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CHECKLIST FOR A HAPPY CAMPER
www.campwalt.com
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Are you planning to send your kids to summer camp for the first time? You’re going to need a checklist.
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You need to know what to pack as well as how to ease your child’s anxiety if there is any.
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Assure your child that camp is an adventure that will be lots of fun. He or she will be meeting new friends and experiencing many new things.
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Go over the schedule of activities and events.
Explain the items they are unsure about.
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Most children will need the following items in their backpack:
Emergency contact information
Sleeping bag and pillows (if they are not provided by the camp)
Soap, shampoo, and other toiletry supplies
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Towel, swim gear, and raincoat
Sunblock and bug protection spray
Flashlight
Medications and accompanying instructions
Casual clothing like T-shirts, shorts,pants, undergarments, etc.
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Sweatshirt and pajamas
Water bottle
Sunglasses and sun hat
Stationery or postcards
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For a surprise, slip in a handwritten note with a family photo, telling them to enjoy their fun adventure.
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You could also pack some candies in their gear, which they can share with their new friends at the camp.
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Don’t forget to send them off with a big hug with lots of excitement and hope. Your enthusiasm will rub off, making them more eager to go to summer camp.
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As they say, seeing is believing. It‘s a good idea to tour the camp.
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Contact the camp administrator about visiting the camp with your child.
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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with
separate areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
and make friendships that can last a lifetime.