Ann Marie Sunderhaus, director of Hubbard Sports Camp, has 16 years of experience running summer programs. Her passion is seeing campers learn new skills and grow emotionally and physically. There are many benefits to the camp environment for campers. Ann Marie has shared some of her thoughts and advice from past experience.
The Benefits of Summer Camp!
- Camp is a great opportunity for children to become independent, work with campers in their same age group, make new friends and create great memories.
- Summer camp allows campers to enjoy new experiences and adventures while learning new skills one week at a time.
- Summer camp allows campers to explore their own independence, challenge themselves outside of the classroom and become socially comfortable with new people.
- Summer camp has staff members who are amazing role models and peers to campers of all ages. These relationships and friendships are amazing to watch grow throughout the summer.
- Summer camp provides a camper a second home, summer friendships, and summer comfort. Many of our campers return summer after summer wanting to see their “summerfriends and staff members”.
” It is amazing to see how much a camper grows in our environment. They develop confidence, make new friends andlearn new skills. I love hearing them beg their parents to ‘stay just a little longer’ at pick up”
Advice to parents: If your child is having a hard time at Summer Camp, speak to the camp staff. If they are aware of any concerns here is possibly a quick and simple fix. Every child reacts differently to new environments. Let the staff help your child achieve happiness and laughter at camp. I have a 5, 3 and 1 year old, all of whom show different strengths and weaknesses in different situations. Each child deserves attention and success. Help guide them through the new learning experience so they are able to find the courage to love their new camp selection. It is amazing to see how much a camper grows in our environment. They develop confidence, make new friends and learn new skills. I love hearing them beg their parents to ‘stay just a little longer’ at pick up”
-Ann Marie Sunderhaus
