Don't be afraid to try new things. You're at camp, get a little dirty. Some activities might have you get messy so when your packing, bring clothes you don't care about.

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

Bring decorations for your cabin. Nothing big but maybe some string lights or photos of family and friends for your bunk.

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

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.

New activities can be scary, but if you look at all the activities that you're amazing at and love to do now, there was always that time in your life before you had ever tried it, when it too was new to you. New challenges come your way daily and it's definitely not about being good at it straight away. So try to focus on your own personal mini challenges that may be associated with the activity first, be it simple things such as dressing appropriately for it (looking the part gets you half way there), being on time, watching what other people enjoy about the activity and most importantly have fun.

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.