Their world

• Torn between childhood and adolescence: sometimes rushing to be grown up, other times yearning to remain a kid
• Looking for role models
• Questioning the rhyme and reason of the world around them
• Friendships and peers gain greater importance

Their concerns

• Looking for more independence from parents
• Worried about fitting in with peers
• Want to define their unique personality

What camp offers

• A good outlet for the independence preteens crave; boundaries are expanded, but in a supervised and nurturing environment
• Campers are given greater responsibility and encouraged to solve problems themselves
• An environment where they are able to acquire and master skills at their own pace
• Many athletic, social and recreational activities allow preteens to find a fit, master a skill and gain more self-esteem
• Campers learn teamwork
• Counsellors and camp instructors act as role models
• A diverse environment that encourages tolerance and acceptance