One minute they're clinging to your leg at drop-off.

Two days later they're asking if their new friend can come over.

It feels impossibly fast.

But child development research helps explain why friendships often form so quickly at holiday camps. Shared experiences, trust and repeated positive interactions help children connect much faster than many parents expect.

That's exactly why holiday camps are such powerful environments for helping children build friendships. Whether they're attending their very first holiday camp at four years old or returning as a teenager, children of all ages benefit from opportunities to meet new people, build confidence and create lasting friendships.

Here's what makes those connections happen so naturally.