tips for camp

Have them sleep over at a friends house for a night or two so they can get used to not being around you.  Make sure that they have stationery and stamps so they can write home (and help reduce your “childsickness”!) If they have cell phones or other electronic devices, have them practice not using them for periods of time; at camp, they won’t be able to use them. Let your child help pack their luggage for camp, so they know where everything is and what they are bringing. Discuss […]

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At our intentional summer camp program near Chicago, Illinois, we recognize that it’s natural for a child to be nervous about attending summer camp. To ease a child’s mind, here are ten things that every camper should know before enjoying their first sleepaway camp experience. 1. After the first day or two of camp, you will have made new friends. 2. If you ever have a time that you become homesick (which is normal, and 95% of campers get it at some point…including many returning campers), you can talk to […]

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Even though winter is fully upon is in the Midwest, we are busy preparing for this summer’s great versions of our girls-only and boys-only camp programs! As we’ve been visiting with potential camp families at camp fairs, a common question is how they should prepare for a first-time camp experience. To help your child maximize a camp experience, here are ten ways to help that happen! Talk with other parents and friends to learn from their camp experience. Ask the camp director to tell you about other camp families in […]

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