When we think of camp, things that come to mind are fun, friendship, tradition, laughing, memories, and many more things. One of the best parts about being at camp is being a part of and learning the benefits of a team environment.

Whether it’s sports or some kind of collaborative project, team environments have become a common way of life and an integral part of growing up. The idea of “teams” translates to camp in more ways than one: it could be basketball, swim, dance, or even the cast of the plays… they are all teams. When you break it down even more, campers and their bunkmates are “teams.” Every camper comes to camp with a common goal to have a memorable summer and make everlasting friendships. With that being said, each camper brings their certain characteristics and personality to make a unique bunk. Working as one to keep the bunk clean, choreographing an awesome dance for MTV night, planning a fun bunk night together, and looking after one another are just a few things are make Starlight’s campers great team members.

Campers easily learn how to work well with others while sharing the basketball on the court or helping a friend learn a new dancemove. During competition, campers are taught to keep the mindset on the group as a whole instead of just themselves. Playing in a game and being in-sync on a team is all about the togetherness. Campers learn to be cheerful for their teammates’ successes in addition to being happy for their own because everyone’s success benefits the team.

Being a part of a team at camp can bring out some of the best characteristics in our campers, things like learning to respect themselves, coaches, and other campers; as well as acknowledging the idea of organization and teamwork easily translates to other things outside of camp. Campers following direction from a trained leader can go hand in hand with their progression in school, work, and life as they grow up. Working with others also allows for campers to excel to another level by pushing themselves, getting better, and thriving to develop their skills to ultimately be the best they can be.

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