Do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer?【小题1】Back then, before the air conditioner was invented, hot city summers were uncomfortable and even unhealthy for children, so escaping to the country for a few weeks became a popular trend.
Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives, such as:
To meet new people
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this:“I loved camp. I met this girl name Manny who lives in New York (I live in New Jersey) and she is cool.【小题2】We taught each other words. We liked to swim in the pool a lot.”
To challenge yourself
【小题3】Fresh challenges — like trying new sports, learning new crafts and games, or pushing yourself to achieve something — can be very rewarding. Take it from Arabella, 13, who told us: “ I went to summer camp and I passed my swimming test! I can hardly swim, so it was a big accomplishment (成就).【小题4】”
To appreciate nature
There’s a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is.【小题5】Getting out into the woods or mountains can give you a better understanding of how the web of life works.

A．Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy.

B．She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese.

C．I felt great afterwards.

D．It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork and tolerance(包容).

E．Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years.

F．When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time.

G．Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive.