Expert Advice on Preparation for an Overnight Camp – Part 1

This great resource of camp preparation tips from CampSpirit might be especially helpful for younger campers or first time comers to overnight summer camps.

Check it out – even experienced parents will find some practical advice.

A short summary of best preparation-for-camp tips:

• Involve your kid in camp preparation.
• Make sure the focus of the camp you’ve chosen (sport, art, leadership) matches both your values and your kid’s interest.
• Label their stuff properly, check the camp’s requirements on luggage size and packing list.
• Complete the Health Form – put down all the information you think the camp should know about your child.
• Arrange some away-from-home time before the summer camp’s session starts- let your kid get used to being without parents in small doses.

The first part of the video emphasizes the life skills building experience at a residential camp. Being a fun place to go to, with all sport, art and leadership classes, DiscoveryLand Camp incorporates character building into every aspect of its program.