Homesickness is a normal feeling—many campers miss home and family while at camp! Homesickness can look and feel differently for each person, from brief moments of sadness to tears. A successful stay at camp is possible—and it starts before the summer begins! Here’s how to prepare your camper to stay overnight at Camp Akita.
Unfortunately, we’ve seen each of these before! Here’s our advice on what to avoid.
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Most campers end up having a great camp experience despite moments of missing home. However, some campers experience intense homesickness. Here are the steps the Camp Akita staff takes to help, as well as how we determine when it’s time to go home:
Find more advice on preventing and managing homesickness here:American Camp Association (ACA): Homesickness