While there are many wonderful physical benefits of summer camp, the most important benefits are linked to a child’s mental health. In providing the perfect environment to forge lifelong friendships, face challenges, grow emotionally and take a much-needed break from screens, summer camp checks all the necessary boxes for our campers’ social-emotional well-being. And after this long stretch of socially distanced living, experts agree that the mental health benefits of summer camp are more critical than ever.