Preparing Your Child for Camp

• Reassure them that feeling nervous is normal.

• Focus on fun activities like making friends, canoeing, or arts & crafts.

• Practice self-care tasks like dressing, feeding, and organizing belongings.

• Share positive stories from past campers to build excitement.

• Remind them to embrace new experiences and challenges.
  
  

Supporting Emotional Readiness

Preparing your child emotionally is as important as practical preparation. Talk about their feelings, validate them, and teach coping strategies like deep breathing or positive self-talk. This helps children feel secure, resilient, and ready to enjoy camp.

Final Thoughts

Preparing your child for camp ensures they feel confident, excited, and ready for the adventure ahead. Open communication, guidance, and practice at home help build independence and self-assurance. With encouragement and support, your child will be able to fully enjoy a fun, memorable, and growth-filled camp experience, creating lasting memories and learning valuable life skills along the way.