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How do I know my daughter is ready for camp?
Does your daughter enjoy positive overnight experiences away from home? What are her, and your, expectations for camp? Parents set the tone. Your confident attitude about camp will be contagious.
How can I prepare my first-time camper for a great experience?
Talk to your camper about making new friends, trying new activities and the excitement of new experiences. Offer gentle reminders about the importance of co-operation with others and helping out the group. Make sure she knows who to ask for assistance, if needed. Above all, be positive!
How do I communicate with my camper?
Before she leaves, plan how you will stay in touch. Pack pre-addressed, pre-stamped envelopes to make letter writing easier. GBC parents can send letters to campers by mail or fax. Letters by mail are the most personal and valuable communication with your camper.
Will my camper “eat right” at camp?
GBC meals are wholesome and child-friendly. Our menu meets the standards set by Canada’s Food Guide. Glen Bernard serves whole wheat bread, pasta, pizza crust and other whole grain products. We have a vegetarian option at meals where meat is served. GBC is “nut safe” and has a system for protecting those with nut and other food allergies.
How do you help a homesick camper?
It is normal for your camper to feel nervous about being away from home. Discuss this with your camper before camp. Be supportive of her experience and developing independence. It’s best not to tell her that if she doesn’t like camp she can come home.
GBC’s program encourages campers to get involved and keep active. Campers usually feel at home after a few days. During pre-camp training, our staff review strategies to help campers who miss home. In a case where a camper is not adjusting to being away from home, we will call the parents and review our concerns in order to develop a common strategy and give the best possible support to the camper.
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