{"id":8031,"date":"2017-06-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/five-things-to-know-before-your-kid-goes-to-camp\/"},"modified":"2017-06-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T00:00:00","slug":"five-things-to-know-before-your-kid-goes-to-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/es\/five-things-to-know-before-your-kid-goes-to-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Things to Know Before Your Kid Goes to Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The end of the school year is just around the corner – which means summer camps will be coming up shortly after! Whether it\u2019s a day camp or sleepover camp, getting everything your child needs in order can be hectic. We\u2019re partnering with Together Counts\u2122 – a program encouraging healthy active lifestyles – to make sure your kid has a great time at camp with these five simple tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. Leave their favorite shirt at home.\u00a0<\/strong>Between hiking, swimming and crafts, any favorite thing is at high-risk of getting lost or ruined. Instead, use this opportunity to dig up old the tee shirts from the bottom of drawers.<\/li>\n
  2. Label anything and everything.<\/strong>With so much running around, it\u2019s easy to lose track of backpacks and water bottles. Use a permanent marker to pen first and last names and ensure the things you sent to camp return home.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep the critters away.<\/strong>Any space with a lot of children is a possibility for head lice. A repellent like\u00a0Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray<\/a>\u00a0from Girls on the Run sponsor\u00a0Fairy Tales Hair Care<\/a>\u00a0can be sprayed on hair, backpacks and sweatshirt hoods to help keep head lice away.<\/li>\n
  4. Encourage your child to write.<\/strong>After a day filled with activities, it is vital to reset and recharge. Journaling provides kids with an opportunity to relax, take time for themselves and think about their day.<\/li>\n
  5. Don\u2019t stress.<\/strong>Camp is intended to be a fun time for your child – not overshadowed by stressed packing and to-do lists. Most camps provide parents with a list of necessities beforehand and are well-equipped if an item is accidentally left at home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Do you have a favorite tip for preparing your children for camp? Share it in the comments below!<\/p>\n

    Girls on the Run<\/a> is a nationwide nonprofit organization that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident through a curriculum teaches life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons that creatively integrate running. Girls sharpen their independent thinking skills, celebrate their unique strengths and realize their power to make a difference in the world. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k run\u2014an experience that unleashes their confidence and establishes a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.<\/em><\/p>\n

    For more fun ways to get up and moving, check out these other articles from Together Counts<\/a>\u2122!<\/p>\n