We take a sensible, real world approach to activity and competition at Wah-Nee. Life is a contact sport, and we will all face competition in our lives no matter what we ultimately choose to do. We believe it is the role of a truly special camp to teach every camper how to handle competition, whether internally or externally driven. This is a critical life skill for any competent person to possess.

Our counselors, instructors, group leaders, directors and owners all serve as important role models at Wah-Nee. If we preach it to the kids, then we live it ourselves by setting a proper example. They learn as much about values in sports as they will about skills. This is how we build character, confidence and inner strength in every camper--traits that will carry them forward in life whether or not they pursue sports later on.

We make every camper feel great about whatever level of athletic participation they choose to pursue at camp. In this way, we use sports as a great teaching tool that has positive impact and resonance in the lives of all our kids. It's a pressure-free, "can-do" approach to sports and all our activities that represents camping just as it ought to be.