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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
