From a recent American Camp Association survey:

Campers Say

• Camp helped me make new friends. (96%)
• The people at camp helped me feel good about myself. (92%)
• Camp helped me to get to know kids who are different from me. (93%)
• At camp, I did things I was afraid to do at first. (74%)

Parents Say

• My child gained self-confidence at camp. (70%)
• My child continues to participate in some of the new activities he or she learned at camp. (63%)
• My child remains in contact with friends made at camp. (69%)