Do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer? Summer camp has been a US tradition for about 170 years. Kids have different reasons for making camp part of their lives, such as:
◆To Meet New People
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It's a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures.
◆To Enjoy Nature
There's a great big natural world out there and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is. Without trees, water and wildlife, the Earth (and all the people on it) couldn't survive (生存).
◆To Learn New Skills
Camping can also help you develop important life skills like independence and confidence. Since you'll live with a whole group of people, it's also a great way to learn about team work.
◆To Get Healthy
Most camps offer games and activities that you probably can't do in your backyard or even your neighborhood: You might try hundreds of cool things! With all the fun games and physical activities, going to camp can be a great way to get exercise and fresh air. Swimming, hiking and doing sports are much healthier than staying at home all summer.
