Our Sunday Funday was FUN-tastic yesterday. One special moment when a small girl wanted to be able to take the tube down The Rut by herself - mom & dad were debating and then turned to me and asked, "do you think she can do it?" I looked at The Rut (full of snow - no ice), looked into the little girl's pleading eyes and said "there's no reason for me to say no" - mom & dad told their daughter to go. As she got into her tube and slid off, dad said - "wow, that's the first time she wanted to do it herself!"
We often think about summer camp as the ideal time/environment for kids to gain independence - yesterday's event reminded me that at Camp we have that amazing opportunity all year long. Whether it be the first time a young child speeds down a tube slide by themselves or crafts a candle, the opportunity is there.
Throughout the day yesterday, as families played in the snow here at Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA the evidence mounted that well delivered outdoor recreation activities can strengthen famly bonds and foster development of important life skills for all. In today's world we all need to be confident, to take risks, to take turns, to try new things and find ways to connect to each other.
Can't wait until next Sunday for FUNday and families playing & growning together.
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