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disasters, intruders and other possible threats. myers shares, ?
camp
ers? safety is our highest priority. with that in mind, our screening process is formidable. counselor applicants go through an extensive background check and fingerprint and drug testing, and personal references are contacted to confirm our staff is a fantastic fit for our
camp
ers. following the screening, our
camp
counselors attend training prior to the start of
camp
. they continue to participate in training throughout the summer and receive weekly feedback from our supervisors.?
try
it before you buy it. attend a
camp
expo or
camp
fair to find out what options exist in the area. some organizations feature their own
camp
fairs and mini-
camp
s during the spring for families to
try
. calm butterflies. many youngsters have a hard time adjusting to new situations and new people and may feel scared or intimidated. include them in the process of choosing a
camp
. ?contact the
camp
director and ask if she can provide a schedule of what the day will look like for your
child
. it would be helpful for your
child
to know what the day holds in store and can also help her get excited about what the
camp
has to offer,? benigno says. allowing your newest
camp
er to assist in helping pack her backpack and lunch the night before will help her get ready and feel more confident. ?depending on the age of the
camp
er, she may also want to bring a special plush toy or blanket. parents can also talk with their
child
about some of the activities they will be doing, and how all the adults at
camp
are there to make sure they are having fun. it?s also helpful for
child
ren to have a friend attending
camp
. knowing they?ll see a familiar face, and finding that friend at
camp
, quickly smooths any first-day jitters,? myers adds. ? a p r i l 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 6 9
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