& FOR KIDS FOR ALL KIDS

Victory Junction envisions a future where every child can experience adventure, find belonging and build resilience.

As Camp prepares to welcome the first campers of 2023, we are sharing opportunities for the community to help us achieve this vision.

A planned gift is a contribution that you make arrangements for nowand usually costs you nothing up front.

The most common planned gifts are made through your will or trust but can also include naming Victory Junction as beneficiary of your retirement funds or other assets.

Planned giving is for everyone and creating a will is easier than ever, thanks to our FreeWill online tool.

Try it today by visiting https://victoryjunction.org/giftplanning/

Just like Camp, it’s free!

See our editorial also in this edition to read a camper story and learn more about the impact of Camp!

Positive Role Models

Another benefit of summer camp is that it provides your child with the opportunity to interact with positive adult role models. Typically, camp counselors are younger adults who are choosing to volunteer or working part-time over their own summer break from college. Not only are these counselors energetic, but kids see them as “cool” and often a little more relatable than their own parents. This can be a tremendous asset in the lives of your children. Building these role model relationships can help kids to develop the confidence, self-esteem and skills they need to be successful in school and in life. Overall, the more healthy, positive adult relationships that a child or youth has in their life, the more likely they are to thrive in all areas, long after summer camp has ended.

Making Memories

Unfortunately, children today are missing out on some of the simplicity of life before the technological era. While times have certainly changed and there is tremendous value in that, there is nothing quite like preserving those simple, unplugged, childhood memories. Aside from gaining decision-making skills, leadership skills and social skills at a summer program, they also get plenty of physical activity! Yes, your child may miss their phone, tablet or gaming system at first, but once they start exploring, interacting with their peers, engaging in a variety of activities and having new adventures, they are sure to leave summer camp with stories, photographs, friendships, life lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.

At the End of the Day

As parents, we want the best opportunities for our children. Having healthy, happy, well-adjusted children translates to successful and content adults. Children need guidance and life skills to achieve their goals. Important skills acquired at summer camp, such as self-reliance, socialization, independence and physical activity, will benefit them long after their summer camp days are over. Your children will return from camp with more self-confidence and a stronger sense of identity. They will have developed valuable skills, made new friends and created memories to last a lifetime. So, if you are on the fence about summer camp for your child or children, it’s time to come down, get the family together and pick a camp!