Summer camp can help shy children break out of their shell. At camp, children have opportunities to discover hidden talents and strengths through activities. They also build confidence and social skills by participating in fun group activities and competitions. Camp staff encourage children to take on leadership roles, which allows them to feel bold and outgoing. As a result, parents often see their formerly shy children return from camp with a more confident personality.

3. As a parent, you know
your child has a vibrant
personality that is just
waiting to be shared with
the world.

4. But their overly shy nature
can make it difficult for
them to allow their best
characteristics to shine.

5. Naturally, you may be worried
about how they will survive at
camp when they find it hard
to squeak out more than a
word or two in new social
situations.

6. The great news is that
you can set aside those
worries.

7. Summer camp is designed to
help youngsters break out of
their shell by offering
opportunities for developing
social skills.

8. DISCOVER HIDDEN TALENTS
AND STRENGTHS

9. Shyness sometimes reflects a
lack of confidence that is
normal in children.

10. Building your child’s
self-esteem in other areas
allows them to feel as though
they have something valuable
to share.

11. At camp, kids learn that they
can do anything they set out to
do. It can be finally getting up
on a wakeboard or performing
a complicated dance routine.

12. Camp activities are designed to
encourage kids to share their
talents as they make progress.

13. Be ready for your shy youngster
to suddenly project serious
confidence when
demonstrating a new
gymnastics skill.

14. PARTICIPATE IN FUN
GROUP ACTIVITIES

15. Shyness often melts away as
kids lose themselves in fun
activities.

16. For instance, youngsters
simply can’t help but return
a splash at another camper
when they are swimming in
the pool.

17. Group activities also give
them a chance to be
included in friendly
competitions or a night full
of fun camping on a nearby
island on the lake.

18. These shared experiences
allow kids to form bonds
that make those early days
of shyness seem like a
distant memory.

19. TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES

20. Camp staff members quickly
recognize kids for their
contributions to the group.

21. And every counselor is adept at
identifying those kids who need
a little encouragement to take
on leadership opportunities.

22. From leading the group on a
hike to being team captain
during a sports competition,
your shy camper will transform
into a leader who can handle
greater responsibilities.

23. The positive reinforcement
provided by their camp
counselors and fellow campers
allows them …

24. … to feel bold enough to take
on leadership roles even after
they return home from camp.

25. Parents often marvel at how
much their child has
changed after a summer
away at camp.

26. Not only is there the potential
for your son or daughter to
grow an inch or two in stature,
but they also may come back
with a more outgoing
personality.

27. One that reveals all those great
traits you know and love. After a
summer at camp, your biggest
challenge …

28. … will be keeping your newly
outgoing child stimulated during
those months until camp reopens
again.

31. VISIT THE SITE AT

32. MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP
AND ENRICHMENT CENTER
150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
PO Box 88 (Mailing)
South Easton, MA 02375
Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com
Telephone: (508) 238-2387
FAX: (508) 238-1154