Helping Camp Parents Thrive: Supporting their Campers, Setting Expectations, and Letting Go

As summer camps increasingly serve as crucial developmental experiences for children, parents are navigating more complex emotions around separation, trust, and control. This session, led by a Psychotherapist, Camp Wellness Advisor, and former Camp Director, will explore how camps can play an active role in supporting not just campers, but their parents as well.
Participants will learn how to communicate with families in a way that validates their concerns while reinforcing boundaries that protect the camper experience. We’ll discuss strategies to help parents prepare for the emotional transition of camp drop-off, manage their need for control, and avoid over-involvement that may undermine their child’s independence. The session will also address why more communication, updates, or access isn’t always better-and how to help parents understand and respect this.