If you ever attended a camp as a child or youth, what do you
remember about the experience?
Some people recall camp life fondly. The friendships made at
these facilities sometimes last a lifetime. The experience of being
away from your parents or guardians might have offered you a first
tantalising taste of independence. And, maybe you were able to
participate in activities unavailable to you at home, or perhaps
you learned certain skills you still use today.
For others, the experience was much less pleasant. Homesickness,
feeling left out or bullied, or even sustaining injuries might be
the memories that first come to mind. For some, memories of sexual
abuse that occurred at camp can come to mind.
