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Ages 10 to 12
Preteens — Searchers of Independence

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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
 
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