Why Send a Child to Camp?

Children love going to camp! They come back with stories of friends and fun, of canoeing and campfires, of swimming and singing, of art class and archery, of crafts and cook-outs and crazy games . . . and on and on. However, parents share in the camping experiences of their children. A recent national study indicated that 90% of parents who attended camp as children have sent their own children to camp, whether it be to a day camp or to a residential camp for a weekend, a week, or a month...