Be sure you get an enrollment confirmation and take it with you to camp in case you have any problems when you check in. Although this really depends on each child and their personality, one of the best things you can do is to involve your child in the process and talk about options with him. Be sure your child understands there are many different kind of camps and activities. You shouldn t push your child if he don t seem ready, but you can encourage your child to stretch a little and try something new. Out Slow One of the best things you can do if your child is new to any type of camping experience is to start out slow.
Most camps have a wide variety of options and programming available to campers.
Check out day camps or family camp options if you have a child who you think would benefit from camp but may feel a little uncomfortable out of the gate. Choose camp options that have brief overnight stays that are close to home if your child enjoyed day camps and is ready for something more. Kids can branch out from there once they get comfortable and understand how much fun they can have at camp. Although it takes some coordination, try to have your child experience camp with a friend or others they may know as they re starting out. This is a great arrangement for day camps because they can experience meeting new people, but will still know some kids from their school or neighborhood if you coordinate with the other parents and camp office.