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The "Do and Don't" of Camp
Many directors encourage their campers to write
home regularly to their parents, brothers and sisters.
Do:
- Give your child pre-addressed, pre-stamped
envelopes or postcards.
- Send a note or postcard in advance to the
camp so there will be a personalized touch of home when your
child arrives.
- Check with the camp about items for special
activities, such as boots for riding, backpacks for hikes,
etc.
- Ask about extra costs and what money your
child should bring.
- Make sure you've met all advance health
requirements; health history forms, doctor's exam (if
required), medications listed on records and sent in original
containers.
Don't
- Worry. Your natural reaction is to call on
the first day to see how your camper is doing. Remember
counselors are trained to recognize and deal with symptoms of
homesickness.
- Mention how much you miss your children - it
can add to their level of homesickness.
- Go in to great detail about the fun things
you're doing while your child is away at camp - they might
feel "left out."
Leave It at Home
Use common sense and think about the activities that will take
place at camp and pack accordingly. Don't hesitate to call and
ask the camp.
Don't pack:
- Radios, CD players, stereos
- Televisions
- Cellular phones or pagers
- Food
- Hunting knives
- Fireworks of any kind
- Expensive items of any kind
- Large sums of money
For more information on camps and summer
experiences for your child, visit the American Camping Association
online at www.aca-camps.org.
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