We just achieved a new milestone in our household: our older son, almost 8, just finished a week at Cub Scout day camp.  He is excited, he is exhausted, and he has an amazing sense of accomplishment.  And that’s exactly what it was - an accomplishment!

Spending hours away from home can be a bit stressful for children, especially with their first experience.  Granted, my son had been in public school all year, so he was accustomed to a longer day away from the laid back nature of home.  But camp is different.  The rules are different, the kids are different, the adults are different, and the activities are (thankfully) different.

How can you prepare your child for their first “camp” experience?  Read more…