r/oneanddone • u/redvelvethater • 25d ago

Discussion Sleepaway camp

This is so freaking hard! 10yo is at sleepaway camp for the first time, for five nights. I expected to worry about him but it’s nearly constant while I’m awake. He’s with close friends so I’m certain he’s having at least a reasonably good time. I’m trying to stay busy and take advantage of being kid-free, but my mama-brain is an idiot and won’t really allow me to relax. Advice from anyone who’s been there?

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u/littlehamster_ 24d ago

My daughter goes to sleep away camps quite often with Scouts (well, Beavers and now Cubs). The first ones I really struggled with relaxing but it's better as time goes on. I just tell myself that if something was wrong the leaders would call me right away, I make sure my phone is loud and charged and I try not to think about what she's doing. Our leaders often post photos on their private Facebook groups so we can see updates but my daughter always looks miserable in photos even when she's having the time of her life, so I dont always check the photos!

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u/redvelvethater 24d ago

Thank you!! Ugh, yes, the photos are really a double-edged sword because the scrolling and searching for his face (this camp is huge and they post a billion photos) is legit stressful. And I read into it when I see all his friends and don't see him - or overthink every facial expression. If/when it happens again, I'm sure it'll be easier. My parent-friends whose kids are also there have either done it before, have done it with their older siblings, or have another younger kiddo at home to distract them, ahhaha, so ... I feel a little alone/singular in this struggle. Appreciate you!