THE BENEFITS OF SUMMER CLIMBING CAMP: WHY IT'S MORE THAN JUST FUN
Camps are a great place for kids to explore interests, connect with other kids, and stay active during the summer. It can be easy to default to extra screen time during the break from school. Camp is a way to keep them active!
Kids can also get bored with all the extra unstructured time summer provides. While unstructured play is really good for kids developmentally, having some fun activities on the calendar can help break up that time and stave off boredom.
With all the camp options out there, why send your kids to climbing camp?
Climbing is an activity with all kinds of benefits for kids.
It helps increase physical fitness
Climbing burns off energy, builds strength, and is also really fun! Kids are naturally inclined to climb things and they often love getting to do it on a larger scale. The mechanics of climbing build strength and coordination in perhaps a different way than they’re used to.
It’s great for mental health
Climbing develops mental focus and can help alleviate stress and anxiety.
It can increase personal growth
Trying something new is hard. Trying something new and watching yourself figure it out is a huge confidence boost. As kids continue, the rewards of seeing themselves progress through different challenges is very empowering.
Climbing fosters problem-solving skills
In climbing, the brain is engaged as much as the body and kids can develop their creative thinking.
It builds resilience
Trying something difficult and failing, in a small arena like a climbing wall, can help kids build the skill of seeing failure as an opportunity and trying again instead of giving up. This is a critical skill that translates to other areas of life.
Camp provides a safe, supervised environment for all of these things. Kids get expert instruction and safety training, along with access to all the necessary equipment. Plus they get to socialize with other kids and make new friends. Kids who choose to continue with climbing will develop a long term interest and sport that can support and challenge them throughout their lives.
We still have a few summer camp spots left for 2024! Visit our camps page to learn more.
