How to Handle Sleepaway Camp Homesickness: A First-Time Parent’s Guide
Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent
To help you and your son navigate his first experience at summer camp event, we’ve put together this comprehensive homesickness guide.
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The Birch Rock “First Day” Pep-Talk Template
Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent
A wonderful way to support your son is to write a pep-talk letter for him to receive on his very first day. You can give this to a staff member […]
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The Hillside Support System: Birch Rock’s Proven Methods for Managing Sleepaway Camp Anxiety
Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent
Starting sleepaway camp is a pivotal event in a boy’s life. It’s a thrilling launch out of the family nest, into a magical world of campfires, Capture the Flag and […]
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Spreading Their Wings: 5 Strategies for Parents Coping with the Camp Transition
Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent
As your son prepares to plunge into his Maine adventure, it is natural for you to experience your own “jolt” of emotion. A child’s growing independence can leave a parent […]
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Helping Him Help Himself: 6 Strategies for Your Son to Manage Homesickness at Camp
Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent
While our counselors are wizards at nurturing campers, it is a wonderful thing for a boy to have his own toolkit for building resilience. Before the trunk is dropped off […]
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The Pre-Camp Roadmap: 8 Ways to Build Your Son’s Confidence Before Sleepaway Camp Starts
Posted by: Francie Campbell, Birch Rock Trustee & Parent
Homesickness can be addressed long before your child heads off to summer camp. By being proactive, you can make getting ready for camp as positive as possible.
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