first time camper

My Anxiety About Sending My Child to Camp

I think there are 3 hurdles parents must overcome when contemplating about sending the first-time camper to camp: parents understanding how powerful the camp experience is and that it helps the child to grow, become independent, feel confident in their ability to handle things without parental intervention, etc.; parents feeling comfortable with their camp choice—will they care for my child and provide a safe environment? what happens if….. parents overcoming the void that is left when the child leaves (some parents might not want to send their child back to […]

4 Tips for Planning a First-Time Camp Experience

Even though it’s winter, it’s not too soon to start considering how to introduce your child to a first-time camp experience. Below are a few easy tips to start the process. If you’re the parent of a prospective first-time camper, consider your goals for your child. Summer is a great time for her (or him) to try new things. Whatever new experience you’d love to introduce, be sure that s/he is involved in choosing a program. That way s/he keeps a sense of control, which helps to ward off any transition […]

Tips to Keep in Mind for a First-Time Camper

So it’s your first time sending your baby away? We understand that it can seem daunting. Sending a child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families; it’s exciting, eagerly anticipated, and potentially an anxious time. However, it doesn’t need to be scary! Your child will be well taken care of. When children are taking positive risks in a safe and nurturing camp environment, they don’t have much time to miss home; most of their time is dedicated to fun, growing, and learning. With […]

A 2-Week Camp Experience is a Good Minimum

I attended a recent camp fair, where a prospective camp parent was concerned whether a two-week camp experience was too long for her would-be first-time camper child. Her not necessarily articulated concern was that her child wouldn’t thrive in a two-week program—that it might be too long for her. I responded that it’s not necessarily the length of the experience, but whether the child is “ready.” Two-Week Minimum Experience Encourages Independent Growth My two decades of camp experience at camps of all sorts of lengths—from single-day programs to two-month summer […]

My Anxiety About Sending My Child to Camp

4 Tips for Planning a First-Time Camp Experience

Tips to Keep in Mind for a First-Time Camper

A 2-Week Camp Experience is a Good Minimum

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