 At
camp we encourage children to grow and become independent through the
use of creative activities and enthusiastic staff. We teach children how
to think outside the box and problem solve in creative ways. At C.A.C.
we ensure that we create activities that appeal to a variety of age
groups. These past 2 sessions we have given children an opportunity to
train to be spies, avoid being hit in Gladiator Dodge ball, learn to
flip and tumble in the gym, jump the wake in water ski and participate
in an all day program called Panasmugglican games with various themes
such as Alice in Wonderland or Pirates. There
are always a wide variety of activities running that ensure children
use many life skills such as communication, organization, responsibility
and leadership. It is amazing to watch children as they play through
each 2-week session, grow into more creative and independent children. I
am always astounded by the children I meet at C.A.C. who are shy and
quiet at first and with each passing day become more outgoing and
confident. The best part for me is coming back year after year and
watching children grow and mature and use many of the skills learned to
become leaders at camp and then eventually work their way to being staff
members. As
a teacher I am extremely lucky to have a hand in molding children every
day but I find that there are always things that cannot be taught at
school. The curriculum as it is now does not allow time to teach the
life skills necessary to become creative and independent thinkers. I
have been lucky enough to see a few of my students at school and at
camp. The difference in their skill, creativity and self-confidence is
amazing. I have watched a few students blossom into amazing leaders
thanks in large part to the camping experience. I know for myself that I
bring as many camp activities that I can into the curriculum to make it
more meaningful and help fill in any voids that may exist. Children
when exposed to camp are able to be more independent, and creative
problem solvers. | 
