Independence and Self-Esteem

At summer camp, campers are lifted from their usual routine. In most cases, their parents and usual friends aren't there. Summer camp gives kids the unique opportunity to branch out and make new friends while learning new things in a positive environment. Camp provides a wonderful environment for your child to grow. They will learn new skills and try lots of activities, but they'll also learn more about themselves and how to interact with others. All of this is done under the guidance and support of positive Catholic role models. Camp counsellors are seen less by kids as "teachers" or "bosses" and more as cool, older friends. And these camp counsellors want to help your child grow, learn, and generally have the best time ever!

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New Interests

Because summer camp is packed with fun activities like archery, canoeing, mountain biking, geocaching, swimming, arts and crafts, drama and music, kids get the chance to explore interests they never knew they had. Your child might come home with a new passion! And even if they don't fall completely in love with one activity, the chance to try so many different things will definitely enrich their development, and all this in a positive, Christian setting.

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Active Lifestyles

Many kids today prefer watching television or playing videos games to physical activity. Camp is an environment where kids can learn to have fun being active. It'll get them out of the house and onto the sports field, or rock wall, or beachfront!

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Appreciation for Nature

Kids who spend most of their lives in the city will get the chance to explore nature -- a chance they might not get the rest of the year going to school. At summer camp, your child will discover nature in a new and profound way!

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Building Memories

Kids come away from camp having just had the best week of their lives! They've made new pals (who often become lifelong friends), they've experienced all sorts of fun activities, and most importantly, they feel good about themselves! The good memories your child will make at camp will last a lifetime.

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Camp Changes Lives!

We have seen countless examples of how summer camp has changed kids' lives. It's what makes us camp leaders want to keep working in this awesome ministry. The growth children experience as they learn to be more patient, respectful, confident and skilled is evident, as many parents can testify.

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We at the St. Malo Catholic Camps are Catholic Christian camps, which means that through each of our activities, we share the love of God to each camper while offering an activity-packed week of fun. This nurturing, inclusive environment is so important in the life of a young person. Offering the opportunity for spiritual growth as well as growth in skill and character is what makes the St. Malo Catholic Camp program different from other camps. We believe that the values our camp staff can instill in the campers can only serve to positively influence their young lives.

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Thanks for considering sending your children to summer camp. If kids are ready for camp, we can almost guarantee you won't regret sending them!