How to Make Friends at Gymnastics Camp
Gymnastics camp is a fun way for gymnasts to work on their skills both in and out of the gym. They’ll spend a lot of the day training, but they’ll also spend time doing other activities and hanging out with their fellow campers. It can be hard sometimes to make new friends at camp. We have a few tips that might help shy gymnasts make lots of friends at camp this summer!
Be the One to Say “Hello”
It can be a little scary to talk to someone you don’t know. But it’s important to remember that they’re probably as nervous as you are! A simple “hello” is easy, and can start a conversation that can lead to a friendship! The more you do it, the easier it gets, and the more friends you’ll make at camp!
Once you start talking to another camper, find your common interests. Talk about your favorite movies and games, or what activities you’re looking forward to at camp. You can also talk about your gymnastics training and compare levels and skills. It’ll be easy to find someone with the same interests!
Play Games
There are lots of fun icebreaker games you can play to make friends at camp. They let you learn more about your fellow campers in a fun way. It’s easy to forget your nerves when you’re busy having fun! You can teach others how to play your favorite game. And it's also just as fun to learn a new game with new friends!
You can also try some new camp activities to meet new people. Maybe they can help teach you how to do the activity, or you can both have fun learning it together! Either way, you’ll enjoy learning something new and you’ll meet new friends along the way.
Find Friends Online Before Camp
Sometimes it’s easier to meet someone new when you can talk to them online first. It may be less scary to text than to talk in person. With social media, it’s really easy to find other gymnasts going to your camp. We even asked you on Instagram where you were going to camp this year! If someone answered that they are going to the same camp you are, you could send them a message and start talking online. That way, when you go to camp, you already know about them and get to start having fun together right away!
Do you have any tips for making friends at camp? Let us and the other gymnasts go to camp, know!
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