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A Camp-Ready Plan for Kids + Parents
Homesickness isn’t something to prevent — it’s something to prepare for.
This gentle, printable 2-page guide helps parents and kids talk about homesickness before camp begins, without creating fear or pressure. It includes a simple parent script, a child-friendly action plan, calming mantras, and space for kids to write down who they can go to for help at camp.
Created by longtime camp professional Anne Izard, this guide focuses on preparation over perfection — building confidence, independence, and emotional resilience in a way that feels supportive and doable.
Perfect for first-time campers (and their parents), or anyone who wants a calmer, more confident start to camp.
Inside you’ll find:
A parent conversation guide (what to say + how to say it)
A kid-friendly “When I Miss Home” action plan
Simple coping tools kids can actually remember
Encouraging mantras for hard moments
Space to name trusted adults at camp
A small packing ritual to support connection
Instant digital download. Print at home.
Because growing up is brave work.
A Camp-Ready Plan for Kids + Parents
Homesickness isn’t something to prevent — it’s something to prepare for.
This gentle, printable 2-page guide helps parents and kids talk about homesickness before camp begins, without creating fear or pressure. It includes a simple parent script, a child-friendly action plan, calming mantras, and space for kids to write down who they can go to for help at camp.
Created by longtime camp professional Anne Izard, this guide focuses on preparation over perfection — building confidence, independence, and emotional resilience in a way that feels supportive and doable.
Perfect for first-time campers (and their parents), or anyone who wants a calmer, more confident start to camp.
Inside you’ll find:
A parent conversation guide (what to say + how to say it)
A kid-friendly “When I Miss Home” action plan
Simple coping tools kids can actually remember
Encouraging mantras for hard moments
Space to name trusted adults at camp
A small packing ritual to support connection
Instant digital download. Print at home.
Because growing up is brave work.