For a school going child socializing with their friends is just as important as the many subjects they study at school. However, in the usual routine of a school day, it can be difficult to find time to mingle with friends. Therefore, school retreats serve as a great option in many ways. School going teens and young adults can benefit from going on a school retreat with their peers, and parents can be satisfied that their children are in a safe environment with teachers and adult supervision.
Amongst the many benefits of going on a school retreat are:
- Social Benefits:
Going on school retreats and interacting with peers allows the child to gain self-confidence as well as improve their social skills and teach them the etiquette of working in groups. The many activities that are a part of a retreat improve a child’s communication skills as well as traveling together; sharing living spaces and meals also teaches the children the importance and benefits of working in teams. These skills come in use of the child when they grow up and step into adult life.
- Away From Family:
When living with parents and siblings, members of the family have set rules they have to follow, such as specific dinner timings, social interactions, and the bedtimes they need to follow. School retreats give children the opportunity to break out of those rules for a while and learn about diversity as well as observe how others in their friend’s group do certain things.
One of the main purposes of a parent is to equip their child with the skills and tools they need to be independent and self-sufficient. Allowing your child to go to school retreats is one the best ways to help them learn to fend for themselves.
- New Experiences:
Experiencing new positive things is always good for an individual as it teaches them to appreciate the environment and people around them, depending on their experience. School retreats offer numerous new experiences to learn from, such as meeting new children who might not be in the same class as you but might share the same interests as you, eating new food and discovering something you like, getting introduced to a new activity which you come to love.
- Educational Purposes:
It is essential to remember that even though school retreats are considered as “fun” activities, they are providing an educational element as well. Not all things we learn are written in textbooks and learned in a classroom. The outside world is also a large classroom for intrigued souls that are willing to learn new skills.
- Independence:
Last but certainly not the least of the skills your child will gain from going on a school retreat is the confidence in being able to carry out simple tasks independently. Independence is one of the most important and basic survival skills when it comes to “leaving the nest” and being away for a short period of time from family on a school retreat can teach it to individuals who might otherwise be highly dependent on their parents or older siblings.
