If you are unsure of what your child is going to do for the entire summer, then you should consider sending them to a summer camp in your area. These camps differ in length and some are simply day camps, making it easy for you to find a camp that is appropriate for your child's age and needs. These camps are run by excellent instructors who want your children to learn a lot during camp, while at the same time having a ton of fun. Sending your child to a summer camp can really benefit them and this article will discuss 3 excellent reasons why you should send them. 

They Stay Active During The Summer

With all of the technology today, such as games and television, it can be hard to keep your children active during the summer time. If they are at home all of the time, they may be less likely to pick up the basketball and go outside, and more likely to play their video game for hours. Sending your child to a summer camp completely gets rid of this problem because your child will be in a structured environment where outdoor activities are planned for them throughout the day. Cell phones, computers, video games, and televisions will not be present, so using these items won't even be an option for your child. This helps your child to stay active during the summer and enjoy nature, which is good for the body and for the soul. 

They Learn Independence 

Independence is a great skill for your child to learn, especially if they are getting older and still relying on your for almost everything. Sending your child to a summer camp is a great way for them to learn independence in a safe environment. One way that your child will learn independence is by being on their own at summer camp. They will realize that they are capable of taking care of themselves each day and will feel more confident on their own. They will also likely be required to pass off certain activities on their own, such as starting a fire, creating a project from start to finish on their own, completing a sporting event, etc. Your child will see that they are capable of doing much more on their own than they thought possible and they will gain a lot of confidence in themselves and in their abilities. 

They Develop Lifelong Skills 

At summer camp, your child will improve some of the skills that they already have, while learning new skills at the same time. Different camps focus on different things, so it is going to depend on what type of camp your child is attending. For example if they have gone to a sport's camp, then they will practice a variety of outdoors sports, such a basketball, football, volleyball, running, etc. If they have gone to a more traditional outdoor camp, then they will be working on survival skills such as building fires, tying knots, hiking, and more. All of these different skills can help them to not only become better athletes, but can also give them lifelong skills that make them more self sufficient.