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 homesickness.
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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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, ...
How will I know how my camper is doing?
Our goal is to provide a fun, empowering, and immersive experience for every camper and to enable that, our Expedition programs do venture deep into the backcountry. Our groups will either be within immediate cell service or be equipped with a ...