If your child s letters home sound tearful and sad beyond the first week, resist the temptation to run up to the camp and rescue him. Call the camp director to discuss the situation. Express your concern without becoming accusatory. Ask what can be done to make camp more positive for your child. If your child really feels comfortable, extend the time your child spends away, depending on the camp program and your finances.
Many children find it easier to go away to camp for the first time with a friend.
Be certain to ask the camp to put them in the same cabin if possible. Finally, don't forget to be at camp on time to pick them up. If you have some extra time, take a walk around the camp with your child before you leave. It will give them a chance to share stories with you, and enable you to have a better feeling about the places he has spent the last few weeks. Most of all, enjoy the growth and confidence your child has gained.