5 Tips on What to Do When Your Child is at Camp
As we prepare for another summer at our multicultural summer camp, I field more frequent calls from parents pondering a great summer camp experience for their child(ren). While child tranisitions and homesickness are common and managed appropriately at camps, there can also be an issue with childsickness. So your baby is about to be gone for two or four weeks. What are you going to do? Yes, it can be difficult for parents to be away from their child(ren) during camp. Don’t worry! It’s normal! Here are some tips, from camp parents, on what you can do, including:
- Before your camper leaves, make a list of things you are going to accomplish while she is enjoying her camp experience (things you have not gotten around to before now!)
- Write your child.
- Remind yourself about why you chose the camp – try watching the DVD again to remind you of the growth, development and independence you want for your child.
- Talk with another parent who has experienced the same feelings when their child left for the first time
- Take time for yourself! Just like your camper is trying new things and experiencing personal growth, be sure you do the same so you can be re-energized when she arrives home with all of her/his great camp stories