Technology has become a mainstay of daily life. Everyone relies on their smartphones and checks their email and social media accounts multiple times a day. It’s even become normal to see kids playing with their devices at the playground. Sending your kids to an overnight summer camp will give them a break from all that screen time. At Camp Killooleet in Hancock, VT, their camp counselors recognize the importance of stepping away from the digital world and helping kids discover their creative side.

3 Reasons Kids Can Benefit From Unplugging

1. Practice Face-to-Face Social Skills

When your child is glued to a phone or portable gaming device, they aren’t interacting with the people around them. By taking technology out of the picture, your child will start to interact with their peers and form new friendships without a screen getting in the way. For many kids, this can even boost their confidence as they feel more comfortable talking to others without sending a text message.

2. Learn New Hobbies

Overnight summer camp is the perfect time for your child to try something new. Without the distraction of technology, your child can focus their attention on trying new sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. By the end of the camp session, they may just discover that they love playing soccer or acting in plays far more than sitting on the couch and watching TV.

3. Increase Physical Activity

Technology brings a wealth of information and entertainment right to your fingertips, but it also encourages a sedentary lifestyle. Enrolling your child in a sleepaway camp allows them to spend most of the day being physically active. Camp counselors are devoted to keeping kids active and engaged throughout the day, whether they're running across a sports field, hiking a trail, or rehearsing for a talent show.

Let your kids unplug from technology and explore nature in a welcoming, multicultural community that is an overnight summer camp. For more information about Camp Kilooleet’s activities, visit their website or call (617)666-1484.