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10 last-minute tips before
day
camp
starts by denise morrison yearian sandals and flip flops; opt for closed-toe tennis shoes. 5. name it and claim it. any item brought to
camp
should have your
child
?s name and phone number on it in case it gets le? behind. it also avoids confusion if identical items are brought by two
child
ren. 6. time out for tech games. do not bring valuable items such as handheld games or cell phones.
day
camp
programs are designed to provide an enriching experience, and your
child
should be engaging in these activities rather than playing with electronics. if these items are brought, they may be confiscated and returned at the end of the
day
in hopes your
child
gets the message. 7. pills, pains, and other problems. all
camp
s have forms for parents to list medications their
child
is on. but if you take your
child
off a medication for the summer, the
camp
needs to know that too, because it could cause an extreme change in behavior. allergies are another issue to make counselors aware of, be it insect or food related. equally important is to share other concerns with
camp
staff, such as if your family is going through a divorce or has experienced a recent death, as this might affect how your
child
interacts throughout the
day
.
camp
s look out for the physical and emotional needs of a
child
, so the more information you provide, the better equipped they will be. 2017-18 cover kid evanna b. c amp season is upon us. before sending your
child
to
day
camp
, here are 10 last-minute suggestions to prepare your
child
! 1. fill?er up. bring one bottle of water that has been cooled in the refrigerator and a second one that has been in the freezer. as the
day
wears on, the frozen water will melt and provide cool refreshment for your
child
. spray bottles are a great idea too. they keep the face and body cool in the hot sun. 2. it?s a scorcher. apply sunscreen to your
child
?s skin before he leaves home and send the tube along for later reapplication. avoid sending tanning lotion with little or no spf, or sunscreen that contains glitter as it can reflect light and cause sunburn. consider sending along a hat for extra protection. 3. bug off. if your
child
is going to be out in a natural environment, he should wear insect repellent. look for a lotion form that is safe for
child
ren; avoid sprays. when
camp
is over, follow up with a tick check just in case. 4. all decked out. one thing
camp
directors always see is
child
ren coming with the wrong dress. some kids want to pick out their own clothes, but if they have chosen black jeans and a dark t-shirt, it may not be the best option. dress your
child
for comfort, safety and appropriate temperatures. proper shoes are important too, particularly if he is playing outside. avoid strappy 3 4 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | a p r i l 2 0 1 8
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