There may be several months between the time that you select your and Overnight Summer Camp and send in your deposit and opening day. However, helping your child prepare for camp involves more than just packing their trunk. You want to make sure that your child is ready emotionally for this new adventure.
As parents we want to talk about this amazing thing called camp yet don't do to much of it. Preparing your child is a delicate balance. Kids may seem to loose a sense of reality, and his expectations and fantasies may never be met, leading to disappointment, so be careful not to overdo your chats. In addition, kids could focus on their anxieties so much that it's overwhelming, leading to increased homesick. So if you have a long lead time till camp starts, occasionally bring it up and then in April or May make it a higher priority. As You receive pre-camp brochures and information from camp, share these with your children.
Camp Conversations: Choose your words wisely when you are talking about overnight summer camp. Children are very perceptive, and they feel your concerns and fears. You don't even have to make a negative comment and they know. Visit your library, rent a movie or pick up books about camp. Watch or read them together. Remember, most of the storylines are exaggerated, but they can be a good segway on how to handle situations at camp.
Your child should believe that camp is a fun experience and that is why you have chosen it, so be careful what you might say. Never use camp as a threat or in anger. Do not seem like you're counting the days until your child leaves for camp, even in fun. These words can linger longer than you think, and it will confuse your child about what camp is supposed to be.
Some Dos: * Do try to have your child meet the camp director before camp begins.
* Arrange a play date with another camper before camp.
* Do try and arrange a play date with a fellow camper before camp. If this is not possible, try and establish a link through mail, e-mail, or phone.
* Have your child meet the camp director before camp.
* Encourage verbalizing concerns, regardless of how silly. Many can be easily resolved.
* Talk to a former camper about summer camp. They can tell you what camp is really like from a kids point of view.
Some Don'ts: * Don't introduce anything else new in your child's life. Try to keep everything as normal as possible, especially in the time close to the opening day.
*Family vacation just prior to camp are not a great idea. Be home for a few days prior to camp. This provide the comfort of a normal routine.
*Don't let your child suspect you have concerns about their adjustment to being away from home.
For more information on helping your child at Children's Summer Camps visit Summer Camp Advisor.
As parents we want to talk about this amazing thing called camp yet don't do to much of it. Preparing your child is a delicate balance. Kids may seem to loose a sense of reality, and his expectations and fantasies may never be met, leading to disappointment, so be careful not to overdo your chats. In addition, kids could focus on their anxieties so much that it's overwhelming, leading to increased homesick. So if you have a long lead time till camp starts, occasionally bring it up and then in April or May make it a higher priority. As You receive pre-camp brochures and information from camp, share these with your children.
Camp Conversations: Choose your words wisely when you are talking about overnight summer camp. Children are very perceptive, and they feel your concerns and fears. You don't even have to make a negative comment and they know. Visit your library, rent a movie or pick up books about camp. Watch or read them together. Remember, most of the storylines are exaggerated, but they can be a good segway on how to handle situations at camp.
Your child should believe that camp is a fun experience and that is why you have chosen it, so be careful what you might say. Never use camp as a threat or in anger. Do not seem like you're counting the days until your child leaves for camp, even in fun. These words can linger longer than you think, and it will confuse your child about what camp is supposed to be.
Some Dos: * Do try to have your child meet the camp director before camp begins.
* Arrange a play date with another camper before camp.
* Do try and arrange a play date with a fellow camper before camp. If this is not possible, try and establish a link through mail, e-mail, or phone.
* Have your child meet the camp director before camp.
* Encourage verbalizing concerns, regardless of how silly. Many can be easily resolved.
* Talk to a former camper about summer camp. They can tell you what camp is really like from a kids point of view.
Some Don'ts: * Don't introduce anything else new in your child's life. Try to keep everything as normal as possible, especially in the time close to the opening day.
*Family vacation just prior to camp are not a great idea. Be home for a few days prior to camp. This provide the comfort of a normal routine.
*Don't let your child suspect you have concerns about their adjustment to being away from home.
For more information on helping your child at Children's Summer Camps visit Summer Camp Advisor.
About the Author:
About the author: Jeff Lorenz is the director of Swift Nature Camp a non-competitive, Summer Camps In Wisconsin that offers a traditional summer camp for Boy and Girls ages 6-15. Campers enjoy camp activities as they learn at this Science Summer Camp.
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