Many working parents are transitioning from school mornings to camp mornings and will quickly discover that itโs no less chaotic than the school year. ย Your morning will look different depending on the camp, the daily activity and even the weather. Itโs not as easy as the school year when youโve settled into a routine. Here are some things to consider packing and preparing in the weeks leading up to camp to help yourself have smooth mornings. This list is everything you’ll need to know for how to pack and label for day camp. Labels:ย Firstly, you need a label pack! Everything that goes back and forth each day will need to be labelled. These are all new kids, and there will likely be look-a-like items. Plus, with new kids, they canโt easily tell whoโs is who. Labels are essential and often mandated at camp. The best pack for day camp…
Camp season is equal parts excitement and stress. Your kids may be nervous, and youโre probably overwhelmed. It can be tricky to know what exactly to pack for your kids. Here is a 2023 sleepaway camp pack list that may reduce your stress a little bit; the list comprises notes from experienced camp moms and kids. Labelsโ Before ANYTHING goes into your bag, make sure it has a name label! This is non-negotiable. Here’s the best option. TOILETRIES: Toiletries Caddyโ A waterproof caddy for bringing all their items to the showers; itโs ok if it gets wet. And it means they always have everything they need for the shower with them. Bug Sprayโ make sure itโs something youโve used before so your child doesnโt discover an irritation at camp. Hydrocortisoneโ or something similar to soothe itchy skin. Sunblockโ Donโt leave home without it, ever. Make sure itโs waterproof (not just…
We often hear about the benefits of sending kids to camp. Even here in the Mabelhood, we talk about it a lot. Like this, and this. Sleepaway camp is indeed so beneficial for kids. But what about moms? Being a mom is hard, and we rarely talk about how we need a break. So summer camp also has enormous benefits for parents, and itโs okay to admit that. Here are the ways that moms benefit from our kids going to camp. ย 1) Recharge ย Relax, take a walk, meditate and do the things you always dream of doing but never have the time or the privacy to do. ย 2) Eat what you wantย ย Enjoy the chance to cook meals that you love without complaints. Eat the spicy foods, the healthy meals, or the junk food you want without needing to share! ย 3) Reconnect with your spouseย ย Go on dates, enjoy the…
So, you’re thinking about sending your kids to camp, but where do you start? Where do you find information on camps? What kind of camp is right for your kid? And what stuff should you be buying and packing in preparation?