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1. REASONS WHY KIDS
SHOULD PLAY SPORTS

2. Kids at day camp love to play
sports;
in fact, youngsters thrive
getting involved in all kinds of
sports.

3. From
goofy soft ball games at
summer day camp to
recreational leagues and
Little League All Star teams,
there are so many ways that
kids can learn and grow from
playing sports.

4. Physical, academic and social
benefits can all be achieved
while having lots of fun along
the way.

5. UP AND OUT

6. In a time when so many kids are glued to their techie devices,
being on a sports team gets kids into the habit of getting out
and exercising every day.

7. They may not be thinking about it while they’re out there
practicing layups, running the bases or doing soccer drills …

8. … but it’s all contributing to their overall health and
instilling habits that can lead to a healthier lifestyle right
into adulthood.

9. KIDS LEARN TO
FUNCTION AS A TEAM

10. From school and summer camp right
through college and the job market, a
“team player” is a valuable asset.

11. The ability to put individual needs,
differences and desires aside is a key
component in being on a team,
starting on your youth soccer league.

12. Kids on a sports team need to learn how to get along
with people they may not like and try to concentrate
on what will work best for the team, even if it’s at
the cost of their own individual glory.

13. MANAGING TIME

14. Of course, schoolwork comes first, and
extracurricular activities like sports
should not get in the way of academics.

15. By participating in athletics, your
child will need to develop some good
time management skills.

16. You can help by showing him how to manage time
and prioritize responsibilities so that homework,
chores, sports practices, games and competitions can
effectively fit into his or her schedule.

17. For example, he may have to finish homework rather
than watching some TV or playing outside afterschool
in order to have everything done before practice.

18. PROMOTES
SELF-ESTEEM

19. A well-coached youth athletic team
will help promote self-esteem.

20. When helping your child decide which sport
he’d most enjoy, look for one where she can
grow and improve and be sure to provide
positive reinforcement along the way.

21. As kids work hard to get better and better at
their sport, they’ll experience a joyful feeling
of accomplishment and self-confidence.

22. RAMPING UP
SOCIAL SKILLS

23. Kids participating on sports teams develop social skills
that allow them to have a good social standing the rest of
their lives.

24. Not only do they learn to interact with a variety of their
peers, but they also learn to be able to interact effectively
with older people, in particular their coaches and various
sports officials.

25. DEALING WITH
ADVERSITY

26. Your child will inevitably make
errors, miss shots and strike out at
some point when they play sports.

27. Learning how to handle these kinds
of adversity can give them valuable
skills for dealing with life’s “curve
balls” right through adulthood.

28. Learning from mistakes and coping
graciously with adversity are
excellent character building
experiences that will serve your
child well in school and beyond.

29. THEY ARE FUN!

30. Mostly, sports are just fun. You’re out
running around, learning a skill you love
and experiencing the thrill of winning and
the not-so-thrilling lows of defeat.

31. But whatever you do, you’re surrounded
by your teammates and the sense of
camaraderie and fun that accompanies
the experience of being a part of the team.

32. Let your kids enjoy the sports
experience of summer day
camp at Maplewood Summer
Day Camp.

33. Experienced staff will keep
your child both safe and
busy with:
 Arts and crafts
Games
Water sports
Gymnastics and more

34. Visit the site at
www.maplewoodyearround.com

35. 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