This is a partnered post with Minute Clinic. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Many children are excited this summer to head back to camp while others are excited but also anxious because it will be there first time. Going to camp can be an exciting adventure for both children and parents. It can be fun but it also can be stressful as well. Below you will find some tips on helping to prepare your child for camp.
Four Tips To Remember
- Stay In Touch – Ask if the camp offers ways to connect with your camper, such as email or by phone.
- Talk To Your Child – Let your children know that it’s okay to be worried, a little nervous, or to miss home at first.
- Pack Something Familiar – If they’re ever feeling homesick, something from home can be comforting. This could be something as easy as packing a photo, blanket, stuffed animal or their favorite toy.
- Have Them Log Their Trip – Encourage your children to preserve their memories at camp. Disposable cameras and journals are a great way to them to capture those memories that they can keep forever.
What To Pack
In addition to packing sneakers, a towel, a swimsuit and toiletries, there are other items that are Minute Clinic highly recommends packing for your child:
- First and foremost, your child is never fully packed without a camp physical. Physicals ensure your campers are in good health before they head off for a schedule full of physical activity
- Sun protection – broad spectrum sunscreen (this protects against UVB and UVA rays), lip balm with SPF, and 100% UV protection sunglasses
- A small first aid kit – bandages, antiseptic, poison ivy cream and insect and bite relief cream
- A flashlight and spare set of batteries
- Medications with dosage instructions. Remember to inform camp staff of your child’s specific medical needs
- If you child has allergies, make sure to inform staff and provide the appropriate over-the-counter or prescription medications
For those planning an adventurous summer, Minute Clinic has you covered. They offer camp physicals that can help to determine if a camper can safely participate in the activities. They also have nurse practitioners and physicians assistants that can recommend the right over-the-counter treatments and write prescriptions when medically appropriate to treat things like poison ivy and oak.
For more information on Minute Clinic and their services visit: www.cvs.com/minuteclinic
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