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May 8, 2019 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

How to Prepare For — and Avoid — Homesickness At Camp

Do you worry about homesickness at camp? Or about missing your child too much? These do’s and don’ts will help you prep your child and yourself for a successful summer!

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: American Camp Association, Archived, campers, homesickness, new campers, parents

April 20, 2016 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

The truth about homesickness at camp

Homesickness doesn’t really happen that often, but it DOES sometimes happen. Here’s what parents need to know both to prepare for camp and during camp.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Archived, campers, homesickness, Mini Camp, new campers, parents

Homesick quote

July 8, 2014 By Elizabeth Shreckhise

The dreaded homesick letter

I’m sure if I wasn’t a camp director and knew little about camps I’d probably also feel distraught at receiving a downcast letter from my child bemoaning his fate at camp and how much he wants to come home. I’d be heartbroken. But fortunately I am a camp director and I know that, in reality, […]

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: Archived, homesickness, letter, Letter writing series, Mini Camp, new campers

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