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Five
Benefits to the Fastest Growing Camp
Trend, Family Camp Programs
MARTINSVILLE, IN (May 1, 2007) – Parents
across the country pick their children
up from camp to hear them tell tales of
new friends, singing songs around the campfire,
and other unique programming, such as rock
star lessons, swimming with manatees, rock
climbing, and even trapeze lessons! Listening
attentively, parents find themselves wishing
they could have gone to camp too, and now,
they can!
Family camp programs, one of the fastest
growing camp trends, allow two or three
generations within a family to attend camp
together! In fact, there has been a 215
percent increase in family camp programs
in the past 15 years. To demonstrate
why there has been such a sharp increase
in family camp programs, the American Camp
Association (ACA) presents the top five
benefits of a family camp experience:
- According to ACA research, the average
age for first-time campers is seven.
Many families are discovering that for
younger children, a family camp experience
serves as excellent training wheels for
a later residential camp experience.
- A family camp experience brings together
not only immediate family members, but
also provides the opportunity for multiple
generations and extended family members
to bond. Family camp programs offer families
who are spread across the country or
even the globe to spend time together,
share stories around the campfire, and
to just have fun.
- Every family is unique, and sometimes
finding a family vacation that fits the
needs and interests of each individual
family member may be difficult. Luckily,
families have access to family camp programs!
Whether for a weekend, a week, or more,
families arrive at camp where a variety
of activities are available to suit nearly
every interest.
- Children and adults alike are more
plugged in today than ever. From MP3
Players to computers and TV, families
are tuned into the media and entertainment
industries—leaving them without
opportunities to communicate as a family.
Camp gives families a chance to unplug
and to unite, opening the lines of communication.
- Camp provides children and adults a
safe and nurturing environment to learn
new things and take healthy risks… At
camp it may be grandma’s first
time to ride a horse or dad’s first
time to go canoeing. Families share learning
experiences, allowing them to view one
another in a different light and bring
them all closer.
To find a family camp program for any
family, visit ACA's family-dedicated Web
site, www.CampParents.org.
As parents and families plan for summer
activities with their children, the American
Camp Association is a resource for all
information about camp—from the benefits
of camp to what
to pack.
Please feel free to contact Public Relations
at 765.349.3317 or pr@ACAcamps.org for
an interview with an ACA
spokesperson or information and data
on camp
trends. Also, for customizable public
service announcements, story
ideas, article
reprints, including articles about
camp costs, and other media opportunities,
visit our Media
Center.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Public Relations, American Camp Association
765-349-3317; 765-342-8456, ext. 317
pr@ACAcamps.org
About ACA
The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance
the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs
ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally
challenging learning opportunities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps
that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
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