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Post by Ash on Aug 13, 2009 12:28:11 GMT -5
A Camp for Every Child — The Perfect Fit Address: www.campparents.org/rightcamp.phpThe Right Time — Gauging Your Child's Readiness for Camp Answering these questions will help you determine when your child is ready for camp. * What is your child's age? Children under age 7 may not adjust easily to being away from home. Consider the day camp experience to prepare them for future overnight camp. * How did your child become interested in camp? Does your child talk about camp and camp activities on a sustained basis? How much persuasion is necessary from you? * Has your child had positive overnight experiences away from home? Visiting relatives or friends? Were these separations easy or difficult? * What does your child expect to do at camp? Learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations. * Are you able to share consistent and positive messages about camp? Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious. To read more, please visit www.campparents.org/rightcamp.php
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