Are you and your child ready overnight summer camp experience?

As we all know, young people mature in different ways and at different times. Some seven year olds are ready to go to sleep away camp and some ten year olds are not ready to attend over night camp. To help give you a better idea of when is the right time to send your child to Friends Camp, please sit down with your child and take these two short quizzes.

Camper Quiz

• Do you enjoy stay overnight at a friend’s house?
  YES – NO
• Can you make your own bed and keep track of your own things? YES – NO
• Could you walk to a nearby building to brush your teeth and go to the bathroom? YES – NO
• Do you enjoy playing outdoor games, sports, and taking part in group activities? YES – NO
• Are you willing to help with camp jobs, like sweeping, setting tables and washing dishes? YES – NO

• Are you prepared to not see your child for a week or two? YES – NO
• Are you OK communicating with your child only by mail or e-mail? YES – NO
• Are you confident in your child’s ability to take care of themselves and their belongings? YES – NO
• Do you believe that Friends Camp will provide a fun and rewarding experience that will help to increase your child’s self-worth and independence? YES – NO
• Are you willing to entrust counselors at Friends Camp with the care of your child? YES – NO