- Feb 26, 2007
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Sleep away camp is not for everyone, but it is fabulous for the child who is ready.
So here is my camp checklist.
My child
1. is happy sleeping away from home for more then a night (not just with Grandma either).
2. is not afraid of lots of thing like the dark, bugs, strangers, scary camp stories
3. is not picky when it comes to food, lumpy beds etc
4. Adapts easily to changes in schedule
5. Can cope with less sleep than usual
6. Makes friends easily and is happy to share her friends with new people
7. Can manage her hygiene, clothes, money by herself
8. Won't mind not being in the same training group as her friends, because this often happens.
I am sure you can all come up with a few more to add, camp is a big step for a little kid, they really need to be ready or that first experience may well be their last as they will refuse to go back!
So here is my camp checklist.
My child
1. is happy sleeping away from home for more then a night (not just with Grandma either).
2. is not afraid of lots of thing like the dark, bugs, strangers, scary camp stories
3. is not picky when it comes to food, lumpy beds etc
4. Adapts easily to changes in schedule
5. Can cope with less sleep than usual
6. Makes friends easily and is happy to share her friends with new people
7. Can manage her hygiene, clothes, money by herself
8. Won't mind not being in the same training group as her friends, because this often happens.
I am sure you can all come up with a few more to add, camp is a big step for a little kid, they really need to be ready or that first experience may well be their last as they will refuse to go back!
