Summer Camp in a Climate-Changed World - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
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High temperatures during summer camp led to dehydration and exhaustion among campers, limiting outdoor camaraderie. A severe flash flood in Texas resulted in multiple deaths among campers, raising concerns about the future of camps amidst climate risks. Summer camp is vital for children's social-emotional growth and provides their potential only exposure to nature. As summers become more dangerous due to climate change, there are critical questions about the sustainability of camp opportunities, especially for children from urban areas.
The high temperatures and outdated buildings at summer camp led to an increase in dehydration and exhaustion among campers, impacting the usual outdoor camaraderie.
The tragic flash floods in Texas resulted in the death of at least 27 campers from Camp Mystic, raising concerns about the safety of summer camps amidst climate changes.
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