As the season arrives for parents to enroll their children in summer activities, the idea of camp regains its familiar charm: a break from the fast-paced demands of modern life. These retreats offer kids a chance to unplug from screens and reconnect with a simpler, more grounded way of living. Long seen as sanctuaries from an overwhelming society, camps evolved into self-sustained communities where children learn to balance individual needs with collective responsibilities, nurturing teamwork and a sense of belonging.
But what lies beneath the culture of US summer camps, and how does it shape both kids and adults? Click on to find out.