Camp Helping Hands

This is their home, where they grow, learn and play, but this is not their trash! These kids are coming together to take care their world!

Camp Helping Hands has been silent since we closed our doors in 2018. We’re reinvigorating this handle as our mission matters more now than ever it seems. With so much dividing us as a nation, we must remember we are stronger united. Teach #empathy regardless of your beliefs of what’s right and what’s wrong, and be sure to #registertovote and if possible and comfortable for you #gotothepolls to cast your vote.

CHH is closed, but so happy to share ArtCenter College of Design’s summer programs for kids ages 6-18 via its ArtCenter Extension. Scholarships apply!

Camp Helping Hands CAMP HISTORY: Why Fear of Big Cities Led to the Creation of Summer Camps <3 Know WHY summer camps came into existence? Checkout this fascinating article!! Amazing look back: https://bit.ly/2TqGSjq ... Diverse as the American summer camp scene is, the fact that parents across social classes aspire to provide children with the experience suggests a shared assumption: many parents today agree kids should have free time in the summer to develop independently from their families, and are willing to pay for it. Perhaps the surest sign of camp’s cultural permanence is the recent rise of a cottage industry of adult summer camps where grownups leave behind technology and responsibility to connect with their inner child. - NATALIA MEHLMAN PETRZELA *REGISTER TODAY for our Summer 2019 Theme: Kid Heroes camp click here: https://bit.ly/2VgoTJM #camphelpinghands #leadingwithempathy #wherekidsmakeadifference #parenting #emotionalintelligence #buildingcommunity #history #friendship *Photo: Underwood Archives/Getty Images

Camp Helping Hands IN PRAISE OF SUMMER CAMP! <3 Outdoor education isn't just about learning how to build a fire or wield a bow and arrow. It's a crucible for personal ethics and identity. - JARED KELLER... A moving example of the SUMMER CAMP experience and how one man, a volunteer firefighter’s heroic action, during 9/11 helped save so many lives! For the full story go here: https://bit.ly/2EMCLUC But it wasn't until I found myself faced with the Welles's final act of compassion that I truly realized what a dramatic impact outdoor education could have on a child. Summer camp isn't just a place to make new friends and learn new skills. It's an essential feature of American life, a crucible for the moral and personal development of young people into adults. *REGISTER TODAY for our Summer 2019 Theme: Kid Heroes camp click here: https://bit.ly/2VgoTJM #camphelpinghands #leadingwithempathy #wherekidsmakeadifference #parenting #emotionalintelligence #buildingcommunity **Photo by Patrick Fore

Camp Helping Hands 5 Signs Of Being A True Leader A Lesson From Children <3 There is so much we can learn from children to be re-reminded in our own businesses and endeavors as adults!... If you’ve ever watched children play, then you see that some just seem to be natural born leaders and it comes to them with little to no effort. They take charge without even really trying to make it happen. They possess the signs of being a true leader even at a young age. - Party Plan Divas https://bit.ly/2VJ3ubn MISSION MINDED- Children who are leaders go onto the playground filled with a mission in mind. They make it their goal to get everyone on board with their course of action. They don’t let objections from others steer them off from their overall plan. Whether it is to get everyone to play a certain game, or to control who goes on which apparatus first these children have a clear cut goal. SELFLESS- Even though they have a clear plan in mind, they are open to ideas from their teammates on how to achieve the mission. They ensure they are considerate of everyone’s points of views. They don’t leave any member behind or feeling worthless. A leader knows how to get everyone involved by making them all feel like they are a part of the group. CREATE CONNECTIONS- In a child’s mind, everyone they get to play with instantly becomes a new friend. They act like this person is their best friend and will be for all of the time within minutes of meeting each other. They savor the moments they have with each other to the fullest. They aren’t afraid to ask personal questions and get to know each other. They make instant plans to spend more time together if their parents allow it. PERSISTENT- An often overlooked sign of being a leader is pure persistence. A person who feels in charge is quite persistent about obtaining what they want. In most cases, the person being pushed doesn’t even feel it’s happening to them. A leader has a way of incorporating another person’s desires into their own because they seek out like-minded people to be around. Children are the perfect example of persistence and never giving up just think about how many times they ask for that ice cream cone. RESPONSIBLE- Children who are in charge aren’t afraid of taking the consequences should their plan cause someone to get in trouble. They are also quick to stand up for their groups. They own responsibility for themselves and those under their care. They make sure everyone is treated equally and gains the same rights. These are just some of the signs of being a true leader that can be observed from watching children play. *REGISTER TODAY for our Summer 2019 Theme: Kid Heroes camp click here: https://bit.ly/2VgoTJM #camphelpinghands #leadingwithempathy #wherekidsmakeadifference #parenting #emotionalintelligence #buildingcommunity #kidleadership #friendship #leadershipskills

Camp Helping Hands #KINDNESS is KING! Harvard Psychologists Reveal: Parents Who Raise ‘Kind’ Kids Do These 5 Things <3 Grades and athletic/artistic accomplishments matter, but most of us would agree raising kind kids matters more. If we spend our days drilling math facts and chauffeuring our kids to enrichment activities, it begs the question: What are we prioritizing mostand why, adds Dr. Robin Berman. ... 1. BE THEIR ROLE MODEL 2. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN USING EMPATHY 3. MAKE CARING FOR OTHERS IMPORTANT 4. HELP THEM PROCESS THEIR EMOTIONS 5. PRAISE ONE ANOTHER CONSISTENTLY *REGISTER TODAY for our Summer 2019 Theme: Kid Heroes camp click here: https://bit.ly/2VgoTJM #camphelpinghands #leadingwithempathy #wherekidsmakeadifference #parenting #emotionalintelligence #buildingcommunity #harvard