Why Summer Camp Should Be More Than Babysitting
- Justin Potter
- May 9
- 2 min read
Look, we get it...
Summer shows up, school shuts down, and suddenly you’re left trying to figure out how to keep your kids alive, occupied, and (hopefully) off a screen for more than 5 minutes at a time. So, it’s tempting to treat summer camp like a glorified babysitter:
“Just give me a place to drop them off so I can get stuff done.”
But what if it could be more than that?
What if camp wasn’t just a place to KEEP your kid...
but a place to BUILD your kid?
At Percheron, that’s exactly what we’re doing.
We Don’t Do Daycare in Disguise
We’ve designed our camps to help kids become stronger—physically, mentally, relationally and emotionally
We teach them how to move, how to lead, how to think, and how to be part of something bigger than themselves.
And no, it’s not a bootcamp.
It’s not military school.
But it’s also not a place to sit around and waste time.
Our summer camps are fun, structured, and packed with purpose:
Ages 6–9 build body awareness, confidence, and teamwork through movement, games, and simple decision-making skills.
Ages 9–12 step into a little more challenge, learning discipline, basic strength training, and real-life principles through books like Way of the Warrior Kid.
Ages 12–17 go even deeper, learning barbell movements, speed and agility, leadership, and life lessons from great books like Chop Wood Carry Water. We help them take responsibility, lead from the front, and gain confidence that carries into every part of life.
This Isn’t a Timeout—It’s a Launchpad
We believe in raising more than just strong kids—we’re raising humble leaders.
That means every camp has:
✅ Intentional coaching
✅ Team-building challenges
✅ A focus on character and mindset
✅ Real leadership conversations (not cheesy lectures)
Oh... and yes, every kid and teen will get some great physical activity in as well. 😉
No matter if your kid is an athlete, artist, gamer, or somewhere in between — there’s something here for them.
Bigger Vision: The Start of Something Year-Round
This summer is just the beginning.
We’re laying the foundation for a full youth program — a place where kids can train all year long to grow in fitness, confidence, and character. (Stay tuned to the blog and emails as we'll be unpacking all of that in the coming weeks.)
We’re creating something different.
Not just a summer option.
Not a calendar filler.
Not a time-consumer.
But something of immense value.
Something that can influence the other 51 weeks of the year.
A new normal — a new standard.
Because our kids don’t need more screen time or sit-and-wait programs.
They need mentorship.
A challenge.
Purpose.
Let’s Make This Summer Count
You’ve got options this summer.
You can keep the kids busy… or you can help them grow.
Spots will be limited for all age groups.
If you’re ready to give your child an experience that leaves a mark, let’s do this. Just click the button below and reserve their spot for the best (& most impactful) week of their summer.
This summer, we’re not babysitting.
We’re building something better...
-jP
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