While campers can successfully start overnight camp at any age most camp professionals will tell you that the younger a camper is when they begin overnight camp the easier transition they will have to camp life and the less likely they will be homesick. We definitely find this to be the case with our camper population as well. We have many campers who are 8,9,10 years old that stay for our full 6 week program. While it’s normal to miss your child terribly while they are at camp you might be surprised to learn that they are too busy having fun and enjoying their new friendships to be worried about what’s happening at home.