Summer Camp

Summer camps are supervised camps conducted to entertain as well as equip students with various life skills such as teamwork, socializing, decision- making, independent and responsible living and more. It aids the overall development of a child and in addition to all these perks, children have fun during this process as they get to explore entirely new arenas and expand their reach. This is a widely accepted drill by the schools for the students.

My Summer Camp Experience

Here I’d like to share my own experience with a summer camp in grade 6. Our school organised a little 3 day camp to a nearby hill-station. Many of our regular teachers joined us along with hike counsellors and tour guides who were extremely experienced in camping activities. We were given special instructions about discipline and behaviour which has to be maintained while at a high altitude place.

We started the journey in a bus where we played team games to socialize with students from other classes. Upon reaching our destination, we were informed about various aspects of camping and about everything we should pay attention to it. It was a first multi-day trip without our parents for most of us.

It was a challenge as we had to take care of ourselves and our belongings in the absence of our parents who usually complete most of these chores for us. This taught us about living independently and taking up responsibility. While on the campsite, all the students were divided into groups and were given various tasks such as helping to set up tents, gathering firewood and arranging food.

These tasks gave us a chance to work in teams and know each other well. After the hard work, we were served delicious but simple food. Once done with the dinner, every student helped tirelessly to clean up the surrounding areas and wash the dishes. These things develop helpful nature in the kids and inculcate a fine habit of completing their work themselves.

We were taken into the woods to hike and explore nature and its elements. There we were taught about the importance of various vegetation and we also learnt about the local wildlife. While hiking in the dense and endless woods we received a chance to explore the intricacy and wonders of nature.

The entire camping experience holds an overwhelming amount of life skill to learn and apply. I feel extremely lucky to have got the chance to experience this time as it taught me values of life. Every parent should ensure that their child spends enough time in understanding and exploring nature rather than indulging in technology all the time. Nature teaches us the concept of simple living and provides serenity to our minds in our fast moving lives.

Conclusion

Keeping in mind the vast difference this little endeavor creates in a child’s development schools across various countries have started organizing such camps. These are aimed at ensuring the overall development of a child along with academic excellence. Students as well as parents must encourage the students to participate in such camps.