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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 53 MIN

The Camp Parent Playbook: Our Top Dos and Don'ts

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Whether you're sending your child to camp for the first time or you're a seasoned camp parent, there are certain things that can make the camp experience smoother, more successful, and more meaningful for everyone involved. In this episode, the Camp Mastermind team shares our top dos and don'ts for parents throughout the entire camp journey. From the conversations you have before camp, to Opening Day, mail and communication, homesickness, pick-up day, and even the transition home afterward, we're offering the practical advice we find ourselves giving families year after year. These aren't hard-and-fast rules. They're simply lessons learned from decades of combined experience working with campers and families. Some may surprise you, some may challenge you, and many are the small things that can make a big difference in helping your child thrive at camp. Whether you're packing for camp right now or simply thinking ahead to next summer, this episode is your camp parent playbook. [email protected] Camp Tip Tuesday Instagram Account

Whether you're sending your child to camp for the first time or you're a seasoned camp parent, there are certain things that can make the camp experience smoother, more successful, and more meaningful for everyone involved. In this episode, the Camp Mastermind team shares our top dos and don'ts for parents throughout the entire camp journey. From the conversations you have before camp, to Opening Day, mail and communication, homesickness, pick-up day, and even the transition home afterward, we're offering the practical advice we find ourselves giving families year after year. These aren't hard-and-fast rules. They're simply lessons learned from decades of combined experience working with campers and families. Some may surprise you, some may challenge you, and many are the small things that can make a big difference in helping your child thrive at camp. Whether you're packing for camp right now or simply thinking ahead to next summer, this episode is your camp parent playbook. [email protected] Tip Tuesday Instagram Account

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