My daughter's going to camp tomorrow!

That really sounds like a once in a lifetime experience for your little girl Vic. I sure understand your worries and concerns, especially as it is her first time she is going away without her family and 10 days is a 'long' time, after all she is your little girl and that is how you are supposed to feel. I think some times our emotions, as parrents, is making us not see things for what they really are. We are affraid that our kids will find out they can manage without us arround. Coz when that is happening, they become more independant and therefore will not need you the same way as before. But in situations like the one you and your daughter iare in, you should think of your daughter only. I see that you are aware yourself, that it is a once i a lifetime oportunity for her, and that is good. Also you allow her to go despite of your worries and concerns, thats good too. Be in no doubt that she will come back a different girl than the one you send of, but it will all be to the better for her. A camp will provide her with something that you will never be able to give to her. Alone the social aspect of this is invalueable and could open up for freindsships that will last for many years to come, and will make you feel as part of a team. I can only recomend you supporting your girl in this Vic. She will change but she will still be your girl as will you continue to be her mum.

Hi Vicki, This will be a great opportunity for your daughter. These things often only come once in a lifetime and she will remember it forever. You certainly made the right choice in letting her go. My daughters have been to camps as well and it is always nervewracking to let them go. However, when it is done, everyone is always glad for the experience. You are right about not phoning, this is a chance for your daughter to begin to discover herself and what better place to do it then in a fully supervised camp. Sometimes kids need to get away from their parents in order to let these things happen. cheers,

The frist time my kids when to camp was 6th grade camp. It was about the same age your daughter is now. I was nervous, my kids took the school bus and went with their class mates. It seems yours daughter will be going farther and with strangers what a brave girl. I wish her luck and I know she will have a great time. Mom I think you will miss her more then she will miss you. hahaha. Good luck to you. I know when my kids started leaving like that I was a nervous wreck. They always came home in one piece but I was so nervous. Good luck to all.

It's so surprising me that a 11 girl will go to a camp by plane. Here seldom children will do so, perhaps the parents are so worried about it, so it won't be allowed. Prepare and pack her bag well. I hope she will have a good time. What an independent girl:)