Importance of play

As you might imagine, given that I have chose to run camps as my career, I believe in the value of play. I think the discussion should probably be framed as "need for play" instead of "value of play". I see each summer how much kids enjoy coming to Jefunira Camp and playing. I can see how a child's self confidence and self esteem can grow in a really short amount of time when placed in a supportive environment where he or she can just play. I recently came across this quote, "Play is to the child what thinking, planning, and blueprinting are to the adult, a trial universe in which conditions are simplified and methods exploratory, so that past failures can be thought through, expectations tested." Eric Erikson, 1902 - 1994 I see everyday how important play is to children, but I often wonder what others think. I am always asked by parents what kids get from Jefunira Camp. I would love to know what you think you children have taken away from their time at Jefunira Camp.

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This episode was published on Jan 26, 2009.

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