Do not promise your camper that they can phone to be picked up anytime they want.  Instead, encourage your camper to see this week as a challenge, and remind them that you will be very proud of them for making it through the week. 

Encourage them to talk with their cabin leader if they are feeling sad or having a problem, and remind them that staff will contact you if they think it is necessary.

Have your child spend a night or two at a friend's home before they come to camp.  Pretend that they are off to camp. They need to pack their own bags and only call home if there is an emergency.   As a "camp" parent, you could tuck a letter into their bag.

Pretend that they are at camp and need to make their own bed, pick up and put away their own clothes, brush their teeth, wash and comb their hair, etc…

Review making healthy food choices and the importance of drinking plenty of liquids.

Swimming is a part of the fun at camp.  While not a requirement, your children will be more confident if they have become familiar with the water by swimming with the family or have taken swimming lessons, before coming to camp.

Check out  the sign up options on the right & discuss with your child the activities they might want to try.