Going to overnight camp offers your daughter an amazing opportunity to develop her confidence and independence.
Yet, it is normal to have some concerns regarding how she will be supervised at a co-ed camp where the campers mix with the opposite sex during their daily activities.
Fortunately, your daughter is just as secure in a mixed group at camp as she would be at school, and she’s possibly even safer.
Here are some of the ways in which co-ed camps ensure the safety of their campers that should help ease your concerns.
BUNK COUNSELORS
From the moment a child arrives at camp, they are assigned a cabin that comes with counselors who live side by side with the children.
These counselors make sure that every girl in their cabin is accounted for throughout the day and safely tucked into their bunk at night.
As campers and their counselors bond, they also become an excellent role model whom girls can turn to if they have a concern.
PACKED SCHEDULES
Every camper can relate to the sound of the early morning wake-up call, and you can trust that your daughter will be busy from the moment her feet hit the cabin floor.
Whether she’s out on the water learning how to maneuver a kayak or singing songs around the campfire, your daughter will be immersed‌
‌ in a steady stream of activities that not only helps to build her skills, but that also are designed to keep kids out of trouble.
In fact, campers in a co-ed group have the unique opportunity of spending time with members of the opposite sex ‌
‌ while participating in wholesome activities that bring out everyone’s strengths.
CONSTANT ADULT SUPERVISION
Camp staff members are well aware of the dynamics that can occur in a co-ed group.
For this reason, they make sure that qualified, trained adults, who understand how to keep kids involved in their activities, constantly supervise every child.
Counselors bunk with the campers, eat meals together and accompany their assigned group throughout the entire daily schedule so that no child is ever left alone.
It is also important to note that many camps have several extra staff members in attendance ‌
‌ during mixed-group leisure activities to ensure that everyone adheres to the rules.
ON-SITE MEDICAL STAFF
Although adequate supervision tends to keep most accidents from occurring, having on-site medical staff ‌
‌ can provide you with a little extra reassurance that your daughter will be safe.
During every activity, campers are taught to follow important safety rules, and many athletic activities ‌
‌ require campers to demonstrate specific skills before they are able to move up to the next level.
Should an accident occur, or your daughter just needs to ask questions, you can trust that there is a doctor or nurse nearby trained to handle any situation.
Sending your daughter to a co-ed overnight camp will naturally require you to learn to let go as she gains her independence.
Co-ed groups offer several advantages over an all-girls camp since the campers are provided ‌
‌ with a chance to learn how to live and learn in a mixed-group setting in a supervised environment.
As you plan your daughter’s camp adventure this year, remember that boys and girls have been going to co-ed camps for years ‌
‌ and your preferred camp will have safeguards in place to ensure your daughter’s well-being at all times.
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.
www.campwalt.com
Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww@campwalt.com