#sleepovercamp

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Before we can begin, we need to set the mood! Check out this awesome camp playlist on Spotify to get into the right mindset for Bonfire Bonding!

Now we’re ready to talk! My name is Orly, and I am a sleepover camp fanatic! This is a blog for parents of first-time campers to learn how to prepare your child for a magical and unforgettable camp experience.

I live and breathe camp. For 10 years, each time June rolled around I boarded the bus to camp and spent two dreamlike months watching the sun rise and set over the lake with my best friends. We laughed until our stomachs hurt and talked until we knew each other better than we knew ourselves. 

When I became a camp counsellor and then unit head, I realized that while the campers are having the time of their lives, their parents back in the city are often worrying – “Will Sam make friends?”, “Does Jenny know how to make her bed?”, “Is Sarah eating properly?”, “Why hasn’t Josh written any letters yet?”.

Take a deep breath. You’re not alone in your concerns. 

You wouldn’t believe how many calls and e-mails camp directors and staff get every single day from nervous parents! So I’ve set out to create a blog that will calm your nerves and ensure that your child has the best summer ever!

Having worked with over seventy campers ranging from 6 years old to 16 years old, I’ve seen it all.

I know what your child needs to know before arriving at camp for the first day. Camp isn’t always easy, but after 10 summers I know the recipe for a successful experience. Now I want to use social media to share my wealth of knowledge about all things sleepover camp!

On Bonfire Bonding, you will be able to find advice divided into two different categories:

1.    What my child needs to know before camp.

2.    What I need to know before I send my child to camp.

To get the conversation going, check out the ‘Fireside Chat’ tab, where you can ask me any questions you have! These questions will be answered in future blog posts.

Before we leave for today, I encourage you to check out this article about 10 tips to prepare your first-time camper. I also suggest following Instagram accounts like this one to get you and your camper excited for all of the incredible times ahead!

Stay tuned for the next blog post, which will talk about how to pick the right camp for your child.

Thanks for sticking around, it’s curfew and lights out for the night!

This is a space for parents of first-time campers.

Hi everyone! Welcome to Fireside Chat, a blog for parents of first-time campers. Here we will discuss everything related to sleepover camp, from how to choose the right camp for your child to how to deal with homesickness. 

I went to camp for 10 years and I’m sharing everything I’ve learned.

Why am I blogging about this? I spent two months every summer at sleepover camp for 10 years! After 3 years as a camp counsellor, I’ve seen it all! Trust me, your child will have an incredible time at camp! During my first summer at camp, I was immersed in colour war cheers that became anthems, routines that became traditions and bunkmates who became best friends. Sleepover camp was the first place where I could truly be myself, and I want to ensure that your first-time campers become just as camp-crazed, head-over-heels in love with their summer camp as I was!

Any camp-related topic is fair game.

Are you worried about what to expect for your child? That’s totally normal! The purpose of this blog is to answer your questions, but also to help connect you with other parents who are going through the same experiences as you! So let’s get the chat going (by the fire, so please bring marshmallows for s’mores)! This blog is here to answer all your questions! From BIG questions to little questions, Fireside Chat will be your one-stop-shop for all things camp! Check back here frequently and subscribe to this page so you don’t miss a post! Get ready to give your child the best summer ever!