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Tips to Have a Good Time at Summer Camp near South Carolina

For a lot of parents, their biggest fear when it comes to summer camp is having their child feel homesick or having a horrible time. But in reality, when you send your child to a summer camp near South Carolina, like Camp Blue Ridge, they are likely to have the best summer of their life! While feeling a little sad at summer camp is completely normal, there are some tips to guarantee that your son or daughter has a good time at summer camp!

  • When picking a summer camp, make sure that you visit it before making a final decision. This gives you and your child an opportunity to check out the summer camp facilities and explore the campgrounds. It will also give you a chance to see if you two actually like the camp and how it is run.
  • Discuss with your child what a typical day at summer camp consists of. By getting them familiar with their new schedule, they will be prepared for what is to come and won’t have any surprises on the first day.
  • Meet with the staff if you get an opportunity. Having a familiar face on drop off day gives children a sense of relief. The summer camp staff will be spending a lot of time with your son or daughter this summer, so try and get to know them.
  • Leading up to drop off day, focus on how much fun your child will have at Camp Blue Ridge! We have so many different summer camp activities for our campers to choose from and there is something for everyone. If your son or daughter is feeling uneasy about going away, remind them of all of the new friends and memories they will come home with at the end of the summer!
If you’re interested in sending your son or daughter to the best summer camp near South Carolina, contact Camp Blue Ridge! Call us at 706-746-5491 (summer) or 954-665-8686 (winter) for more information or to schedule a tour today! Group Of Tweens With Thumbs Up