Help! I'm nervous about going to camp!?

Question

I'm going to sleep-away camp tomorrow for one week. I'm nervous because I'm really shy and I won't know anyone. How do I get over my nerves?!? What if no one likes me... ??

For those who are wondering it's a Christian Camp- so I'm hoping people will be friendly. I've heard it's pretty clique-y though.

Answer 1

I am also very shy, and a way to get over your nerves is to get to know the people that you will meet at camp. Every summer my church sends youth kids to Penn York Camp, which is a Christian camp, and I have been goin to that camp since i was 12, and now I'm 17 and this summer I am not goin. I remember my first year at camp. It was hard not knowing anyone there and I did cry alot. But as the week went on I got to know the girls in my cabin and the other cabins, and had alot of fun. A way to get over your nerves is to try and get to know the people around you, get their emails, home addresses, phone numbers, so that you can stay in touch with them. And try to enjoy your week away from home and any stress or problems that you might have at home. I LOVE goin to PYC and when the week is over and I come back home my stress and problems come back. I feel so free and happy there at camp. Just try to enjoy the camp week, the games, or anything else that you do there.

Answer 2

Go with the attitude that it is an adventure. Try to be outgoing to one or two people, if being outgoing to a group is hard. People will like you as long as you are pleasant and friendly. Everyone is nervous and you shouldn't feel as if you are the only one facing the issues you are facing.

Don't let your nerves ruin your week. You will have a great time and make lots of friends I am sure.

Answer 3

camp is the best, all of my favorite childhood memories are from a sleep-away camp. People are nice, and at camp there's no social cliques; everyone is nice to everyone. you'll make tons of friends. The first night might be a little tough for you, but by the end of the week you won't want to leave. I promise.

Answer 4

What kind of a camp is it--I mean, what's it for? Fun? Learning? Both?

Ok this sounds harsh, but it's true and you need to know. (I know because I am also of a very shy nature)

First of all, quit thinking about yourself. Think about the other girls. Don't you suppose some of them are shy, too? And do you think you are the only one who is afraid no one will like her? And do you think everyone except you will have a friend there with her? Of course not!!

A lot of times shy people are mistaken for being stuck up because they don't look at you or talk to you--because they're too shy!

So even if you're scared to death, SMILE and say "Hi" to every single person you see. Then pick someone who seems really quiet and ask her some questions about herself like "Where is your home?" or say, "Do you like cats? I have a cat named 'Baloney' and he tries to catch his shadow when he thinks it goes under the bathroom rug." She will probably start talking to you. Just be nice to someone. If she isn't friendly, don't give up and don't worry. Go be nice to someone else. Not pushy, just nice.

Remember, SMILE and say "HI" to every single person you see! Then e-mail me when you get back and tell me how it worked! ; )

Answer 5

Yikes that sucks really bad. Just try to have fun I really don't know what to tell you because I'm just like you are.

Like right now I'm at my dad's house and I don't know anyone in this neighborhood so for the next two weeks I'll probably stay inside all day because of the... fear I guess you would call it of meeting new people.

The thought of rejection scares the crap out of me and whats sad is that its never happened to me. Maybe you'll get lucky and someone will like you the minute they see you.

But I'm sure that they'll like you because you're shy, everyone loves shy people = ]

Answer 6

just breathe and try to relax and the nerves should go away. if you just be yourself, people will like you. Maybe u will get comfortable enough to go up to someone who is just like you and is too shy to speak to people. when you get to camp, just make sure you find at least one good person, then together you two can make more friends. good luck with camp. it will be fun

Answer 7

Take a deep breath, pack playing cards, yarn, your floaties, and any other of your favorite hobbies that can fit in a napsack. You can always find someone to talk to. I can always find someone to talk to about movies, books, cooking, guys, the possibitilies are endless. Try to build a repoire with your roommates/bunkmates, and see how it goes from there. There have got to be other people who are shy or haven't gone to camp before; ally with them and create some fantastic memories.

Answer 8

I went to church camp and was afraid that I wouldn't make any friends.
Yes, I know, I knew people there but most of them I didn't know.
I never even talked to half of the people before...and my sister went, but she wouldn't even talk to me. I actually made lots of friends and now I still talk to some of them, most of them, actually.
I was real nervous, but I went and had ALOT of fun...just don't worry about it, because at least SOMEONE has to like you......

I hope this helps you, and to get over your nerves...well, just don't even think about it, don't worry about it...

Answer 9

I just got back from a week camp, and i too was nervous about going, i hated the idea of making new friends, and all that..but trust me, it will be fine. Just be yourself, and everything will go great. If you have roommates, talk to them, make jokes, be nice. and breathe...thats what i needed to do most. just be yourself, and be fun. have a good time and good luck..

Answer 10

Hey Alex take it easy and accept that after returning from camp u will be a better person with more insight to yourself.