When swim time is so much more than just playing in the water
Summer camps are a fantastic opportunity for children to explore new environments, develop new skills, and form meaningful connections with others. Our aquatics program at JORI is one of our most popular programs, which allows campers to swim, play, and learn about water safety. Whether it is an instructional swim required for our youngest campers or free swim, our kids are enjoying our two beautiful pools.
But swimming isn’t just a fun way to beat the heat; it can also be a powerful tool for teaching campers important core values they can carry throughout their lives. In this blog post, we’ll explore how a summer camp pool program can teach core values to campers.
Respect “TaCEO”
Respect is an essential value that helps us treat others the way they want to be treated. We call our guiding principle “TaCEO,” which stands for taking care of each other.
Campers can learn respect in our summer camp pool program in various ways. For example, they can learn to respect the lifeguards and pool rules by following the instructions and behaving responsibly around the water.
They can also learn to respect the boundaries of their fellow swimmers by avoiding rough play or splashing too much. Additionally, campers can learn to respect the environment by avoiding littering and keeping the pool area clean.
Responsibility
Responsibility is another critical value that summer camp pool programs can teach campers. Campers can learn to take responsibility for their actions and choices by swimming and playing in the water.
For example, they learn to be responsible for the safety of others by keeping an eye out for potential hazards and helping others in need.
Teamwork
Teamwork is an essential value that helps us work together to achieve common goals. Campers can learn teamwork in a summer camp pool program in many ways.
For example, they can learn to work together to complete group activities or relay races. They can also learn to work together to keep the pool area clean or to help each other learn new swimming skills.
Perseverance
Perseverance is another critical value that our summer camp pool programs teach campers. Campers can learn to persevere through challenges and setbacks by swimming and playing in the water.
For example, campers can learn to persevere through fear and uncertainty by trying new swim strokes or diving techniques. They can also learn to persevere through physical challenges.
Courage
Courage is an essential value that helps us face our fears and overcome obstacles. Campers can learn courage in a summer camp pool program in many ways.
For example, they can learn to be courageous by facing their fear of the water and learning to swim. They can also learn to be courageous by helping others in need or by trying new challenging activities.
In conclusion, our summer camp pool program can be an excellent opportunity for campers to learn important core values. By teaching respect, responsibility, teamwork, perseverance, and courage, a summer camp pool program can help campers develop the skills and character traits they need to succeed in life. So if you’re looking for a camp that puts real values behind its programs, consider joining us this summer at JORI.
Financial Aid
Did you know one of the core beliefs of JORI is that camp is for everyone, no matter their financial situation?
Please contact Kara (kara@campjori.com) for more information about our unique scholarship program and financial aid.
