Summer Camp Teaches Kids Sportsmanship Over Winning
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Summer Camp Teaches Kids Sportsmanship Over Winning
- 3. Encouraging kids to play sports at an early age does more than just develop their physical abilities.
- 4. Playing and competing on a team teaches kids valuable skills in sportsmanship that can be applied to every facet of their lives.
- 5. As your kids run, kick and score goals at summer camp, you can enjoy knowing that they are learning these five tenants of being a good sport.
- 6. PRACTICE PLAYING BY THE RULES
- 7. Learning to play fair begins with understanding how to play the game. At summer camp, every coach begins by teaching their athletes the rules of the game.
- 8. As kids begin to gain skills, these rules are constantly reviewed to make sure everyone knows what behavior on the field is considered out of bounds.
- 9. If someone does forget the rules on the field, there is always an adult supervising who can provide a gentle reminder.
- 11. At summer camp, kids look up to their older camp counselors and coaches. Yet, it is also important to teach kids that every authority figure deserves respect.
- 12. Naturally, it’s hard for kids to bite their tongue when a referee makes a call that seems unfair. That is exactly why coaches model respectful behavior that helps kids learn …
- 13. … how to accept another person’s authority with grace. Following a coach’s instruction for practices and training also teaches kids to follow directions, even when they may not feel like it.
- 15. Kids never like to lose, but it is important for them to learn that everyone can’t be a winner all the time.
- 16. When a team loses a game at summer camp, team leaders and coaches help keep their spirits high by reminding them that the point of the game is to have fun and learn.
- 17. Later, campers are encouraged to go over what happened during the game to identify any changes that can be made.
- 18. Learning how to overcome losses helps campers to see a higher purpose in every game that goes beyond simply earning a trophy.
- 20. The exuberance of winning a game is hard to control and kids need to learn that excessive celebration may make the other team feel bad.
- 21. For this reason, summer camp teams create rituals that promote a sense of wellbeing for both teams after the game.
- 22. For example, kids like to line up after a game has been played to give each member of the other team a high five. Or, they may all gather at the end to sing the camp song, which promotes unity.
- 24. In sports, no player should ever think they accomplished a win alone. In fact, passing the ball, guarding the goal and helping a teammate up after a fall all take teamwork.
- 25. During a game, kids are encouraged to acknowledge each other’s help. Saying thank you to a teammate or …
- 26. … telling a buddy that they did a good job for scoring a goal teaches kids that everyone has to work together to win the game.
- 27. Learning to play well with others is a skill that every child needs as they progress through life. Sports at summer camp are designed to ensure every kid learns how to play with good sportsmanship.
- 28. From respecting authority to comforting a friend after a loss, every kid has the chance to come out of the game a winner.
- 29. If you're considering sending your child to an , be sure to visit our site to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
- 30. Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
- 31. Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast, and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
- 33. CAMP WALT WHITMAN 1000 Cape Moonshine Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww@campwalt.com