Unstructured Free Play Makes for Healthy Children

Parent's just don't say to their kids "go outside and play" anymore.  What have we done to our children by taking away their opportunity to entertain themselves?

In this video, Scott walks us through how to give kids the space to explore, play and grow at summer camp.

(Trouble seeing the video? Watch: http://youtu.be/j_N_lASyTlE)​

About Scott Arizala

Scott is one of the leading experts and premier trainers on kids, staff and the experience of summer camp. He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies. He has been involved with camps and youth development for over twenty years as a camper, counselor, administrator, teacher and consultant.

About Travis Allison

Travis is a former Executive Director of the 5 summer camps of Cairn who now works as an online marketing strategy advisor who specializes in the private school and summer camp industries.  

Travis produces the CampHacker podcasts and blog, the Scott Arizala show, and manages the Summer Camp Professionals group on Facebook.

A Big CampHacker Thank You!

We are so grateful to our Scott Arizala Show sponsors.  We hope you'll check them out and consider them for your camps this summer.​

3Adventures - international summer camp staff​​​

Camp TV - summer camp video producers​