Camper Character Session: Strength in Restraint

Confronting differing views in aquatics training.

Camper Character Session:

Strength in Restraint (A camp lesson we all need to emphasize )

“Sometimes people think being strong means hitting back or shouting louder. But real strength shows up when you hold back — when you choose kindness, patience, or respect instead of anger.

At camp, that happens every day: when someone cuts in line, takes your stuff, or says something that hurts. You always have a choice. You can blow up, or you can show character.

People remember how you handle those moments. And when you choose respect, you make camp stronger for everybody.”

Camper and Leader Reflection Questions

 1. What’s one small thing at camp that makes you upset sometimes?

 2. When that happens, what’s one way you could show character instead of anger?

 3. Who do you look up to at camp who handles tough situations calmly?

 4. How would camp feel if everyone treated each other with respect, even when they were upset?