The youth of today is in dire need of a collective summer camp adventure. Why? Simple; in our interconnected and wired world, our children (and adults) are increasingly tethered to their digital devices, working tirelessly to maintain digital profiles. As social as these exercises seem, they are in fact becoming more of a way to Read More …
Category: Summer Adventure Camps
Finding Excitement at Deer Creek Summer Adventure Camps
Summer adventure camps can be socially rewarding experiences, as well as educational and exciting. By setting goals and working together with teams, campers learn how to trust each other and work together to accomplish common objectives. According to the Experiential Learning Center at the University of Colorado Denver, experiential learning is “a process through which Read More …
Survival Tips for Wilderness Ventures
You can find day camps in the middle of any city, but the charm of overnight camps is their rugged surroundings. Hills, deserts, creeks, and open prairies await campers from all over the state. Exploring the outdoors has tempted children for centuries, and for almost as long adults have instilled the necessity of safety. At Read More …
Married Couples Gain a Lot from Group Retreats
It takes years, sometimes an entire lifetime to really know yourself. Humans are incredibly complex, and every experience, tragic or seemingly insignificant, changes and develops people in some way. Many marriage counselors know that the root of many relationship problems comes not from infidelity or abuse; it’s the simple fact that couples don’t just have Read More …
Prepare for Wilderness Ventures at Camp
Professional athletes often devote their whole summers to personal training: adhering to a strict regimen of exercise either on their own or with a trainer. Many members of the military do something similar before they serve on active duty. Really, any participant in a physically strenuous pursuit will prepare himself beforehand. Preparation for wilderness ventures Read More …
You Can Play Too While Your Kid’s at Camp in Texas
A lot of parents go through separation anxiety when they send their kids to camp in Texas, but they should look at the time as fun for them too. Any sadness or fear is completely normal: you’ve spent endless hours with your children, and if camp is the first time you’re not there to protect Read More …
Stop Lethargy with Adventure Camps
Unless you’ve outlawed all electronics from your home, you know that television is a curse and a blessing. On rainy days when everyone’s trapped inside, it can harness a lot of your kids’ energy; on warm sunny days, though, it can be addictive and keep children from actually enjoying the beautiful world. Finding a balance Read More …