Okay, I asked this alread but I didn't get a huge response that I wanted, I am going to camp(sleep-away) on Monday and I am already homesick!!! I am 14! I have cried almost every night :-( PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, advise?
2006-07-06 16:29:33 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
I understand. I went through a similar time when I was young and went away for a week to camp.
Just try to relax. Please keep in mind that you will be returning home. Yes, the things you are used to and make you comfortable at home will not be there. But guess what? You will appreciate them all the more when you return.
Please look at your trip as a chance to grow and learn. Many other kids around you will have the same feelings. They may not want to admit it, but it's true. You are not alone.
When you get there, be yourself an make some new friends. This will give you a little comfort and support from kids just like you.
Focus on the events at camp and have fun in the activities.
Once I got over my homesickness, I had so much fun. After that initial period I started really enjoying going on long camping trips.
Me and my buddies eventually grew in to taking big adventures away from home.
But we didn't get to the big adventures all at once.
Starting with the first trip (like you are going to take), we kept getting more experience and maturity. By the time we were 17, we were the go to guys for anybody who needed to know about camping and getting along in the wilderness.
You will be fine. Just take some deep breaths and relax. It may be the start of some really cool experiences and wonderful memories.
Happy Camping.
Good Luck and Peace.
2006-07-06 16:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by manofadvntr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being afraid of the "unknown" is normal. If your parents have kept you close to home most of your life, then something different will seem strange and even scary. It's TOTALLY normal for you to feel that way.
I encourage you to embrace your "homesickness", as you call it, as a sign that you are comfortable in your surroundings at home. That's great! However, I also encourage you to go and have a good time. Worse case scenario, you call home and ask to be picked up if you are too uncomfortable to stay. Be honest with yourself before you make the call home though - are you giving into your fears and not giving the new situation a chance - or are you just not ready to venture out? Only you know the answer - but it's a big world out there and camp is a great place to get your feet wet. I loved camp! I was also scared to go - but so were a lot of kids/teens - so don't sweat it - you will be surrounded by people who feel the same or camp supervisors who understand your fears! You will have a blast if you just give it a chance. I am 33 and my fondest memories are of camping away from home with other people my age. GREAT EXPERIENCE - I promise!
Go - have fun - know you can make it home if necessary. Live a little - you'll be surprised how much fun it can be away from home with new people! :)
Best Wishes sweetie!
2006-07-06 23:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Genie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first time away from home is hard, even terrifying. But the truth is that camp is fun. Once you get there, you will have so much fun you won't want to go home.
This is a big part of growing up and becoming an independent person. For what it's worth, most of the other kids going to camp are just as scared as you are.
My recommendation is to relax, roll with the punches. If you don't tell the other kids that you're scared... none of them will notice.
2006-07-07 21:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by James H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what kind of response you are looking for but....
You should know, what you are feeling is perfectly normal. It's a scary thing to be away from home and your parents. Take your favorite teddy bear, music, pictures, books, games, anything that'll make you comfortable.
Once you are there, talk to as many kids as you can. Join in the activities. Eat lots of food (not too much ok?) Have fun with other kids. Teach other kids something you know well. Meet lots of new friends.
You'll probablly cry the first night and may be the second. Or - you may be SO tired you'll go right to sleep. Next day will be busy too. Meet lots of new friends.
By the time you have to go home, I bet you'll be crying you'll miss your new friends. Be sure to get their phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
2006-07-06 23:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going away to camp for the first time can be kind of scary. It's okay to be a little freaked out about it! But guess what? All the other kids are away from home too, and for a lot of them it will be their first time away from home, too. You are not alone.
The great thing about camp is that it's a chance to meet all kinds of cool people that you wouldn't get to meet otherwise, and do really cool stuff with them that you wouldn't do otherwise. The days will be filled with so much fun, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. Hang out with new friends! Swim, hike, do crafts... whatever your camp offers. The best advice I can give you is to jump in with both feet, and have a GREAT TIME. You will!
2006-07-06 23:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by kittenpie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the anticipation of an unfamiliar situation that's getting to you, this happens to everyone. I feel absolutely sure that once you get there you're going to miss home but you'll be having so much fun that it won't really bother you so much. This is a huge thing leaving your familiar surroundings and loving family for the first time (I assume you haven't spent this much time away from home before). And I guarantee you that every other kid getting ready to go to camp for the first time is going through the same emotions. You probably don't have to go, but I hope you'll try it out -- I'm SURE you'll have a great time, just give it a chance. And try not to worry yourself sick before then, just keep telling yourself how much fun you're going to have!!!
2006-07-06 23:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by partlycloudy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry about it as much as you are. Things can always seem scarier then what they really are. It's probably just the fear of meeting new people and being in a new envirment. When you get there and start to meet people and make friends it won't be so bad, and you will be so busy you won't even think of home. Once you do get home all you'll think about is camp and all the new friends that you have made. Things always seem scarier in the dark, always look for the light in things and people, you will come around.
2006-07-06 23:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by teresa l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may feel you will be homesick, and more then likely you will be at first, but try to convince yourself of how much fun you will hopefully have. All that you may do and learn, new hobbies you may discover and new friends you will make. No doubt when it's time to come home you will feel a bit sad to leave. ; )
2006-07-06 23:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you relax and have a good time. There are a lot of kids out there that would love to go to camp, but can't afford it. The fresh air, and the good times, aren't going to kill you. Home will still be there when you get back.
2006-07-06 23:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by patclem2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make clones of ur family and take them with you.
sorry this one is for real, you can take pictures of your family and friends and you can take a cellphone to talk to people. or you can sneak in a laptop and send e mail to friends and family. you will probably have so much fun you will forget about ur worries. but if that doesnt work u can practice by putting up a tent outside ur house and invite some friends over and u can sleep over in the tent. i hope this helps.
2006-07-07 01:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋