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pick you up if you are unhappy,? or ?let?s just try this
camp
for one week to see how it goes.?
child
ren need a chance to feel homesick and get through it with the help of counselors and individual coping mechanisms to feel successful about a
camp
experience. one week barely gives a
child
a chance to find their way around a
camp
, much less feel the tinge of missing mom and dad (or the family dog). a two-to-four- week introductory session allows the
child
to be immersed in the daily routine of a new and safe place, build friendships that will continue until the next summer, and feel the success of doing something totally on their own. myth: my son plays
sports
all year long, so i want to give him a break from the routine. fact: while it is a nice break for some
child
ren to fish and hike at
camp
, others just want to play ball. parents should look for a
camp
that can provide the
sports
that the
child
enjoys, plus some new challenges that the parents might want for their
child
. summer
sports
are far different from
sports
during the school year. there is less emphasis on winning. a
child
who can?t make the select baseball or soccer team at home may shine in a
camp
environment. there are no ?helicopter parents? hovering above their
child
ren or yelling on the sidelines. whether it is up to bat or on the boat, these
camp
s hire counselors who serve as role models to teach qualities like good
sports
manship, teamwork, and lessons to lose gracefully. when the time comes for choosing a
camp
, there are many questions to ask. it is important to ask the right questions and get the facts so that you can provide the right fit for your
child
. once you have accomplished this, the investment will provide you and your
child
with lifetime rewards. happy
camp
ing! ? 2015-16 cover kids jaden f., dylan s., nevaeh g., shelby b. m a r c h 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 5 3
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