Program Goals
8 ways to grow a Beaver camper
Beaver makes learning fun. Kids have such a good time at camp, they may not realize all of the ways that they are growing and further developing skills.
Each of Beaver’s programs is designed around 8 important goals:
- Socialization: Making and maintaining relationships
- Independence: Learning to rely less on adults and more on themselves
- Teamwork: Working effectively in groups
- Perceived Competence: Believing that they can be successful
- Curiosity for Exploration: Demonstrating interest, inquisitiveness and eagerness to learn new things
- Responsibility for Self and Others: Learning to be accountable for their own actions and developing a sense of responsibility for their impact on others
- Problem-Solving Confidence: Knowing that they have the ability to resolve problems
- Camp Connectedness: Feeling welcomed and supported at camp
And, if what Beaver parents/caregivers tell us is any indication, it’s working. Through parent survey feedback, the data shows us reported camper growth in each of these skill domains.