Homesickness & Emergencies

 It is not unusual for children to feel homesick. Learning to be away from home and family is an important part of growing up. The staff and other campers are supportive and helpful in these situations. Generally, homesickness passes quickly as campers become involved in their group’s activities.

Talking with parents on the phone tends to increase a camper’s homesickness. If you receive a letter from your child describing homesickness, please realize that these feelings have probably passed by the time you read the letter. Cheerful letters or emails from home assuring the camper that all is well are very helpful. If homesickness continues for an extended period, the Camp Director will contact you.

Camp Grier is staffed by volunteer nurses, EMTs, and Camp First Aiders. Summer staffers are certified in CPR and receive First Aid training during staff training week.

You will be contacted immediately if there is an emergency concerning your child. We will attempt all methods of communication in an effort to inform you of any difficulties or illness. Please make sure that your child’s health form indicates all telephone numbers where we can reach you. Also include the name and number of someone we can contact if we are unable to locate you. This person should be someone who is familiar with your child’s health history and/or might know where to find you.