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.

To help campers with homesickness, mail letters before they go to camp so they can get them right away. I never realized how much they could mean in helping my daughter adjust to camp!

Bring a pen and notebook to write down peoples contact information before you leave. It’s always nice to keep in touch with camp friends!

Jezabel L. 
Camp Staff Member
Camp Foss 
6 Years

Pre-address your envelopes! This will make sending letters quicker and less confusing! Parents can help to avoid errors in writing the address and format.

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!