Thinking about summer camp? With so many choices for kids’ camps, it can be challenging to figure out what will give your child a positive, memorable experience with lasting benefits. Perhaps you’ve never experienced a summer camp yourself or feel that your child might be reluctant about his or her art abilities. Could it be that you think art camps are for girls, or maybe you don’t think kids will get enough physical activity? Below are five reasons why you need to seriously explore sending your child to art camp.

At art camp, kids smile, laugh and beam with pride while they:

1. Develop life-long art skills, artistic appreciation and talent while creating unique art that is all their own. Regardless of the artistic ability kids arrive with, they will leave with more skills, creativity and confidence!
2. Enjoy fun, creative play in which they are inspired with music, games, stories, art lessons and activities that stretch their imaginations. Both boys and girls      love to imagine, create and express their own ideas!
3. Increase social skills; make friends and team up with fellow campers for arty adventures. Collaborative problem-solving and the ability to thrive in group interactions contribute to future success!
4. Unplug from technology and experience hands-on adventures that are active and empower kids’ to express their imaginations while having a blast. Art camps include activities that get kids moving, imagining, and creating while discovering themselves!
5. Build self-esteem in a setting that encourages personal growth but is non-competitive and non-judgmental. Kids feel GREAT when they take part in art camp, which enables them to unleash their creative potential!