Ten Summer Camp Prep Tips
Summer camp is a great, powerful child development tool…so much so, that we should be sure that our children can make the most of a camp experience. Here’s a good post by board-certified clinical psychologist, and youth development specialist Dr. Chris Thurber emphasizing 10 tips on how to maximize our children’s potential at camp. Five highlights are below: Don’t make a “pick-up deal.” Instead of saying, “If you feel homesick, I’ll come and get you,” normalize their anxiety and talk positively about camp. Double-check the camp’s packing list. Spend practice time […]
