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Homesickness and How to Handle It

Camp Marimeta - About Homesickness

At Marimeta, and along with expert advice from the American Camping Association and several psychologists such as Dr. Chris Thurber, we truly have the tools to help both you and your camper conquer any homesickness!

Please read through our list of ‘Dos’ and Don’ts’ in regards to best preparing your daughter for a successful camp experience!

DO

  • Encourage sleepovers prior to camp
  • Include your daughter when choosing a camp which is the best fit
  • Discuss camp and what it will be like
  • Address and stamp envelopes and send them with your daughter to camp as a great way to be in touch with home
  • Pack a stuffed animal from home to provide comfort
  • Know that at Marimeta we have daily ‘Homesick Club’ meetings to help our campers
  • Feel free to call camp at any time for updates on how your camper is doing
  • Speak to your daughter and tell her you will miss her, but that you know that camp is going to be a great experience for her!

DON’T

  • Be afraid of homesickness- it is the norm, and not the exception
  • Offer bribes for your daughter to stay at camp
  • NEVER promise to come and pick up your camper if she is homesick!

We can't wait to see you! Our next amazing summer camp season starts on June 19, 2023.
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Our Recent Blog Posts

  • The Final Night August 10, 2022
  • Enjoying the Remaining Moments! August 9, 2022
  • Packing In All of The Fun! August 6, 2022
  • Slow Down, You Move Too Fast… August 3, 2022

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Say Hi to more of our amazing staff of 2023. What Say Hi to more of our amazing staff of 2023. What a great group 😄
We had so much fun visiting with Marimeta campers We had so much fun visiting with Marimeta campers old and new! We had a wonderful time in St. Louis ♥️🤍 #marimetamonday
Down in London today recruited for more amazing St Down in London today recruited for more amazing Staff for 2023. Manchester was good to us yesterday. Let's get excited 😃
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Please come say hello at the Summer Opportunities Fair held at Whitfield School. We will be there from 10 am through 3 pm! ♥️
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147 days but who’s counting?! 🤩 #marimetamond 147 days but who’s counting?! 🤩 #marimetamonday
It is time to start meeting the staff of 2023, let It is time to start meeting the staff of 2023, let's start with our CIT Director and Famous Tennis Pros
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2022, we loved you! As we welcome a new year we re 2022, we loved you! As we welcome a new year we reminisce on the amazing memories this past summer and we are counting down the days until 2023! 🎇🎉
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3782 Gaffney Dr.
Eagle River, WI 54521

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1621 N. Mozart St. Unit 1N
Chicago, IL 60647