How Summer Camp Helps Kids Grow
What makes summer camp such a meaningful and formative experience for kids—and why do so many keep coming back year after year? In this episode, Amy sits down with two leaders from the WinShape Camps team for a behind-the-scenes look at how Camp is intentionally designed to help kids grow in faith, confidence, and resilience. From counselor influences to outdoor play and faith-filled moments that stick, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how camp can shape your kids in powerful ways. You’ll also hear about what sets WinShape Camps apart, why camp remains valuable as kids get older, and how it creates a safe space for them to try new things, build relationships, and thrive.
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Question of the Week: What is a recent challenge that you have overcome?
Timestamps | How Summer Camp Helps Kids Grow
[1:30] Introduction to Guests – Keenan Riley & Emma Del Sesto
[7:04] “Why do you think that Summer Camp is so important for kids?”
[8:35] Camp is a place to try and fail at things, in a safe environment.
[10:12] A Christian summer camp is a Christ-saturated environment.
[11:15] Peer Influence is stronger than parent-influence in the teenage years.
[1245] “What parts of WinShape Camps programming are impactful in your minds?”
[17:00] Auditorium elements at Camp are “Campified.”
[22:02] One-on-one moments with Summer Staff are programmed to give Campers a chance to discuss things that are on their hearts.
[24:38] “What specific programming elements does Boys Camp uniquely have, and why?”
[26:58] “What specific programming elements does Girls Camp uniquely have, and why?”
[27:18] The Head, Heart, and Hands model at Girls Camp.
[35:40] The Legacy Years – New age-specific programming at WinShape Camps for Boys at Cleveland and WinShape Camps for Girls at Young Harris.
[40:42] Question of the Week.
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