CHECKLIST FOR A HAPPY CAMPER
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Are you planning to send your kids to summer camp for the first time? You’re going to need a checklist.
You need to know what to pack as well as how to ease your child’s anxiety if there is any.
Assure your child that camp is an adventure that will be lots of fun. He or she will be meeting new friends and experiencing many new things.
Go over the schedule of activities and events. Explain the items they are unsure about.
Most children will need the following items in their backpack:
Emergency contact information Sleeping bag and pillows (if they are not provided by the camp) Soap, shampoo, and other toiletry supplies
Towel, swim gear, and raincoat
Sunblock and bug protection spray Flashlight Medications and accompanying instructions
Casual clothing like T-shirts, shorts, pants, undergarments, etc.
Sweatshirt and pajamas Water bottle Sunglasses and sun hat Stationery or postcards
For a surprise, slip in a handwritten note with a family photo, telling them to enjoy their fun adventure.
You could also pack some candies in their gear, which they can share with their new friends at the camp.
Don’t forget to send them off with a big hug with lots of excitement and hope. Your enthusiasm will rub off, making them more eager to go to summer camp.
As they say, seeing is believing. It‘s a good idea to tour the camp.
Contact the camp administrator about visiting the camp with your child.
If you're considering sending your child to an overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast, and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
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Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww@campwalt.com