For many children, summer camp is filled with excitement. For others, it's filled with questions.
 
Will I make friends? What if I don't know anyone? What if I feel nervous?
 
If your child is feeling anxious about camp, they're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns we hear from families, especially first-time campers.
 
The good news? One of the easiest ways to help children feel more comfortable is by attending camp with a friend! 

Trying something new takes courage. Having a familiar face nearby can make that first day feel a lot less intimidating.
 
When children arrive knowing someone, they often feel more confident participating in activities, joining conversations, and stepping outside their comfort zone. Instead of focusing on their nerves, they can focus on having fun, exploring, and learning.
 
At NORY, we've seen countless campers arrive feeling unsure and leave the week bursting with confidence. Sometimes all it takes is knowing a friend is right there beside them.

NORY’s entire curriculum is built around collaboration and teamwork.
 
Campers work together to design inventions, solve engineering challenges, build life-sized creations, and bring imaginative worlds to life. Throughout the week, they'll brainstorm ideas, divide responsibilities, test solutions, and celebrate their successes as a team.
 
Attending with a friend gives children a familiar partner as they tackle these exciting challenges together. They'll encourage one another, share ideas, and build something far more memorable than they could alone.
 
Of course, collaboration doesn't stop with the friend they arrived with. Our projects are intentionally designed so campers work with different teammates throughout the week, helping them expand their confidence while forming new friendships along the way.

While attending camp with a friend can ease first-day jitters, it's often just the beginning.
 
Our hands-on, project-based environment naturally encourages children to connect with one another. Whether they're designing inventions, building life-sized creations, coding robots, or solving engineering challenges, campers work together toward shared goals.
 
There's something special about collaborating on a project, overcoming challenges as a team, and celebrating successes together. These shared experiences often create friendships that last long after summer ends.
 
Many parents tell us their children leave camp with new friends, new confidence, and stories they're still talking about months later.
 
Learn more about why we supersize projects to encourage collaboration and teamwork.

NORY makes it easy. During registration, simply include your friend's name in the “Grouping Request” field. Our team does its best to place friends together so they can enjoy the experience side by side.

That's okay too. In fact, many NORY campers arrive without knowing a single person.
 
Our educators intentionally create an environment where every child feels welcomed, included, and supported from day one. Through collaborative projects, team challenges, and our empathy-driven approach, children quickly find opportunities to connect with others who share their interests.
 
Some campers arrive with friends. Others make them. Either way, they leave as part of a community.
 
Want to learn more about how we handle all sorts of hard moments at camp? Here’s an in-depth look at our empathy-driven approach.

If you have a friend who would love NORY, we'd love to meet them.
 
Through our referral program, both your family and your friend's family will receive a $50 NORY credit when they register. Simply have your friend mention your name and email address when they sign up, and we'll take care of the rest!

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