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Their world
  • Becoming more of an individual, exploring likes and dislikes, expressing particular personality traits
  • Developing specific interests (sports, music, drama, computers)
  • Friendships become increasingly important, as does socializing in groups
  • Developing a more sophisticated sense of right and wrong, understanding codes of behaviour
Their concerns
  • How they compare with others
  • Question rules and structures
  • Looking for role models outside of family
What camp offers
  • A chance to test out a wide range of activities and also to focus on specific interests and talents
  • A supportive environment in which to take on physical, emotional and intellectual challenges
  • A safe place to explore capabilities and limitations
  • Promotes the setting of appropriate boundaries
  • Encourages children to take responsibility for their own actions
  • A chance to make new friends outside of home or school

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