2016 Summer camps that will build your teen's character

Summer camps that will equip your teens with values and skills that will enable them to succeed in life.

2016 Overnight camps to build your teen's character this summer

Whether we like it or not, teenagers will soon leave our nests. But before then, we must equip them with the skills to help them soar. Here are some summer camps that will allow them to experience independence, while teaching invaluable skills and widening their circle of friends.

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Camp Explore's Forest Camp

There's nothing like the great outdoors. The Forest Camp will give teens a lot of fresh air and allow them to meet new friends while enjoying nature. Time to put those gadgets aside, unless of course it's time for a "groufie!"

Dates: April 6-8; May 26-28
For ages: 7-11 (junior); 12-16 (teens)

Not quite ready to let your kids go on their own? Camp Explore also offers a Family Camp.

Dates: April 9; April 30
For ages: all

California Summer Camps Harry Potter Week

Courage. Independence. Sportsmanship. The only way to learn these values is through... magic? A Harry Potter Week camp will surely provide magical experiences to help teens hone those values and have fun. Participants will "hunt for horcruxes, attend a Yule Ball, play Quidditch, and possibly compete in the Tri-Wizard Tournament!"

Dates: May 17-21 (5D/4N) or May 17-26 (10D/9N)
For ages: 9-15

Find out more through their website.
To register, call (02) 565-2225 / (0919) 506-7760 or email [email protected].

Third World's Joy Of Improv

They say that laughter is the best medicine so if your teens are complaining about being bored, why not give them a dose of improv theater? Activities and games will "teach campers how to think on their feet, how to accept and build on each others ideas, and how to make others look good." It will be led by members of SPIT, Manila's premiere improv comedy group.

Dates: April 15-17; June 10-12
For ages: 9-16

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Camp

Teens will discover the timeless wisdom from the best-selling book by Stephen Covey in this specially-designed camp for teens. Not only will they learn the 7 Habits, they will also experience how to apply them. Get them started on these proven habits while they're still young!

Dates: April 27-29; May 11-13
For ages: 12-16

To register, call Abigail Felix at +639178366318 / +6328172726 loc. 103 or find out more through their Facebook page.

Philippine TRAIL Summer Youth Camp

Endorsed by the National Youth Commission (NYC), Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Department of Education (DepEd), the Transformative Approaches to Innovative Leadership (TRAIL) camp is all about developing transformational leadership skills. Especially for young leaders or those who wish to be, this program will enable them to make meaningful contributions to their organizations and communities.

Dates: April 13-17
For ages: 14-25

To register or find out more, contact the Secretariat at 0915-897-4934 (Globe), 0918-309-4056 (Smart), (038) 501-0357 (Globe landline), or email [email protected].

Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge 2016

Want to instill a sense of responsibility and nation-building? Hands-on work is the way to go! Some high school students go unaccompanied but taking on the Bayani Challenge as a family is just as meaningful. Aside from building homes, there will also be youth conferences, health missions and clean-up drives. Arrangements are very flexible and can range from camping on school grounds to staying in a hotel.

Dates: April 2-6 (Lantapan, Bukidnon); April 6-10 (Hernani, Eastern Samar); April 20-24 (Cabiao & Jaen, Nueva Ecija); April 20-24 (Pili, Camarines Sur); May 24-28 (Bacolod, Negros Occidental); June 8-12 (Parañaque, Metro Manila)
For ages: all

World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific Summer Camp

For the global-citizen-in-training, this camp is a World Youth Alliance Certified Training Program. Participants will "gain the knowledge and ability to communicate articulately the idea of human dignity." They also get to meet and interact with people across the Asia Pacific region.

Dates: May 31-June 4
Ages: 15-25

Learn more and apply now through this website.

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