Why Arts & Craft
Everyone likes arts and craft. From woodwork to sculpting clay, batik to paper mache, there's something about the folding, mixing and planning involved in the whole creative process that gives us that happy feeling.
For the little ones, those under 7 and still in the preschool or infants, the motions they go through when they are cutting, folding and sticking, help to improve their coordination and develop fine motor skills. These are the small movements they make when tying their shoes or buttoning a shirt.

Activities using crayons, scissors and glue encourage creativity in children and do wonders for their self-esteem. That feeling of accomplishment you get after completing that DIY project is reflected in children after they've just finished building a birdhouse or colouring inside the lines.
Additionally, creating those master pieces does wonders for mental health. After a rigorous academic year, painting and drawing can help children to relax as the creative process gives the brain a break. That feeling of accomplishment we mentioned earlier, well, creating art releases dopamine which scientists describe as a 'feel good' neurotransmitter and studies show that children who receive art lessons are better students for life.
If you've been on the fence about sending your child to traditional summer camp remember, that learning takes place in many different ways. Join us this summer at Camp Purple Tree where we encourage creativity while challenging campers to be the best they can be.
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