Adult Readiness

1

Can you relax and enjoy yourself when your child sleeps overnight at a friend's house?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

2

Would you be okay communicating with your camper ONLY by mail?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

3

Are you prepared to be away from your camper for several days?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

4

Are you willing to entrust the Camp Director and counselors with the care of your camper?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

5

Are you comfortable with your camper living and playing in a rustic, outdoor setting where they will get dirty and it might rain?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

6

Rate your confidence in your child's ability in the next questions.

1 = Not Yet

2 = Maybe/Sometimes

3 = You Bet!

7

Shampoo and brush/comb their own hair?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

8

Sleep in a cabin or tent, knowing that counselors are nearby in another cabin?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

9

Eat new foods that they may not have tried before?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

10

Make new friends and accept others who are different from them?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

11

Follow instructions given by a camp counselor?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

12

Cope with being homesick?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

13

Keep track of their own things?* This field is required.

1 = Not Yet, 2 = Maybe/Sometimes, 3 = You Bet!

14

Your Total ScoreClick next to see what your score means for you being ready for your girl to attend Summer Camp.

15

Score: 12-19

It might be a good idea for you to wait until next year to send your girl to overnight camp. Day camp, shorter sessions or girl/adult programs are good options. You may benefit from giving your girl small opportunities to exercise independence before she leaves home for several days.

16

Score: 20-28

You are ready to send your girl to overnight camp! You may feel more confident if you attend a Summer Camp 101 session or open house and follow the tips in the confirmation packet (sent after your girl has been signed up for summer camp sessions).

17

Score: 29-36

You are ready to send your girl to an overnight camp that lasts six days or longer. You are confident in her ability to prepare and have a great time at camp.