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Virginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastAuthor: VAHC
The Virginia Headwaters Council (VAHC) is the local council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) that serves Scouts in areas of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and West Virginia and areas of central Virginia. Language: en Genres: Business, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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CampCast S3 Epi2 - What do kids get from summer camp?
Episode 2
Sunday, 22 June, 2025
I very short dive into the literature about what youth get from attending summer camp. 📚 Research & Studies on Camp Benefits1. Wilson & Sibthorp (2018) – Youth learning outcomes at summer campsYouths develop independence, perseverance, responsibility, confidence, emotion regulation, teamwork, and more2. American Camp Association National Camp Impact Study (2023)High-quality camp experiences promote youth independence, social awareness, belonging, and deeper connections3. American Camp Association Press Release (2023)Highlights lasting mental health benefits, resilience, and confidence among youth after camp4. ACA “Directions” Research (2001–2004)Found sustained increases in self-esteem, independence, leadership, friendship skills, social comfort, spiritual growth, and more across 80 camps5. Shafer (2016) – Harvard Graduate School of EducationA 2005 study of 80 camps showed significant growth in social-emotional skills—self-awareness, relationship skills, social comfort, decision-making6. SeriousFun & Yale Child Study Center Report (2012)Children with serious illness who attend SeriousFun camps show improved confidence, self-esteem, independence, reduced stress, and stronger social skills7. ACA Article (2022) – Holistic benefitsExplores self-confidence, self-reliance, leadership, friendship skills, and environmental awareness gains through camp experiences8. CAMExperst Overview (2016)General summary: overnight camp fosters physical, emotional, intellectual, moral, and social growth9. ACA “Summer Residential Camps” (2009)Residential camps foster positive identity, social skills, values/spiritual growth, and physical/thinking skills10. Templeton Foundation (April 2025)Emphasizes development of moral virtues, perseverance, compassion, gratitude, and civic collaboration at camp
