Is your child anxious about the upcoming summer at camp? Summer
camp should be a fun experience for kids. For children whose
anxiety gets in the way, NYC’s Child Mind Institute offers
suggestions on how to clear the fear to make way for a more
formative experience. Anxiety - Behind the Scenes Portraits of
summer camp showcase sun-splashed children playing sports,
swimming, and getting freckles. Not pictured is any sign of
anxiety, a natural reaction to a new adventure and a several-
week separation. All children experience a mixture of excitement
and nervousness when summer camp approaches. For most,
excitement trumps nerves, but some children develop anxiety
serious enough to get in the way of what should be a fun,
formative experience. Summer camps hone many skills useful for
future success: resilience, self-reliance, and social
adaptability. The camp experience—being away from home among
peers as much as crafts, sports, and theater—can aid a child in
crucial socialization and in completing necessary develop