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Pack lots of sunscreen and bug spray in your bag for camp! Pack extra! I promise you don’t want to be eaten alive by mosquitoes or burnt to a crisp by the sun. Neither of this things are fun, and they may take away from the activities and events of the summer!
Sarah W.
Camp Staff Member
Bay Shore Camp
10 Years
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How to make friends!!
At Bay Shore, it’s really easy to make friends. But for people like me, it’s more hard. Introverts aren’t bad people, we’re just different. Instead of making a bunch of friends, It is usually better to make a few close friends. If you feel so inclined, I would suggest going up to someone that you would like to make friends with and saying hello. Maybe ask them a few questions about themselves, such as favorite food, favorite color, favorite season? Just talk to them like you would talk to any of your other friends. What’s the worst they could say? If they say no, try again. Our failures are what make us human and they only lead to success.
Sarah W.
Camp Staff Member
Bay Shore Camp
10 Years
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If you have multiple campers, think about getting one stamper that has everyone's last name for things that might go back and forth between kids.
Amy P.
Parent of a Camper
Camp Harlam
10 Years
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I am the grandparent of three campers for the summer of 2023, including a new camper. All three are completely packed and their duffels are ready to send to camp. How? We washed and folded all the linens etc. the day they came home. I shopped and filled in all the color war stuff and things they would need for the following summer. Without stress or deadline, I packed all three kids in one day, feeling so relaxed that there was no pressure. THE SOONER YOU GET IT DONE, THE BETTER YOU FEEL! All that is left are the clothes ... how great is that!?!
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If your camp does color themed activities, Make sure you have solid options to be on specific teams (most likely red, blue, black, yellow and green)
Mikenna D.
Camp Staff Member
YMCA Camp Cory
10 Years
