SummerCampHandbook.com is the free online version of the award-winning camp prep book featured on the Today Show, Martha Stewart, NPR, and CBS News. On your left, you’ll find the complete Table of Contents. We cover everything from choosing the right camp to packing and homesickness prevention. Below this paragraph, you’ll find tons of related camp prep content, from product reviews to bullying prevention.
Chapters
- 00.0 Table of Contents
- 00.1 Quick Start Guide
- 00.2 Disclaimer
- 01.1 How This Book Will Help
- 01.2 Get the Most Out of This Book
- 01.3 Meet the Authors
- 01.4 Terminology
- 02.1 Why Go to Overnight Camp?
- 02.2 The Goals of Camping
- 02.3 Independence / Self-Esteem
- 02.4 Your Goals
- 03.1 What Age is Best?
- 03.2 Session Length
- 03.3 Other Considerations
- 03.4 Chapter 3 Checklist
- 04.1 Types of Camps: Traditional
- 04.2 Types of Camps: Specialty
- 04.3 Types of Camps: Special Needs
- 04.4 Religion & Spirituality
- 04.5 Chapter 4 Checklist
- 05.1 Selecting a Camp
- 05.2 Where to Go?
- 05.3 How Long?
- 05.4 Coed or Single Sex?
- 05.5 Living Quarters?
- 05.6 Activity Periods?
- 06.1 Gathering Information
- 06.2 Start at Home
- 06.3 Local Information
- 06.4 Regional Information
- 06.5 National Information
- 06.6 Send for Information
- 07.1 Selection Checklist
- 07.2 Selecting a Camp: Features
- 07.3 Selecting a Camp: Character
- 07.4 Selecting a Camp: Quality
- 07.5 Selecting a Camp: Service
- 07.6 Selecting a Camp: Cost
- 07.7 Selecting a Camp: Interviews
- 08.1 Introduction to Homesickness
- 08.2 Can I Predict Homesickness?
- 08.3 Eight Points About Homesickness
- 08.4 Prevent Homesickness 1
- 08.5 Prevent Homesickness 2
- 08.6 Chapter 8 Checklist
- 09.1 Parents Feelings: Childsick?
- 09.2 Camp Works
- 09.3 Mixed Feelings
- 09.4 Parent Anxiety 1
- 09.5 Parent Anxiety 2
- 10.1 Physical & Medical Prep
- 10.2 Fitness & Hygeine
- 10.3 Medical Self-Care
- 10.4 Allergies & Asthma
- 10.5 Medication Issues
- 10.6 Teach About Safe Touch
- 11.1 Intro to Packing
- 11.2 Five Principles of Packing
- 11.3 Ultimate Packing List 1
- 11.4 Ultimate Packing List 2
- 12.1 Opening Day
- 12.2 Checking In
- 12.3 Address Medical Issues
- 12.4 Spending Money
- 12.5 Saying Goodbye
- 13.1 Letters from Home 1
- 13.2 Letters from Home 2
- 13.3 Email & Phone Calls
- 13.4 "Care Packages"
- 13.5 Visiting Camp
- 14.1 Closing Day
- 14.2 Debriefing & Tipping
- 14.3 Check-Out Checklist
- 15.1 Just for Kids 1
- 15.2 Just for Kids 2
- 15.3 Just for Kids 3
- 15.4 Homesickness for Kids 1
- 15.5 Homesickness for Kids 2
- 15.6 Homesickness for Kids 3
- 16.1 A History of Summer Camp
- 17.1 Shortened Stays
- 99.01 Advertise
- 99.02 Camp Vendors
- 99.03 Contact Us
- 99.04 Media Inquiries
- 99.05 Summer Camps in Popular Culture
