Unplugging Our Children at Summer Camp: 5 Helpful Articles

by Travis Adams on February 19

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It seems that summer camp is becoming more of a refuge for kids when it comes to their interaction with technology. Unplugging from technology is frequently a reason camp parents give me for wanting their children to get away to summer camp.

I thought it would be helpful this week to provide some helpful and relevant articles that speak to this issue. How vital is camp, especially when it comes to unplugging our children from technology? Here are 5 helpful articles that speak to that!

  1. Saving Kids from Nature Deficit Disorder – NPR

  2. Unplugging Our Kids – Ted Talk

  3. How Technology Lowers Emotional Intelligence In Kids – Psychology Today

  4. Unplugging the Cure for Kids’ Addition to Digital Drugs – Newsweek

  5. Last Child In The Woods Blog – Camp Huawni

Travis Adams
Travis Adams

Owner | I’m passionate about creating environments that foster the growth of people. My wife Mandi and I are dedicated to keeping Camp Huawni a safe and wholesome environment where kids discover the truest version of themselves. We three boys: Barrett, John Brooks, and Westley. I love to prioritize family and meaningful friendships, and I enjoy to surf (I’m very much a novice!).

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