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.
Getting your child ready for camp requires a delicate balance. Talking about this exciting new experience is great but, you also don't want to overdo it. Over discussing Summer Camp can cause, children to loose a sense of reality, lead to expectations and fantasies that can't be met, thus, leading to disappointment. It's also possible that these discussions continually highlight fears which, lead only to an increase of homesickness. Several months before the beginning of camp you may want to start yur disscussions but not much before April. As receive pre-camp information it's wise to share these with your child.
How to Talk About Camp: Be careful how often and which words you choose when you are talking about camp. Children have incredible radar, and they will pick up on your concerns and fears, even if you never say anything negative. You may want to visit your local library or movie rental store to pick up books or movies about camp. While many of the storylines are exaggerated, they can prompt discussion on how to handle issues that may arise at camp. Watch or read them together.
Be sure to pick up on the subtle signals that your child sends. Drop the book or movie if you child seem put off. Make sure that you never use camp as a threat or in a angry tone. Joke about how long till they leave can make a lasting impression Words can linger longer than you think! Help your child believe that overnight summer camp is a fun experience and that is why you have chosen it.
Some Dos * Meet the camp director before camp begins.
* Do talk about the camp in a positive way, to let your child know that you believe camp is a safe, exciting place.
* 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.
* Do continue to have short separations, such as sleepovers with family and friends for good practice.
* Do allow your child to verbalize her concerns, even if they sound silly. You may learn about worries that you can easily resolve.
* Talk to an fellow camper about the program. He or she can tell you what you will really need to know and what kids really wear, and do at camp.
Some Don'ts: * Minimize change as camp comes close. Keep things as normal as possible, especially in the time close to the first day.
* Don't try to squeeze in a family vacation just before camp starts. Plan to be at home for at least five days before your child leaves for camp to provide the comfort of a usual routine.
*Don't let your child suspect you have concerns about their adjustment to being away from home.
These are just a few ideas on sending your child to Summer Camp. Learn more and visit Summer Camp Advice
Getting your child ready for camp requires a delicate balance. Talking about this exciting new experience is great but, you also don't want to overdo it. Over discussing Summer Camp can cause, children to loose a sense of reality, lead to expectations and fantasies that can't be met, thus, leading to disappointment. It's also possible that these discussions continually highlight fears which, lead only to an increase of homesickness. Several months before the beginning of camp you may want to start yur disscussions but not much before April. As receive pre-camp information it's wise to share these with your child.
How to Talk About Camp: Be careful how often and which words you choose when you are talking about camp. Children have incredible radar, and they will pick up on your concerns and fears, even if you never say anything negative. You may want to visit your local library or movie rental store to pick up books or movies about camp. While many of the storylines are exaggerated, they can prompt discussion on how to handle issues that may arise at camp. Watch or read them together.
Be sure to pick up on the subtle signals that your child sends. Drop the book or movie if you child seem put off. Make sure that you never use camp as a threat or in a angry tone. Joke about how long till they leave can make a lasting impression Words can linger longer than you think! Help your child believe that overnight summer camp is a fun experience and that is why you have chosen it.
Some Dos * Meet the camp director before camp begins.
* Do talk about the camp in a positive way, to let your child know that you believe camp is a safe, exciting place.
* 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.
* Do continue to have short separations, such as sleepovers with family and friends for good practice.
* Do allow your child to verbalize her concerns, even if they sound silly. You may learn about worries that you can easily resolve.
* Talk to an fellow camper about the program. He or she can tell you what you will really need to know and what kids really wear, and do at camp.
Some Don'ts: * Minimize change as camp comes close. Keep things as normal as possible, especially in the time close to the first day.
* Don't try to squeeze in a family vacation just before camp starts. Plan to be at home for at least five days before your child leaves for camp to provide the comfort of a usual routine.
*Don't let your child suspect you have concerns about their adjustment to being away from home.
These are just a few ideas on sending your child to Summer Camp. Learn more and visit Summer Camp Advice
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Swift Nature Camp a non-competitive, Minnesota Summer Camps that offers a traditional summer camp for Boy and Girls ages 6-15. Campers enjoy camp activities as they learn at this Animal Summer Camp.
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