Food packages sent to camp are held until the last day of the session and then given to campers as they check out. Donations go towards a YMCA in Belize. Our staff make a concerted effort to help campers overcome homesickness by helping them learn to accept the natural feeling of missing family and friends. We welcome this opportunity to help youngsters grow in this area and we train our staff to handle homesickness in constructive and loving ways. With proper handling by the staff, campers, and parents, it can be overcome, and the camper can make a big stride in growing up.
Campers do look forward to hearing from their parents while at camp.
It is suggested that letters be cheery and newsy in such a way that they will not make the camper homesick. Don't make the youngster feel that you can't get along without them, or suggest or ask about homesickness. Do not discuss this before they go to camp as it tends to make them more homesick. Please call Camp Lakewood if you have questions regarding children with special needs. We will make every attempt to serve campers who have physical or special emotional needs.