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The Value of Camp: What a tech-free summer teaches kids

ParentData with Emily Oster

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Exploring the Value of Camp for Kids

The chapter delves into the importance of camp experiences for children, focusing on the benefits of being tech-free, developing social skills, and fostering independence. Conversations with camp professionals highlight the transformative impact of camp on children's confidence, social growth, and sense of belonging, emphasizing the value of unsupervised play and exposure therapy for both campers and parents.

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