…that have nothing directly to do with snowboarding, and parents should be psyched about! We even included a must-read parent-written article below!
1. It’s Real Life
Not texting, Facebooking, Instagramming, Instafacing, Twitter tweeting or Tik Toking. Seek Skate Camp provides an opportunity to interact in non-internet, supportive, safe, face-to-face social environments among one’s peers, which is practically invaluable in today’s world.
2. Friends that Last a Lifetime
Whether your child comes to camp by themselves or with a pal, we guarantee they’ll connect with amazing campers and staff from around the country who they’ll consider some of their best friends. (Did you know? Most campers come to camp by themselves . . .but go home with many new friends.)
3. A Chance to Try Something New
Seek allows campers to explore many opportunities and experiences that they may have missed during the pursuit of skating and other traditional activities. We provide our campers with the necessary tools, guidance, and environment to develop life-long interests and passions.
4. It’s Summer Camp!
Across America there are 10 million campers a year! Going to summer camp is a long-standing American tradition. We specialize in skateboarding, but we also squeeze in as many traditional camp themes as possible: things like camp fires, s’mores, swimming, arts and crafts, and so many other little things you just can’t capture in words. Allow your child access to healthy developmental risks in a safe and nurturing environment.
5. Increased Self-Confidence
Experiencing a new environment, interacting with new people, and putting oneself out there makes one more dynamic and ready for what life has in store. Your camper(s) will succeed in our environment, thus making them proud of themselves.
6. Setting and Accomplishing Goals
The beauty of skating is that improving one’s skills is a series of setting and obtaining small goals to get to where one want to be. Goal-setting translates to all aspects of life.
7. Gain Independence
From the airplane journey to Oregon to the 7-days spent out of the nest, your child’s time at Seek is a great opportunity to foster a sense of independence in a safe, supportive environment.
8. It’s a Great Reward
Not that they need to be bribed, but countless campers have earned their session at camp by meeting a set of criteria set up by their parents. From chores to report cards, a trip to Seek is the ultimate motivation.
9. Your Kids are Being Active
Being outdoors in the Mt. Hood National Forest Skating, mountain biking, breathing fresh air, playing, living, and loving life feels good from the soles of their feet to the feet of their soul. Physical and mental well-being!
10. It’s Their Passion
People need passions. They frame our lives and get us excited. To many campers, skating is more than just a recreation. At Seek we excel in helping this passion seed, grow, and abound.
11. 130+ Role Models!
From the staff we employ to our Signature Session™ Pro line up, campers get to spend seven days with some of the smartest, friendliest, most-driven, diverse and genuine people on Earth.
This list could have easily been 1,000 reasons
As the number one skate camp in the world, we have a reputation for exceeding people’s expectations. Our world class skate parks, and legendary coaching program may be second to none, but fantastic skating is just the tip of the camp experience iceberg!
Need a Little More Encouragement?
We found this article, “Why I Send My Kids to Camp” and we think you should read it. A mom was featured on Psychology Today about her own sending-your-children-to-camp experience and we think it is worth the read! In another great Psychology Today article, Dr. Michael Ungar discusses how camp helps make your child more resilient.
