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Dystopian Book-Inspired Kid Camps

The Country Day School 'Hunger Games' Camp is Controversial

— August 5, 2013 — Life-Stages
The Country Day School 'Hunger Games' camp could be considered controversial, but the masterminds behind the theme have created a positive atmosphere around the violent and aggressive story. While the book series may revolve around death more than survival, the school ensures that their participants focus on the lessons learned throughout such as the need for strategy, team-building and intellect.

More than that, the Country Day School 'Hunger Games' camp turned common terms around. For instance, instead of counting kills, they asked the 'tributes' to gain lives. Nevertheless, Susan Toler, a clinical psychologist specializing in children's issues, points out, "When children read books or watch movies, they're observers, removed from the killing. "But when they start thinking and owning and adopting and assuming the roles, it becomes closer to them."
Trend Themes
1. Dystopian Book-inspired Kid Camps - The creation of dystopian book-inspired kid camps presents an opportunity to explore unique educational experiences and offer an alternative to traditional summer camps.
2. Reimagining Literature-based Education - By reimagining literature and bringing it to life through educational camps, organizations can engage children in interactive and immersive experiences that enhance learning and promote creativity.
3. Diversifying Summer Camp Offerings - The creation of unique and unconventional summer camps, such as the 'Hunger Games' camp, presents an opportunity for organizations to diversify their offerings and appeal to a wider range of interests and audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Organizations within the education industry can consider the creation of innovative and unconventional educational programs that draw inspiration from popular literature and media.
2. Recreation and Leisure - The recreation and leisure industry can expand its offerings to include unique and unconventional options, such as dystopian book-inspired kid camps, that attract a wider range of interests and audiences.
3. Media and Entertainment - The media and entertainment industry has the opportunity to partner with educational and recreational organizations to provide unique experiences that bring popular literature and media to life.
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