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| Picking an Overnight Summer Camp |
| Written by Lonnie Lorenz | |||
| Thursday, 03 December 2009 10:00 | |||
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So you have selected the Best Overnight Summer Camp for your child. You did all the research and had your child help in the selection. Yet, preparing for camp involves more than just packing their clothes in a suitcase. You want to be sure that your kid is emotionally prepared for this Summer Camp Adventure.
So you have selected the Best Overnight Summer Camp for your child. You did all the research and had your child help in the selection. Yet, preparing for camp involves more than just packing their clothes in a suitcase. You want to be sure that your kid is emotionally prepared for this Summer Camp Adventure. Getting your child ready for camp requires a delicate balance. Talking about this exciting new experience is great but, you also don't want to overdo it. Over discussing Summer Camp can cause, children to loose a sense of reality, lead to expectations and fantasies that can't be met, thus, leading to disappointment. It's also possible that these discussions continually highlight fears which, lead only to an increase of homesickness. Several months before the beginning of camp you may want to start yur disscussions but not much before April. As receive pre-camp information it's wise to share these with your child. Talking about Summer Camp: Children have incredible radar, and can easily feel your concerns and fears. Carefully select the words you use when talking about camp. Be sure to visit your local library to pick up books and movies about summer camp. Sure, many of these have exaggerated storylines they can produce good conversation. Watch or read them together. Your child should believe that camp is a fun experience and that is why you have chosen it, so be careful what you might say. Never use camp as a threat or in anger. Do not seem like you're counting the days until your child leaves for camp, even in fun. These words can linger longer than you think, and it will confuse your child about what camp is supposed to be. Some Dos * Meet the camp director before camp begins. * Arrange a play date with another camper before camp. * Do try and arrange a play date with a fellow camper before camp. If this is not possible, try and establish a link through mail, e-mail, or phone. * Do continue to have short separations, such as sleepovers with family and friends for good practice. * Do allow your child to verbalize her concerns, even if they sound silly. You may learn about worries that you can easily resolve. * Talk to an fellow camper about the program. He or she can tell you what you will really need to know and what kids really wear, and do at camp. Some Don'ts: * Minimize change as camp comes close. Keep things as normal as possible, especially in the time close to the first day. *Family vacation just prior to camp are not a great idea. Be home for a few days prior to camp. This provide the comfort of a normal routine. *Don't let your child suspect you have concerns about their adjustment to being away from home. These are just a few ideas on sending your child to Summer Camp. Learn more and visit Summer Camp Advice About the Author: About the author: Jeff Lorenz is the director of Swift Nature Camp a non-competitive, Wisconsin Summer Camp that offers a traditional summer camp for Boy and Girls ages 6-15. Campers enjoy camp activities as they learn at this Science Summer Camp.
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