Preventing Homesickness and Promoting Adjustment
March 11 @ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Time away from home is always challenging, for campers as well as staff, whether they are new or returning. Why let intense feelings of missing home—which 20% of young people feel—get in the way of enjoying the awesome programs you offer? With the right tools, your camp can prevent debilitating homesickness and promote positive adjustment to time away from home. Learn how to prevent “pick-up deals,” create positive expectations, and help everyone feel like camp is their home away from home!