Camp activities are fun! However they can only be fun when you try new ones! Maybe one day you’re doing arts and crafts and you really like it and then you keep doing it and you wont get to do other activities. Try to get a variety and try new things.

If you’re struggling with homesickness, the best thing to do is talk to your counselor about it. She can help you find things in common with other campers in your cabin, and other campers to be around at activities. She’s so much more than just a counselor, she’s a friend, a confidant, and family.

If you are going to camp for the first time, you will probably get homesick. I know I did! I was young the first time I went, but anyone, even older kids, can get homesick! If you get homesick at camp, going and talking to a counselor that has been to camp before, or an older camper can help! I also recommend bringing pictures from home or a stuffed animal, but only if you won’t be upset if it gets lost! 

Laine P.
Camper 
Camp Point Clear
7 years

Communicate occasionally with your cabin mates after camp is over. I email but texting is good too. Use major holidays and school breaks to send a quick note back & forth. Even though we don’t live in the same town it will make camp feel like I’m showing up around old friends. And that’s a great feeling!

My second tip is for setting up your bunk. You definitely want comfort. I always bring 1 bed sheet a sleeping bag and a blanket. For me I like 2 pillows but it varies. I also enjoy bringing photos and string lights to decorate my bunk and make it more roomy. Bringing decor was always something I enjoyed doing and it gave it a pop of color to the cabin. keep your bunk clean its so much better. I always kept a box on the side to hold my books and activities!

Kate W.
Camper
YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha
4 Years