Camp Laurel South

Self-Esteem is a very unique concept.  No matter how strong someone is, a little and seemingly insignificant interaction can seriously sway their sense of self in a positive or negative direction. This is especially true in children, who are very impressionable and aware of all that happens around them. Having supportive and encouraging interactions is vital toward developing strong self-confidence, thus making camp the ultimate self-esteem booster.

At Laurel South, the support and encouragement needed to help boost campers’ self-esteem is prevalent and comes from both staff and campers. Starting during Staff Orientation, a family environment is created; the community feel and comradery are unbeatable.  Staff are there for one another and are genuinely invested in each other’s endeavors. Whether in times of trial or times of success, encouragement is unwavering. This helps instill positivity and confidence into campers’ minds. The more they hear “you can do it” or “you’re doing great”, the more the children believe it.

Receiving support isn’t the only way to boost a campers’ self-esteem. Campers also gain self-confidence by giving support. The more support a camper gives his or her peers, the better the camper feels about himself or herself, and the more likely they are to continue to give support. It’s a constant cycle that further reinforces the positive and comforting atmosphere at camp, and is a big reason why campers at camp are able to break out of their comfort zone.

So if you want to see your kids self-esteem go through the roof…send them to camp!