Youth outdoor adventure camps can be one of the most gratifying and unique experiences a teen will ever have. Summer camps and adventure excursions provide teenagers with a supportive community of caring mentors who foster self-esteem and an appreciation for life.

Friendships, conquering problems, learning to self-care, and developing character are all outcomes that prepare youths for greater, brighter lives in the future. In addition, adventure camps teach many vital life skills and nurture long-term friendships and lasting memories. 

Here are five reasons why your teenager should attend a youth outdoor adventure camp this summer:

Five Reasons Youth Need Outdoor Adventure Camps

1. Try New Things

Adventure camps encourage your teenager to step outside of their comfort zone and introduce them to new outdoor activities and situations with which they are unfamiliar. They are given opportunities to try new things and discover new interests or passions. 

2. Develop Valuable Social Skills

Teenagers learn to communicate, collaborate as part of a team, and gain leadership skills. They will take on responsible duties that they may not be expected to take on elsewhere while sharing resources, participating, and collaborating with their group in an outdoor environment.

3. Learn to Navigate Healthy Risks and Value Hard Work

Teenagers who attend an adventure camp feel safer and are more inclined to take healthy risks, set personal goals, and achieve their aspirations. In a low-stress atmosphere like an adventure camp, they learn the importance of working hard to attain their goals and never giving up.

4. Build Character

Aside from establishing new friendships, teenagers become more aware of the characteristics required to cultivate and deepen these connections. During an adventure camp, your teen will learn valuable social skills such as honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, which will help them grow into a strong individual in the future.

5. Foster Independence

At an adventure camp, teenagers learn the responsibility of making their own decisions with the support of knowledgeable mentors and staff. They can take healthy risks and discover what works and what doesn't while discovering new aspects of themselves.

Created Adventure Adventure Camp

The primary purpose of a well-managed adventure camp program is to ensure that children have the time of their lives while traveling the world.  Created for Adventure offers faith-based adventure trips that incorporate exciting excursions with daily devotionals. 

Our trips will provide teens with an adventure of a lifetime, and they will return home with a better understanding of God's love for them and a greater appreciation for nature.

If you’re wanting to plan a youth outdoor adventure camp, we can help prepare all logistics for your youth group or school group, including hotel or group site camping, meals, on-site transportation, daily experiences, devotional time, and more. Contact us for more information regarding adventure camps.