Going Home The final phase of the behavior change process is the home transition. While technically not a phase that happens at camp, preparing for a successful transition back home is what we focus on while at camp, so it’s absolutely part of...
Read morePhase V: Technology Re-introduction
Reunited with Technology Summerland Camps takes a revolutionary approach to screen time overuse. Most programs completely limit screen use with their campers, taking an abstinence approach. Simply put, abstinence approaches do not work. How...
Read morePhase IV: Insight and Coping Skills
Building Insight and Practicing Coping Skills At Summerland Camps building insight and practicing coping skills is not as easily placed in a timeline as the other components. Generally, this piece is done continually through the program. The...
Read morePhase III: Skill Building
Skill Building In this phase, campers learn more about systematic self-monitoring and the importance self-regulation plays in achieving their behavioral goals. We also learn concrete skills such as: How to set up your device to limit your...
Read morePhase II: Education
Education on Screen Time Overuse At camp, we watch movies and read articles on the effects of screen time overuse. Many campers are shocked to read research on screen-based activity and learn how structural changes in the brain result in extreme...
Read morePhase I: Technology Detox
Phase I: Technology Detox The first phase campers go through is what we call a “technology detox.” We don’t focus on separating from our devices or online activities. Instead, we focus on having fun! Making Friends We seek to...
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