The Best Way to Show Your Child That Camp Is Fun

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The Best Way to Show Your Child that Camp is FUN
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Sleepaway summer camp is an exciting adventure,
full of songs by the campfire, crazy cabin
pranks, color wars, funky craft projects and
making amazing memories with camp friends.
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However, if this is your childs first summer of
heading off to camp, she may be more nervous than
excited as the big day approaches.
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The following are a few ideas to ease your
childs worries and ramping up the happy
anticipation of a summer of fun.
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VISIT CAMPS
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One of the best ways to assure your youngster
that summer camp is indeed fun is to set off on a
little road trip highlighting summer camp visits.
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Many overnight summer camps host organized open
houses to introduce kids and parents to camp
facilities and staff
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giving potential campers a view of where theyd
be playing, sleeping, swimming and boating.
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Its especially good if you can visit while camp
is in session so you and your youngster can get a
feel for the vibe of the camp
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how the kids interact, what kind of camper to
counselor ratio seems evident and whether most
campers seem happy and engaged.
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If your child gets to talk to some current
campers, its even better!
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SHARE MEMORIES
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Maybe you were a camper yourself as a child.
Share stories of your camp adventures,
achievements and friends
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this will make the upcoming camp experience
seem more familiar, and kids love to imagine
their parents as youngsters.
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If you were a little apprehensive at first and
then ended up loving the experience, share this
with your child, letting him know its perfectly
normal to be nervous about the unknown.
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EXPLORE ONLINE
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The Internet can be a great tool to parents
trying to ease their kids overnight camp jitters.
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Blogs, Facebook pages and websites related to
your childs future camp cover pretty much
everything they or you - could want to know
about upcoming summer adventures, along with
plenty of photos.
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Kids can read posts from kids at their potential
camps and get a feel for how theyll fit into the
summers adventures.
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LINE UP SOME BOOKS
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There are a lot of great kids and pre-teen books
out there that take place at overnight summer
camp.
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After all, where else can you have amazing
adventures away from the watchful eyes of your
parents (yet in a safe, snug environment just the
same)?
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PHONE A FRIEND
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If your child has a friend or acquaintance who
has attended camp, it may be helpful to talk to
them about their summer experiences.
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Even knowing there will be a familiar face or two
in the gaga ball pit can make a big difference in
how your youngster feels about a summer away from
home.
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Even if your child doesnt want to make the call,
you can call the campers mom or dad and get the
lowdown on camp and pass information along to
your child.
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TAKE THE FAMILY CAMPING
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Youngsters who havent had much experience in the
wilderness, particularly city kids, may be a
little nervous about spending weeks out in the
woods.
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Consider taking the family on a camping trip
prior to the start of camp. This will let your
future summer camper see how fun it is
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to sing silly songs around the camp fire, throw
a fishing line in the lake and listen to a chorus
of tree frogs as you go to sleep.
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Practicality matters such as how to use a
flashlight to get around at night and identifying
various nocturnal sounds can also go a long way
toward easing wilderness jitters.
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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
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www.campwalt.com
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Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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