Program Goals

8 ways to grow a Beaver camper

In the same way you stealthily mix broccoli or kale into your child’s favorite food, Beaver makes learning fun. Kids have such a good time at camp, they often don’t realize all of the ways that they’re growing developmentally. But, that can totally be our little secret.

Each of Beaver’s programs is designed around 8 important goals:

• Socialization: Making and keeping friendships
• Independence: Learning to rely less on adults and more on themselves
• Teamwork: Working effectively in groups of their peers
• Perceived Competence: Believing that they can be successful
• Interest in Exploration: Being more curious, inquisitive and eager to learn new things
• Responsibility: Learning to be accountable for their own actions and mistakes
• 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 tell us is any indication, it’s working. Over the past 3 years, over two-thirds report their child has shown noticeable growth in all eight of these areas.