\n

Who says teenagers are supposed to sleep in and relax all day during the summer? That\u2019s what Saturdays are for! Teens who attend summer camp have an easier time waking up and getting back into the school routine than those who didn\u2019t follow a schedule.<\/p>\n

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A Marine Military Academy Summer Camper participates in a tug of war competition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/b>Exercise<\/b><\/h3>\n

Most summer camp activities are PHYSICAL, and do not require the use of a phone, computer or television. Campers will naturally work out their bodies as they swim, hike or play ball. Even at academic-based camps, teenagers are more likely to exercise than they would at home.<\/p>\n

\u00a0New friends<\/b><\/h3>\n

Teenagers can expand their social circle \u2013 and their Instagram followers! \u2013 at summer camp. Plus, depending on the camp, they can make friends from around the world.<\/p>\n


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Social skills<\/b><\/h3>\n

In life, it\u2019s important to try and get along. Summer camp helps teenagers fine-tune their manners and communications skills because they must meet new people and interact with them for days or even weeks at a time. Teens with good social skills also have greater self-confidence.<\/p>\n

\u00a0New challenges<\/b><\/h3>\n
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A MMA summer camper walks across a high ropes obstacle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Teenagers learn to do lots of new things at summer camp \u2013 and some of those things take them completely out of their comfort zone! Whether it is riding a horse or swimming for the first time, summer camp allows teens to challenge themselves and try new things in a safe environment. When they discover they can do it, it gives them an instant shot of self-esteem!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Self-confidence & self-esteem<\/b>:<\/h3>\n

Any victories teenagers experience at summer camp (a new skill, an award, a leadership position, etc.) help them build their confidence and self-esteem. Why are these traits important? Successful adults don\u2019t lack either one!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Independence<\/b><\/h3>\n

At some point, all kids have to \u201cleave the nest,\u201d and summer camp can help teenagers and parents prepare for that day. Teens who spend weeks away at a summer camp learn how to cope with their anxieties and become more independent. Because they\u2019ve learned how to rely on themselves to a certain extent, these teens are not as nervous when they move away to college \u2026 and neither are their parents.<\/p>\n

I wanted to validate my reasons, so I interviewed summer camp expert SgtMaj Ford Kinsley. Were my conclusions right or wrong? Find out what he has to say in my next blog!<\/p>\n

\"Danielle<\/a>Danielle Banda is a communications major at the University of Texas at Brownsville.<\/em><\/p>\n

Marine Military Academy is an all boys private college preparatory boarding school. For more information about our summer camp visit our website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.summer-camp-mma.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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