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[quote=Anonymous]Sleepaway camp is a cultural thing.

If you didn't grow up with it you just don't get it.

Those of who did know it was life changing. If you can't afford it fine, but we don't do it for "connections." We do it because its'a chance to unplug from the high stress world where kids can grow and connect to other people, learn self reliance and new skills, and discover who they are away from the pressures of their home environment, school, and yes, their family.

My urban family was allergic to the outdoors -- at camp I learned to pack-in, hike, canoe, rock-climb and so much more. I became an avid-outdoorswoman in my twenties, and as a mom now I am a GS leader who takes other peoples kids into the woods, on hikes and tries to pay it forward. But honestly, a one-day hike does not cut it. Being in nature for weeks is where it's at.

Add in camp culture -- sense of caring community, songs, traditions etc. and the conflict resolution -- it really is an amazing experience.[/quote]

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