Whether you are thinking of signing your child up for sports camps this summer or they’re asking to join one, there are many ways they can benefit. However, getting some much-needed exercise to lose weight and relieving stress aren’t the only perks kids can enjoy once they’re there. It can improve their mental health, as well, helping them be more well-rounded individuals as they grow up. Here are a few ways playing a sport improves you child's mental well-being. 

3 Ways Playing Sports Benefits Your Child’s Mental Health

1. Develop Social Skills

Playing sports will make you interact with people in-person. For example, team sports camps can have kids grouped together, regardless of whether they’re friends with each other or complete strangers.  It provides an opportunity to socialize and build meaningful relationships—without being cooped up indoors and stuck on social media. 

2. Build Confidence and Self-Esteem

Playing sports also helps children grow more confident in themselves as they notice their skills improve. For kids who struggle with self-image, sports can also boost body positivity. It helps kids be more aware of what they’re capable of, regardless of how they look. Teammates can also act as a support system to make children feel more secure and less stressed or anxious with themselves.  

3. Respond Better to Setbacks

Like with other skills in life, getting better in a sport involves making mistakes and getting exposed to situations we don’t like. For instance, coaches in sports camps can criticize your footwork or tell you to work on your stamina. One should also expect to lose games along the way. All of these help children learn that such setbacks are a part of life, giving them the chance to learn how to bounce back and be more resilient. 

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