As we advance toward a even more connected world, keeping camp experiences alive will have a profound affect on the future. Cultivating confidence, inspiring impact, and understanding our connections to the world around us are an invaluable part of what it means to be a camper. Support Wilderness Camps from EarthWorks Institute at: www.earthworksinst.org

1. 50% “Our camp has had a positive impact in our
community.”
Parents
93% “Camp helped my child get to know kids
who were different from him/her.”
Discover how summer day camps are shaping the next generation.
Pillars of a Holistic Camp Experience
Measured Impacts:
96%
92%
“Camp helped me make new friends.”
“Camp helped me feel good about myself.”
70% “My child gained self-confidence at camp.”
49% “Academically focused programs &
partnerships are a priority for our camp.”
Sources:
https://www.acacamps.org/resource-library/camping-magazine/why-day-camp-matters
https://www.acacamps.org/press-room/aca-facts-trends
https://www.acacamps.org/about/who-we-are/20-20-vision/pillars-hope
http://campspirit.com/wp-content/themes/CampSpiritTheme/pdf/a1edemicjournals/JFI--Camp%20Article.pdf
Making Friends
Fun in the Outdoors
Improving Independence
Developing Self-esteem
Camps Today Require
Traditional Values
Academic Affiliations
Developing Life Skills
Professional Staff & Coaches
Takeaways & Achievements
Modern Values
Americans estimated to
attend camp in 2017.
Campers
14M
Only a small portion of
camps offers wilderness trips.
Wilderness
21%
More than half of U.S.
camps are day programs.
Day Camps
5.6K
Intimacy with Nature
Using senses to explore
the world around us
Observing nature and
natural habitats
Understanding our
connection to nature
Authentic Human
Connection
Personal interactions
outside of the home
Practicing friendship
building skills
Expand social comfort
Our Human Powered
Activities
Outdoor games
Physical activities
Promoting wellness &
active lifestyles
As we advance toward a even more connected world, keeping camp
experiences alive will have a profound affect on the future. Cultivating
confidence, inspiring impact, and understanding our connections to the
world around us are an invaluable part of what it means to be a camper.
Support Wilderness Camps from EarthWorks Institute at: earthworksinst.org
Campers
Directors
EarthWorks Institute
www.earthworksinst.org
585-861-8127