Well, it happened on Tuesday. I got the call. You know, the one every camp parent dreads. The one where they tell you that your kid is very anxious and homesick and do you think it would be appropriate to talk with them?Before I launch into anything else here, let me first be clear on two points:My … [Read more...]
Summer Camp Cares
Like many other moms this summer, I sent my oldest child off to overnight camp for the first time this summer. Like those other moms, I shopped, packed and prepared with my first-time camper. I bought stationery and stamps. I filled out the forms and signed the waivers. I drove her to camp, kissed … [Read more...]
10 truths about sleepover camp
1. If they write "I hate it here, pick me up" you will likely find that was one moment of difficulty/ homesickness in an otherwise perfect experience.2. When they cry when they hug you at pick up it is not because they have missed you or are happy to see you but rather that they are devastated to … [Read more...]
Feeding Frenzy
I decided this summer that we would only do a few weeks of camp, spread out. Three weeks of full day camp, two weeks of only 3 half days. The rest of the summer we're home. Just enough to give me a break but still giving them a lot of down time to do whatever they want, sleep in, stay up … [Read more...]