Those counselors did something right, yall.
For some Southern kids, summertime means hitting the road forfamily vacations.
Others head to all-star sports programs.
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Some like to knock out that summer reading list or can’t wait for swim team practices every day.
And then there are the camp kids.
I write this with the privilege of being a camp kid.
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Those counselors must’ve done something right!
Camp mail definitely prepared us for our futures in expertthank-you notewriting, too.
You just might be a camp kid.
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Sure, parents teach their children to clean their rooms at home.
), sweep, dust, and more.
Youre Efficient At Packing
Do you consistently over-or under-pack before trips?
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You probably weren’t a camp kid.
And that’s just the half of it.
Don’t forget your red, white, and blue Fourth of July outfit, though!
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There’s always room for that.
Plenty of camp scenarios are just mini real-world social situations.
The communication skills you absorb there are often tied to being adaptable and flexible.
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As one editor said, “It’s not all about you!”
You wake up at the same time every morning and have a plan for the day.
There’s no snoozing the camp-wide alarm.
And what former camp kid cant spout off a rhyme about which snakes are poisonous and which are safe?
Summer camp is an amazing opportunity for children to build a sense of independence.
Camp offers a safe environment to build self-reliance and a passion for new experiences.
Campers become dedicated to achieving goals and gain the ability to make new friends they wouldn’t otherwise.
Camp kids are given real-world responsibilities that are taken seriously.
I know that being a camp kid is an immense privilege.
