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HOMESICKNESS<br />

One of our summer c<strong>amp</strong> goals is to make<br />

sure that every child at c<strong>amp</strong> has a safe, fun<br />

and positive experience. As a parent you can<br />

help with the process of preparing your child<br />

from feeling homesick while at c<strong>amp</strong> in the<br />

following ways:<br />

• Have your child practice being away from<br />

home prior to attending c<strong>amp</strong>. Perhaps<br />

encourage her to stay at a friend or relatives<br />

home for a night or weekend.<br />

• Do not promise to pick up your child early<br />

from c<strong>amp</strong>. This can make c<strong>amp</strong>ers focus<br />

only on going home, and not able to focus on<br />

the fun they’ll have at c<strong>amp</strong>.<br />

• Use a calendar at home to show that the<br />

time spent at c<strong>amp</strong> is not an eternity, but<br />

actually a very short amount of time.<br />

• Don’t tell your c<strong>amp</strong>er how badly you will<br />

miss them while at c<strong>amp</strong>. Do tell them how<br />

much you love them, even while they are away<br />

from home, and how excited you are for them<br />

to have so much fun at c<strong>amp</strong>!<br />

• Communicate before, during and after the<br />

c<strong>amp</strong> experience.<br />

• Do not promise your c<strong>amp</strong>er that she can<br />

call home while at c<strong>amp</strong>. If a c<strong>amp</strong>er is<br />

experiencing extreme homesickness or minor<br />

homesickness for a sustained period of time,<br />

the c<strong>amp</strong> staff will contact the parent and<br />

determine next steps.<br />

If you are concerned about your c<strong>amp</strong>er, we<br />

encourage parents to call c<strong>amp</strong> and speak to<br />

the c<strong>amp</strong> director. She will work with you in<br />

assuring your c<strong>amp</strong>er is having a successful<br />

experience.<br />

• Encourage your c<strong>amp</strong>er to write home about<br />

all of the new activities that they have tried.<br />

• Share your own positive c<strong>amp</strong> stories<br />

with them.<br />

• Let your c<strong>amp</strong>er help pack their bags for<br />

c<strong>amp</strong>. Pack one favorite picture, stuffed animal<br />

or blanket.<br />

• Encourage your c<strong>amp</strong>er to write home about<br />

all of the new activities that they have tried.<br />

• Share your own positive c<strong>amp</strong> stories with<br />

them.<br />

• Let your c<strong>amp</strong>er help pack their bags for<br />

c<strong>amp</strong>. Pack one favorite picture, stuffed animal<br />

or blanket.<br />

• Spend quality time with your child upon<br />

returning home from c<strong>amp</strong> to “reconnect” after<br />

the separation period. Keep in mind that girls<br />

may experience a boost in self-confidence and<br />

independence while at c<strong>amp</strong>.<br />

• Drop off an encouraging note for each day<br />

at check-in. Her counselors will deliver them<br />

throughout the session.<br />

INSECT BITES<br />

Insect bites can and will occur when<br />

participating in activities outdoors. To avoid<br />

major incident, it is highly recommended to<br />

pack bug spray with deet and apply it multiple<br />

times per day. If your c<strong>amp</strong>er needs assistance<br />

applying, please make her counselor aware at<br />

check-in so they can assist her during her stay.<br />

If your c<strong>amp</strong>er is allergic to bug spray or insect<br />

bites please enter that information in C<strong>amp</strong>Doc<br />

so the medical staff is aware.<br />

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