I sent my daughter to wellness camp instead of lacrosse camp. She learned how to do nothing.
A weeklong wellness camp taught my high schooler something competitive sports couldn't: how to rest.
My daughter, a competitive lacrosse player, participated in a self-care camp instead of her usual sports camp. The weeklong wellness retreat at The Pearl, a local day spa, taught her how to take a break and focus on her own needs. Activities included aerial yoga, chocolate meditation, a sound bath, and hydrotherapy. My daughter returned from the camp more grounded and glowing.
She shared her excitement about learning new poses during aerial yoga and her radiant skin after facials and smoothies. She also experienced halotherapy in the crystal salt room and hydrotherapy in the large healing waters room. The final day of camp featured a floating sound bath. My daughter developed strategies to care for herself holistically, emphasizing the importance of self-care for athletes and non-athletes alike.
The experience taught her to be present and enjoy the moment, rather than constantly striving for achievement.
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