1 . Do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer?    1    Back then, before the air conditioner was invented, hot city summers were uncomfortable and even unhealthy for children, so escaping to the country for a few weeks became a popular trend.
Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives, such as:
To meet new people
Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different states, or even different countries. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this:“I loved camp. I met this girl name Manny who lives in New York (I live in New Jersey) and she is cool.    2    We taught each other words. We liked to swim in the pool a lot.”
To challenge yourself
    3    Fresh challenges — like trying new sports, learning new crafts and games, or pushing yourself to achieve something — can be very rewarding. Take it from Arabella, 13, who told us: “ I went to summer camp and I passed my swimming test! I can hardly swim, so it was a big accomplishment (成就).    4    ”
To appreciate nature
There’s a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is.    5    Getting out into the woods or mountains can give you a better understanding of how the web of life works.

A．Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy.

B．She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese.

C．I felt great afterwards.

D．It’s also a great way to learn about teamwork and tolerance(包容).

E．Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years.

F．When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time.

G．Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn’t survive.