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Tips and Tricks:
Tips for camp:
-Bring a book or other quiet entertainment
-Bring a journal to write down everything good that happens, avoid anything that happened that you didn't like.
-Go with friends, familiar faces make it easier
-Bring photos of family and pets
-Make friends at the camp (They might also get homesick)
-Bring games for cabin time
-If you get homesick, talk to a counselor. They can help you feel better
-Look at pictures online before you go, it can help you mentally prepare
-Bring a stuffed animal, but one you don’t mind getting a little dirty
-Keep your stuff organized!
-Bring earplugs, sometimes noise can be overstimulating and make homesickness worse.
-Pick a camp that you are really interested in, you’ll likely have more in common with the other girls.
-It’s supposed to be fun. Let yourself have fun. It’s ok if you miss home, it’s normal, but don’t let that ruin your experience.
FAQs:
What if I don't want to do an activity?: You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. However, I recommend trying it, or at least preparing for it, even if you don't want to do it.
What does a typical day at camp look like?: You will wake up around 7:10 and get dressed and ready for the day. Before breakfast you will probably do a flag ceremony, and then eat breakfast, Your day will be filled with different themed activities specific to the camp you're doing. Lunch will be around noon, and a while after lunch there will be a snack time with snacks such as Cheez-its, Teddy Grahams, or Chex-Mix. Be prepared to do capers (chores) as a camp, such as cleaning a bathroom, cleaning the dining hall, or distributing snacks. After dinner, you will all shower and then go to bed.
What are the showers like?
Each cabin/area has 2–4 showers. Girls will get their soap, towels, and pajamas, and get in line. Sometimes, girls just put their stuff in line. You should train before camp to take quicker showers so that you can get through the line quickly. Anytime below 10 minutes should be ok, but especially if it's a big camp you should try to get as low as 7-3 minutes. If you struggle with that, I recommend getting a 3-in-one soap to speed up the process.
What if I don't like the food?
If you don't like a food being served, that's ok! They typically have multiple options, and a salad bar with fruits, veggies, and cheese.
What types of food do they serve?
Common foods they serve at camp are pasta with breadsticks, waffles and pancakes, mac and cheese, chicken, and hot dogs.
Is there a swim test?
Yes, there is a swim test. You will have to do tasks like swim across the pool, tread water for two minutes, and jump off a diving board. If you don't pass, you may still swim in the shallow end.