Can my child come home if he/she becomes homesick? Can he/ she phone home?
No. Most reputable camps do not allow telephone calls. Parents may, however phone the camp director. We have found that those rare campers who experience homesickness discover a strength and feeling of accomplishment when they stay to complete the week. Every child goes through this healthy maturing process. Phoning home tends to disrupt all of the other children and the camper. Children who have come to our camp, and have left other camps early, suffer from feelings of failure. In most cases, the parent has “created” the homesickness, by telling the child that he/she will be homesick, and writing to tell the child that they expect them to feel homesickness, the dog misses them etc. The child feels guilty for enjoying camp. Our camp has a very friendly and homey environment, and the vast majority of children enjoy the camp and come back, often for many years. By all means, check the references of any camp that you send your child to, then allow your child to have that time to grow.
