How do you handle missing home?
Expedition Camp and Homesickness
Homesickness, while not an illness like the flu, is common with campers trying new experiences and we train our staff exclusively on this to make camp a welcoming and safe environment for every child. For us, homesickness is an opportunity for a child to experience amazing growth and we will go to great lengths to help them realize they have all the support they need while here at Avid4. We establish routines, build immediate rapport with campers and keep kids’ schedules packed to avoid downtime. Additionally, our Get To Know You form in CampDoc (your online paperwork portal) helps us understand and address your campers’s specific needs.
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How do you handle missing home?
Missing home and homesickness (two different things in our eyes) is a natural occurrence at camp. It is a great opportunity for growth and independence for kids, and our staff are poised to support your camper to make it through. Our highly qualified ...
What if my camper gets homesick?
The vast majority of homesickness passes within the first 24 – 48 hours of camp and in the rare instance that a child is truly struggling, we’ll call you and make a plan for how to proceed. We have never had a camper who needed to go home due to ...
How can I prepare my camper for homesickness before camp starts?
It’s perfectly normal for campers (and their parents!) to miss home at some point during the camp session. Before camp begins, you can help prepare your camper with a few strategies recommended by the American Camp Association: Encourage independence ...
What is Expedition Camp?
The Avid4 Adventure Expedition Camps are backcountry-based camp experiences with the same great skill development and amazing community Avid4 Adventure is known for! From single skill-focused camps like Backpacking and Mountain Biking to our ...
Can my camper fly to Expedition Camp?
Are you flying in from out of state to Expedition Camp in Colorado or California? See details regarding Airport pick-up, desired flight times, shuttle cost, unaccompanied minor forms, and more. For campers who are flying into Colorado or California, ...