If your child is socially skilled, it can be an opportunity to make new friends. Feeling homesick is not unfamiliar to those who have gone away to camp. Having a good friend at camp can help a child make that adjustment. Long-term studies show that having at least one or two best friends as a child is predictive of better adjustment as a young adult. Those are young adults who are less likely to seek psychiatric help and less likely to report being lonely.
Day camps can also help a child to nurture friendships.
Or if you've moved to a new area, they can provide a way to meet children who your child will see in school in the fall. Make sure the camp can accommodate any special needs your child may have. Although every effort has been made to ensure that data is current, please note that some information may be outdated by more recent medical developments. This information is meant as an educational starting point, and is not a substitute for personal consultation with your own physician.