Fun and play is not only a great way to connect with others and build relationships, it's also a very important part of our development! This is essential to the healthy growth and maturity of our young children. In today’s world of technology and video games, kids are playing less and less outdoors and are relying on video games or technology to entertain them, engage them, and provide the fun that used to be provided through in-person, interactive games and fun. We are bringing the good, old fashioned, healthy outdoor play back! At Youth Unplugged, all students will experience our behavioral model, our Indigenous education, how to become eco-champions for our environment, and the benefits of intermission from technology. Children have the opportunity to be a part of a small cohort that tackles the issues confronting our students today at a much deeper level. They learn the importance of having a healthy relationship with technology as well as a positive connection with life and the world around them. Through our specialized programming, not only do children have the opportunity for healing and growth, but we also focus on the family as a whole, as we concentrate on making changes within the family unit as well. More often than not, identifying patterns within the family dynamic can allow for sustainability of change, as well as an improvement in your family relationships. Through family workshops and family play (a scheduled part of our camps) parents will learn the effects of technology/screen time overuse as well as ways to help prevent these circumstances. Children mirror what their family members exemplify; therefore, it is important the family learns to create a positive balance in their home so the child can as well.