The cornerstone of homesickness prevention is parents' attitudes.  When parents express confidence, optimism, and a positive attitude about camp, children follow their lead.

The Summer Camp Handbook is widely recognized as the premier preparatory resource for new campers and their families.  Winner of the 2003 "Parenting Press Gold Award", The Summer Camp Handbook is now in its third printing.  Inside is everything you want to know about:

• The camp experience and camp culture

• Finding the best camp for your child

• Packing, preparing, and homesickness prevention

• Getting the most out of camp

Great news! Nearly 70% of homesickness can be prevented before camp starts.  The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success is the key to every child's success at camp.

• Designed for new campers and their families
• Proven strategies for preventing homesickness
• Expert advice on packing and preparing for camp
• Advice for kids, by kids, on having the most fun possible
• Special CD just for parents (Listen in the car after opening day drop-off)

Intense homesickness can now be a thing of the past!

1. Don't make a "pick-up deal."
Promising "If you feel homesick, I'll come and get you" undermines children's confidence and dramatically intensifies homesickness.  Instead, normalize their anxiety, talk positively about camp, and view The Secret Ingredients of Summer Camp Success.

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.

Each year, Chris is invited to keynote national and regional conferences.  He also offers cutting-edge educational sessions at different venues in the United States and Canada.  The following is a listing of upcoming conference events.