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Dr. Christopher Thurber is a board-certified clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and father. A graduate of Harvard University, Chris co-authored the critically acclaimed "Summer Camp Handbook," the premier preparatory resource for new campers and families. He has more than 30 years of camping experience and has written numerous book chapters and scholarly articles on homesickness prevention and child development.

Did you know that 95% of boys and girls report feeling homesick at camp?  That's right.  And an intense bout of homesickness can ruin your child's camp stay.  Then you're out thousands of dollars and your child is more anxious than ever about future separations.  But here's the good news: It doesn't have to be that way.

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