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I am going to camp this summer.
It is called ____________________________.
I will go to camp from _______________ to _______________.
This camp is an overnight camp.
That means I will sleep at the camp.
I will sleep there for _____ nights.
I will be sleeping in the same room with other campers.
Before I go, I will need to pack clothes like I do for vacation.
I will bring a bathing suit, pajamas, shorts, t-shirts, underwear, and more.
I will also need to bring my brush, a toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen, and other toiletries I might need.
My parents or caregivers can help me pack.
I can also bring comfort or sensory items like a blanket, fidget, headphones, or stuffed animal.
My family will drop me off at camp on __________________.
I will meet ________________________.
I will get to do lots of fun activities while I am at camp.
I might get to swim, do arts and crafts, and play sports.
I also will get to eat yummy food at camp!
I will need to shower and use the bathroom at camp. If I need help, I should ask ________________________.
I will still take my medication while I am at camp. I may have to wait in line for staff to give me my medication.
I may feel nervous or miss my family when I am at camp. That is ok.
I can ask for help and talk to _____________________ at camp.
They may even let me call my family to say hi!
I will get to meet lots of new friends at camp.
There are camp rules that I will learn about when I get there. I will do my best to follow the rules.
On _________________, my family will come and pick me up.
I will say bye to all my new friends.
I cannot wait to go to camp.
It is going to be so much fun!
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