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Overnight Camp
Asked by K.C. from Philadelphia
on March 3, 2011
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Have you sent your kids to overnight camp? Did *YOU* go to overnight camp as a child? I'm considering sending my 10yr old for a couple of weeks this summer. I think s...
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- I went to overnight week camps when I was young. I went to a church camp when I was in 2nd grade (I was probably 8). My older sister went to the same camp different ...
- My girl when to her first overnight camp when she was 10. I WAS A NERVOUS RACK! LOL. I actually cry when I let her there if it wasn't because my husband stop me I may ...
- Wow. We partipated with the family camp weekend ( Memorial Day Weekend) last yr and just sent my check today for this year. IT WAS A WONDERFUL experience for all 5 of ...
Camp
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on July 20, 2010
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I just sent my seven year old son off to camp for the first time, and I am so nervous. This is is first time away from home by himself. Do any one think it will be wro...
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- Hi, Jenn: You already know the answer. It is normal for you to worry. Remember, if anything happens, you will be the first to know. You are the source and they d...
- RELAX! Don't call! Believe me, you're the one nervous, not him, lol. He's having a ball! The camp supervisors are trained and experienced with children and running cam...
- Dear J., I would never let my son go away at 7 years of age. Today, I trust no one with little boys or little girls. If your son has a good time, he will want to do...
Overnight Camp at 7 Years Old?
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on April 2, 2007
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My daughter is involved in Girl Scouts and it is time to start signing up the girls for camp. The camp is a 2 night, 3 day camp that has many activities I think she wi...
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- My daughter was in Girl Scouts last year and she was 7 years old. They had a camp but you don't have to go. I personally didn't know the leaders that were going so the...
- Why make her grow up before she's ready? And, anymore, her fears aren't irrational. The world is a big place and I'd wait until she feels more confident about handli...
- I always LOVED summer camp. I was also a very outgoing child. Maybe just try letting her stay the night with friends or grandparents or something a few times before ...
Going to Camp
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on July 23, 2010
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My daughter went to a 3 night, 4 day camp. She was in tears when I left. I picked her up and she was so happy to see me. She had a very hard time at camp, and has t...
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- You can start a mother-daughter journal - - a "North Star" journal. She can write something, give you the journal, and you can respond back. The journal can go back ...
- Some children are just not ready to be away from home. My son started going to sleepover camp at 10. He goes for 2 weeks each year. He loves it. But he was ready. ...
- Another resource you could look at is ACA (american camp association) they offer great parent tips for prepping for camp. They might have some for returning campers, t...
Overnight Summer Camp - Any Tips?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on July 5, 2008
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Next Sunday we drop my daughter off at camp for a week. She's looking forward to it. Last summer she went to a different camp (one that she was familiar with) and re...
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- Hi L., Another thing I did was to email her camp mailing address to grandparents, extended family, Godparents and close family friends. They enjoyed this opportuni...
- - this may be a 'tip' - or it may qualify as a cautionary tale- you decide- . My youngest was quite uncomfortable about her upcoming 4 days at camp ( it would be her...
- I am curious as to what camp. My daughter is at her third girl scout camp this summer. This time at Bette Perot. She come home friday. I sent my last letter to her...
Summer (Overnight) Camps
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on May 20, 2009
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I am looking for a (reasonably-priced) overnight camp for my 8 year old son to attend. I don't mind trying but I need it to stay in the state.
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- I'm sending my son to Sky Ranch this summer. He will be there for a week. The 1st and last weeks are discounted to 500.00 for the week. The camp is located by Tyler...
- The YMCA does overnight camps. I'm not sure if they're done at the Collin County Adventure camp or not, but there is a link to it at the bottom of their webpage. It'...
- I'd try Camp Tonkawa in Collinsville, TX. My kids haven't been there yet, but I met the owner and her 2 sons at a Summer Fun Showcase and was very impressed with her ...
Bed Wetting and Sleepover Camp
Asked by L.S. from Raleigh
on June 10, 2011
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My son is 11 years old (almost 12) and leaving Monday for camp. It's a week (overnight). We have had problems with bedwetting - he sleeps like a rock. At home I can wa...
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- He is going to get a LOT of peer pressure and humiliation. If he would wear the pull up he would at least be able to not get up and have wet sheets. By the end of the...
- Not sure of the solution, but Definitely speak to the counselor in advance. Whomever is going to be directly supervising his "dorm" would be best to talk to, if you c...
- Way back when I was in my late teens I was a camp leader for two summers. Both times we always had at least one kid that needed to be woken to use the potty before we ...
Seeing Views on Sending School-age Children to Overnight Summer Camp
Asked by C.S. from Detroit
on June 10, 2009
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My husband and I are considering sending our older two boys (ages 8-1/2 and 10-1/2) to summer sleep-away camp this summer. Both my husband and I went to camp when we ...
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- I loved overnight camp as a kid too (but I was in 6th grade)... though I'm not familiar with the camp(s) you've researched/experienced... I can say this: I do have exp...
- I totally think you should send your boys to camp! Being a summer camp kid, (we actually still are!!) as well I deeply know the benefits and strengths of camp! I under...
- I started going to camp when I was 7 years old and absolutely loved it - I lived at summer camp for a good 8 years or so. (My mom worked for the camping program so I g...
Summer Camp Reviews
Asked by J. from Chicago
on February 3, 2007
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I'd like to investigate sending my kids to summer camp this year. My son will be 11 this summer, is a bit shy & might benefit from a camp geared toward confidence bui...
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- Chicago Martial Arts & Fitness Center has an awesome camp. Especially if you are looking for confidence building, your son will definitely find it here. For more inf...
- The best one my children (girls 11 & 8) have ever gone to is called Catholic & Cool Kids camp at the Bishop Lane retreat center in Rockford, there are a couple session...
- A few different people in our neighbor send there kids to Camp Duncun in Volo. I believe spaces fill up quick. It's a big camp with a huge pool - which seems to be t...
My Baby Is Going to camp...help
Asked by K.H. from Killeen
on August 8, 2008
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OK, I know I have seen this before but I didn't pay attention. My 8 1/2 year old daughter is going to sleep away camp and will be gone for 6 days and nights, I know I ...
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- I remember the first time my daughter went to church camp for a whole week. I never left the house because I thought I would miss a phone call from her. I cried most...
- When I left my daughter with my mom for 3 nights, I tucked little notes into her pjs for her to find each night, since I figured nighttime would be the toughest for he...
- I remember when I went to my first sleep away camp as a kid, I was incredibly excited. Once there I missed my family tremendously. My mom packed a 2 letters in my ba...
