5 Reasons Why Parents Should Send Their Kids to Camp with Dr. Laurie Browne
On today’s episode Dr. Dan and Dr. Laurie Browne discuss the American Camp Association, day camp vs. overnight camp, camp and community, and much more. The ACA’s 5 Year Impact Study and the findings showcase the many ways camp can help throughout a child’s lifetime.
In her role at the ACA, Laurie Browne, PhD, specializes in measuring youth outcomes, program quality assessment, and issues related to access, equity, and inclusion. Prior to joining ACA, Laurie was an assistant professor in the Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management at California State University-Chico. Laurie received her PhD from the University of Utah, where she studied youth development and research methods.
Dr. Dan and Dr. Browne (both enthusiastic campers; Laurie has three campers of her own, ages 16, 13, and 11) also discuss the enlightening research and the five reasons parents should explore sending their kids to camp:
Develop Independence
Experience Outdoor Childhood Fun and Adventure
Relaxation
Living Unplugged
Become Better at Making and Keeping Friends
The interview wraps up with Dr. Browne’s Parent Footprint Moment. Listeners will want to start exploring camp for their children as soon as today’s episode ends!