Michael Thompson Discusses his research

Parents don't think children can handle the complex situation of being both homesick and happy. Watch the video to learn more about Dr. Thompson's research on youth development.

While writing Homesick and Happy, Michael Thompson spent time to hundreds of children, parents and campers about the raising strong, independent children and the magic of summer camp. Dr. Thompson finds the community living at Summer Camp to be one of the strongest influences for youth development. Learn more about these youth development topics in this video, including: 

• Creating the magical moments of youth.
• The struggle we have between our children and tecnology.
• Community living and instilling the rules and values at camp like no other place.
• How judgement free environment create spontaneous, creative ingenuity.