Ahh the holidays. Amidst the scramble of sports schedules, school projects, school concerts and term papers, many summer camps schedule reunions around the holiday season. These provide a few days to relax and unwind and think about a more carefree (and warmer)-- summer.
Whether your child's reunion is scheduled by the camp or an informal one put together by parents and their children, there are huge benefits to these get-togethers. Reunions get children excited for the upcoming summer, and they allow anyone feeling social or academic stress at home to return to a carefree camp mode. Given the competitive atmosphere which pervades academics and sports these days, many kids are happy to unwind and see summer friends with whom they have a deep connection. They recharge and are ready to face new challenges knowing that they have special friends who will always be there for them.
Camp reunions make the long wait for summer seem a little shorter. For children who become anxious about homesickness or other issues, reunions can remind them why they enjoyed camp so much and allay some anxiety. Sometimes, a group of boys or girls reminiscing about the summer will bring to the surface some issues that came up at camp that parents may never have heard about before. Once the reunion is over, question your child casually, and if you feel that anything needs to be brought to the attention of the camp directors, definitely let them know. If the directors can avoid issues going forward, they will be more than happy to do so!
Camp reunions can be exiting to enjoy the time. Attending the camp can teach a child very good lesson of life.
Posted by: Career guidance | December 07, 2011 at 12:30 AM