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Bonding and Beyond at Pine Crest Family Camp
15 May 2018 - by Sarah Joseph
Every summer, hundreds of campers come to YMCA Camp Pine Crest, eager to meet new friends, try new things, and make amazing memories. Most of these campers have been away from home once or twice, or experienced camp in some capacity before they enter our care, but there is always a cohort of children for whom this is their first time away from their families. To help manage any anxiety, our camp counsellors quickly establish a routine with campers to ease the transition from home life to camp life. But if you’re looking for an opportunity to help your child prepare for camp ahead of time — and have a great time while you’re at it — look no further than Pine Crest’s unique Family Camp program.
Family Camp provides you with an opportunity to experience Pine Crest with your family and see what it’s all about, before sending your children off on their own. Parents and children can spend time together exploring this new environment and challenging each other during new activities. Research shows that families who spend quality time together create stronger emotional bonds between parents and children. This often results in better grades on your child’s report card, and fewer behavioural challenges manifesting during the teenage years.
Family Camps offer programming for each age group, including family activities that everyone does together as well as adult-only programs for when the “grown-ups” need some challenge. Adults and children can participate in all the traditional camp activities: canoeing, kayaking, swimming, arts and crafts, and the rock climbing wall. Our Family Camp philosophy is to balance independence with bonding — and the results are often incredible. Parents have the opportunity to see their children in a brand new environment that is designed to challenge them to reach new heights (literally, and figuratively!).
Register for Family Camp today! There is still space in our May Long-Weekend camp from May 18th to 21st. Visit our website, or call 1-877-303-2267. Look out for more opportunities to join us for Family Camp by following us on Facebook.
Family Camp provides you with an opportunity to experience Pine Crest with your family and see what it’s all about, before sending your children off on their own. Parents and children can spend time together exploring this new environment and challenging each other during new activities. Research shows that families who spend quality time together create stronger emotional bonds between parents and children. This often results in better grades on your child’s report card, and fewer behavioural challenges manifesting during the teenage years.
Family Camps offer programming for each age group, including family activities that everyone does together as well as adult-only programs for when the “grown-ups” need some challenge. Adults and children can participate in all the traditional camp activities: canoeing, kayaking, swimming, arts and crafts, and the rock climbing wall. Our Family Camp philosophy is to balance independence with bonding — and the results are often incredible. Parents have the opportunity to see their children in a brand new environment that is designed to challenge them to reach new heights (literally, and figuratively!).
Register for Family Camp today! There is still space in our May Long-Weekend camp from May 18th to 21st. Visit our website, or call 1-877-303-2267. Look out for more opportunities to join us for Family Camp by following us on Facebook.
