The camp experience is designed to build confidence and a healthy sense of independence in each camper.  While it is rare, we do encounter campers who experience homesickness and we will give individual attention to each situation.  On the first day, our counselors will work to keep the camper on-task and focused on the very next thing – instead of the whole week.  On the second day or night, the Executive Director or Program Director will call a camper’s parents to ask for suggestions or routines that may alleviate homesickness.  We will do our best to implement these suggestions (i.e. night light, bedtime story) to create a comfortable environment.  If homesickness continues after the second day we will again contact parents to determine if it is in the camper’s best interest to remain at camp.  In our experience, campers calling home does not improve the situation, but almost always concludes with the camper going home.  Our desire is to help every camper have a safe and successful week of camp!