Checklist Of A Happy Camper

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CHECKLIST FOR A HAPPY CAMPER

• www.campwalt.com

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Are you planning to send your kids to summer camp
for the first time? Youre going to need a
checklist.
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You need to know what to pack as well as how to
ease your childs anxiety if there is any.
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Assure your child that camp is an adventure that
will be lots of fun. He or she will be meeting
new friends and experiencing many new things.
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Go over the schedule of activities and events.
Explain the items they are unsure about.
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Most children will need the following items in
their backpack
Emergency contact information
Sleeping bag and pillows (if they are not
provided by the camp)
Soap, shampoo, and other toiletry supplies
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Towel, swim gear, and raincoat
Sunblock and bug protection spray
Flashlight
Medications and accompanying instructions
Casual clothing like T-shirts, shorts,pants,
undergarments, etc.
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Sweatshirt and pajamas
Water bottle
Sunglasses and sun hat
Stationery or postcards
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For a surprise, slip in a handwritten note with a
family photo, telling them to enjoy their fun
adventure.
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You could also pack some candies in their gear,
which they can share with their new friends at
the camp.
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Dont forget to send them off with a big hug with
lots of excitement and hope. Your enthusiasm will
rub off, making them more eager to go to summer
camp.
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As they say, seeing is believing. Its a good
idea to tour the camp.
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Contact the camp administrator about visiting the
camp with your child.
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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
and make friendships that can last a lifetime.
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www.campwalt.com
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Camp Walt Whitman 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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