“What type of camp is best for my kid?”
With so many camp options available, parents inevitably face this question. In this article, the team at Dover Sportsplex makes the case for multi-sport camps, arguing they’re excellent for physical development while fostering a healthy growth mindset. Whether your child is a serious athlete or just someone who loves to play, a multi-sport camp is a fantastic choice.
The best reason to attend a multi-sport camp is simple — it’s fun, healthy, and a great antidote to those ever-present screens. The variety of activities keeps kids engaged and interested while helping them develop a wide range of athletic skills. By blending fun gameplay with focused skills training, Dover Sportsplex aims to create an unforgettable camp experience.
A multi-sport camp is especially powerful when paired with a growth mindset — the belief that ability and intelligence can be developed through effort and persistence. As we like to say, “True success comes from growth, not perfection.” This mindset is key not only for athletic success but also for personal growth in school and life.
Multi-sport camps also emphasize other valuable life lessons, such as the importance of teamwork and healthy attitudes toward competition. When kids face a variety of challenges across different sports, they learn to adapt, persevere, and grow. They discover that success isn’t about being naturally talented or winning every game — it’s about working hard, learning from mistakes, and bouncing back from setbacks. Along the way, they develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience.
At Dover Sportsplex, our summer sports camp is designed with all these benefits in mind. Over the course of a week, your child will receive skills training and compete in a variety of sports — basketball, volleyball, soccer, and more — plus enjoy classic gym-class games, arts and crafts, and other non-sport fun. Campers will work in teams throughout all activities, and each day will include lessons that promote a growth mindset, good sportsmanship, effective teamwork, and healthy competition. To top it off, campers will create great memories and make new friends!
Compared to a general day camp, our campers will be more active, more competitive, and more immersed in the positive life lessons that come from sports. On the other hand, compared to single-sport camps, our multi-sport camp offers a healthy break from the increasing specialization often pushed on young athletes today. Research and experience show that kids who play multiple sports tend to develop better physically, gain a more diverse skill set, build stronger mental resilience, and enjoy long-term engagement in physical activity.
Dover Sportsplex Summer Sports Camp is open to boys and girls ages 8–12, with one session in July and another in August. Please check link for additional information — and don’t forget, the early bird discount ends May 19!
If you’d like to visit the facility, reach out to info@doversportsplex.com or call 973-620-8216. We believe we have the nicest indoor sports facility in the area, and we’d love to show it to you.
