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PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP
FOUR-STEP PLAN:
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So this is the year your child will take the big step and head off to summer sleepaway camp for the first time.
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There’s a lot you can do to make the experience easier for him.
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No matter how excited he is at the prospect of endless days and nights of:
Swimming
Sailing
Games
Campfires
After-dark giggling
It’s still a huge step from the comforting familiarity of home to the great unknown of sleepaway camp.
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Depending on your child’s personality, and whether or not anyone they know will be going to camp with them …
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… there may be some trepidation mixed in with the excitement of living away from home for a whole summer.
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GET YOUR CHILD INVOLVED
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Your child will feel a lot more invested in the summer camping experience if they are included in the decision-making process and preparations.
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Before you sign on the dotted line visit some camps together. Talk about the ones each of you liked and why…and the one ones you didn’t like and why.
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If possible, try to visit when camp is in session. This allows you to observe how the campers and staff interact.
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It also gives your child a chance to chat with other campers and find out if they’re enjoying their summer and if they seem happy, involved and well-supervised.
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It also gives your camper an opportunity to get a feel for the surroundings and to help determine whether or not there is a sense of “fitting in”.
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PACK IT UP
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A big part of building up to the excitement of camp is getting everything ready; it’s like packing for an exciting vacation.
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Most camps provide a list of what to bring and what not to bring.
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So, using this as a guide, the two of you can sit down together, come up with a shopping list and then go on an afternoon shopping spree.
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Don't go crazy, though. If your youngster insists on one trendy item, indulge the whim, but most camp clothing should be inexpensive, durable and comfortable.
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CAMP TALES
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If you were a summer camper yourself, tell some tales of your own adventures at camp and let your child know if you were a little nervous that very first summer.
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Even though they’re eager to head off into the wilderness, there still might be just a little apprehension.
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Knowing that you overcame your own fear of the unknown and had an awesome time can help ease pre-camp jitters.
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Books about camp can also be helpful.
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Talk over any specific worries your future camper may have and some strategies for dealing with anything …
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… from fear of the deep end of the pool to concerns about making new friends and fitting in.
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Read stories about camp aloud to your child or let them choose their own reading material …
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… from a list of good kiddie lit about summer camp adventures.
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STAYING IN TOUCH
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It’s a good idea to discuss ahead of time how you’ll stay in touch while your child’s at sleepaway camp.
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Depending on the rules and facilities at camp, you may be able to use email or you may need to rely on good old-fashioned snail mail.
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Sending your new camper off with some stationery and pre-addressed, stamped envelopes will make it easier to send home those treasured letters from camp.
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Also, you may want to slip a letter from home right into his trunk as a surprise during unpacking.
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And remember…once your child is in the swing of summer camp fun... you’ll most likely miss him or her more than they’ll be missing you.
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If you're considering sending your child to an overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate areas for boys and girls.
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The kids have a blast, and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
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Camp Walt Whitman1000 Cape Moonshine RdPiermont, NH [email protected]