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[quote=Anonymous]My son did a week away this summer. These were the benefits:

- very limited screen time
- outdoors everyday getting exercise 
- all new activities for him to try. All activities were chosen by him each day. 
- he had to pick up after himself (dirty clothes in a laundry bag, put dishes and trash away after eating). Very much teaches responsibility and independence. No relying on parents to do everything for them. 
- had to go to bed at the same time every day
- had to be respectful of others while sharing a cabin
- learned how to navigate new social situations with his peers and resolve conflicts 
- made new friends and bonded with his close friend who attended with him
- gained the commraderie of nightly activities of the entire camp. This sense of community was really beneficial. 
- he came home with a real appreciation for the comforts of home and his own bed.

It was a great experience. One week was perfect. He did great but was ready to come home at the end. He was able to receive emails from us and he responded back to one of them so I didn’t have to wait for a letter in the mail.

- had to learn how to navigate new social situations 
- group comm[/quote]

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