Parent's and Kid's Complete Guide to Summer Camp Fun : Everything You Need to Prepare for an Incredible Camp Adventure!

by Warner, Penny

• ISBN13: 9780761537465
• ISBN10: 0761537465
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles

Summary

Camp-Savvy Parents, Camp-Happy Kids Summer camp should be fun for kidsand easy on parents. Now it can be! Inside is everything you and your child need to know to ensure a positive, exciting summer camp experienceand have a great time doing it! Broken into two easy-to-follow and entertaining partsa parent's guide for information and a kid's guide for advice, games, activities, crafts, and morethis handy helper will keep your child so busy, he or she won't have time to feel lonely, bored or homesick. So roll up the sleeping bag, pack the knapsack, check the flashlight batteries, and discover: For Parents How to find the right summer camp for you child What to pack (including fun surprises!) Effective ways to discuss homesickness, safety, and more! For Kids Games, stories, songs, crafts, and boredom busters Journal and keepsake ideas to record special memories And much, much S'more!

Author Biography

<b>Penny Warner</b> has written over 30 books for parents and kids, featuring ideas on development, parties, games, activities, and snacks. She has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in special education, and has taught child development, special education, and sign language, at local colleges. <br>She has appeared on several television talk shows as well as on national TV, presenting tips for parents and kids. She was featured on HGTV's <i>Smart Solutions</i> and <i>The Later Today Show.</i> In addition to <b><i>Learn to Sign the Fun Way,</i></b> she has written a mystery series featuring a deaf reporter in the California gold country, and is writing a mystery series for middle grade readers. She also wrote a weekly newspaper column for 11 years on family lif

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Part I: Parent's Guide
Camp Havalotta Fun
Choosing the Right Camp for Your Child	3	(25)
Countdown to Camp
Preparing Your Child Emotionally for the Adventure	28	(21)
Packin' up
What to Pack for Camp and Send Along for Fun	49	(44)
Heading Off and Coming Home
Getting Your Child to Camp Safely and Happily	93	(16)
Part II: Kid's Guide
Your First Day
Dealing with Homesickness	109	(10)
Tent Fun
Activities, Games, and Gags	119	(20)
Over the Coals
Snazzy Campfire Snacks	139	(7)
Gather Together for Fun!
Great Group Games and Activities	146	(12)
Make It Yourself
Camp Arts and Crafts	158	(12)
Into the Wilderness
Nature Know-How	170	(11)
Wish You Were Here
Letters to Home	181	(8)
Dear Diary
Filling Your Journal Pages	189	(5)
Note to Campers
Safety and Basic First Aid	194	(9)
Index	203