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'''Summer camp''' is a common destination for children and teenagers during the [[Summer vacation|summer months]] in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend camp ("campers") participate in a variety of activities, many of which wouldn't be possible or practical during the school year. Although the traditional image of summer camp is of a woodsy place with [[hiking]], [[canoeing]], and [[campfire]]s, today's summer camps offer a wide variety of specialized activities. For example, there are camps for the [[performing arts]], [[rock music]], [[magic (illusion)]], [[computer camp|computers]], children with special needs, and [[Dieting|weight loss]]. Religious summer camps, especially those run by Jewish organizations like [[URJ]], | '''Summer camp''' is a common destination for children and teenagers during the [[Summer vacation|summer months]] in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend camp ("campers") participate in a variety of activities, many of which wouldn't be possible or practical during the school year. Although the traditional image of summer camp is of a woodsy place with [[hiking]], [[canoeing]], and [[campfire]]s, today's summer camps offer a wide variety of specialized activities. For example, there are camps for the [[performing arts]], [[rock music]], [[magic (illusion)]], [[computer camp|computers]], children with special needs, and [[Dieting|weight loss]]. Religious summer camps, especially those run by Jewish organizations like [[URJ]], Young Israel, Bnei Akiva, and also by [[Evangelical Christian]] organizations, are also very popular. | ||
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Many camps also bring children of all ages around the world. Some camps are often called 'Adventure Camps' - often having a very specific theme. Many of these programs emphasize skill development and personal growth through the adventures offered. Examples of such camps include [http://www.HulbertVoyageurs.org Voyageurs Youth Trips] (offering rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and backpacking), [http://www.actionquest.com ActionQuest worldwide sailing and scuba diving adventures for teens], [http://www.gobroadreach.com Broadreach Summer Adventures],[http://www. | Many camps also bring children of all ages around the world. Some camps are often called 'Adventure Camps' - often having a very specific theme. Many of these programs emphasize skill development and personal growth through the adventures offered. Examples of such camps include [http://www.HulbertVoyageurs.org Voyageurs Youth Trips] (offering rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and backpacking), [http://www.actionquest.com ActionQuest worldwide sailing and scuba diving adventures for teens], [http://www.gobroadreach.com Broadreach Summer Adventures],[http://www.broadreachcollege.com Broadreach College],[http://www.adventurescrosscountry.com Adventures Cross-Country], [http://www.adventuretreks.com Adventure Treks],[http://www.wilderness-adventure.com Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing] (founded 1990) and [http://www.ancienttreasurehunters.com Ancient Treasure Hunters.] Others are known as "teen tours." Examples include [http://www.weissmantours.com/ Weissman Teen Tours], [http://www.westcoastconnection.com/ Westcoast Connection Tours],[http://www.reinteentours.com/ Rein Teen Tours], [http://www.americantrailswest.com/ American Trails West] and [http://www.summerfun.com/ Musiker Teen Tours]. | ||
== Sports camps == | == Sports camps == | ||
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