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Changing Lives Through the Gift of Summer Camp
Summer Camps SHOULD be available to all kids and we plan to help that happen. As a parent all you need to do is REGISTER and we'll take it from there. As a Camp Director make sure you're REGISTERED in Camps Rock and you'll be set.
Thank you and I hope you have had a great summer.
The reason Camps Rock Foundation exists !!!
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of our Camps Rock Foundation is to provide all children the opportunity to attend summer camps. We are specifically focused on children who have experienced financial hardships, discrimination, disabilities, or life events that have been challenging. Attending camp enables children to develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills, fostering independence, friendship, exploration of interests, and teaching valuable life lessons such as resilience and leadership.
VISION STATEMENT
A world where every child has the opportunity to experience the life-changing benefits of summer camp!
Do Camps Help Kids Grow?
YES, YES THEY DO !!!
Personal resources and resources of the sociocultural environment help children and adolescents to successfully cope with challenges in everyday life, which is associated with better individual well-being. SCOUT, the ‘Study on Competence development in OUT-of-school settings’, investigated whether participation in a summer camp enhanced adolescents’ personal resources, well-being, and readiness to contribute to the community.
Kirchhoff E, Keller R, Blanc B. Empowering young people-the impact of camp experiences on personal resources, well-being, and community building. Front Psychol. 2024 Feb 14;15:1348050. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1348050. PMID: 38420173; PMCID: PMC10899333.
ABSOLUTELY !!!
A new American Camp Association (ACA) study highlights the lasting impacts of camp and the ways that quality camp experiences support young people in developing valuable skills, learning who they are, and preparing for life beyond camp. The National Camp Impact Study, which looks at data gathered between 2017 and 2022, includes both youth and staff research and is the first longitudinal study of its kind.
American Camp Association. (2023, April 18). Breakthrough Study from American Camp Association Outlines the Benefits of Camp Experience. Retrieved from American Camp Association website
YES, YES THEY DO !!!
Youth need opportunities to try new things, feel successful, and develop meaningful relationships with others. Summer camp (henceforth, “camp”) is an out-of-school-time youth development setting that is often associated with meeting these developmental needs of youth (Garst et al., 2011). Camp programs vary in focus and activities (e.g., STEM, outdoor skills, watersports, generalist),
Povilaitis, Victoria; Warner, Robert; and Wheatley, Katie McGregor (2023) "The Lasting Benefits of Multiyear Camp Programming for Youth from Low-Income Backgrounds," Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 18: Iss. 1, Article 7.
DOI: 10.34068/JYD.18.01.07
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GREAT SUMMER CAMP QUOTES
“Where every day is an adventure waiting to be discovered.”
“Making every campfire story, a memory that lasts a lifetime.”
“Unplug, explore, grow – that’s the summer camp motto.”
“Where every sunrise brings new challenges and every sunset, new friendships.”
“Building tomorrow’s leaders, one campfire at a time.”
“In nature’s classroom, every lesson is an adventure.”
“Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary”
“Where every challenge is an invitation to grow, and every activity, a chance to glow.”
“Capturing the essence of youth, one campfire, one hike, one laugh at a time.”
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams”
“The laughter, friendships, and adventures at summer camp leave a unforgivable mark on the hearts and minds of those who experience it”
“Camp life: Where everyday worries disappear, and joy takes center stage”
“Chasing sunsets and memories at summer camp”.
“Camp is a canvas where children paint their dreams, create lifelong memories, and find the colors of their true selves”
SUMMER CAMPS and EDUCATION
Social & Emotional Growth
92% of campers say camp helped them feel more confident in themselves.
74% report improved social skills and making lasting friendships.
70% say they have become more independent and responsible.
Skill Development & Learning
63% of campers tried a new activity they would not have otherwise experienced.
60% learned a new skill they continue to use at home or school.
68% report higher resilience (ability to bounce back after challenges).
Health & Wellness
81% of campers increased physical activity during camp.
72% spent more time outdoors and felt a stronger connection to nature.
67% reduced daily screen time while at camp.
Long-Term Impact
78% of parents observed increased confidence and self-esteem in their child after camp.
71% of campers reported they felt a stronger sense of community and belonging.
65% carried camp values (teamwork, leadership, respect) into school and daily life.
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