How to Survive Summer Camp

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Learn from summer camp veterans with these insider tips.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Self-addressed, stamped envelopes
Candy
Magazines
A fan
Some cute clothes
Cards
Flashlight batteries
Extra socks and underwear
A disposable camera
A journal

Step 1: Give out self-addressed envelopes

Before you leave, give your friends at home stamped envelopes addressed to you at camp—that way you'll be sure to get lots of mail.

Step 2: Pack the essentials

The fastest way to make friends at camp is to have cool stuff. Girls, that means magazines and cute clothes to trade. Boys, bring cards and a secret stash of candy. And everyone always needs a fan.

Step 3: Pack some extras

Pack extra flashlight batteries and more socks and underwear than suggested. And toss in a few funky items—like a crazy wig or mask—that might come in handy for camp skits.

Step 4: Bring a disposable camera

Bring a disposable camera or two so you can take photos without worrying about breaking or losing a good one.

Tip: Girls, bring your best lotions and potions, plus fun hair accessories. Sharing them can help you bond with your cabinmates—and maybe even spark some romance with the guys.

Step 5: Make the first move

Once you're there, make the first move. Many campers are going to be too shy to speak to you first, but they'll be incredibly relieved if you simply say "Hi" and introduce yourself.

Step 6: Pay compliments

Pay compliments. It's one of the fastest ways to make friends.

Tip: If you really want someone to like you, praise their character—it's the most memorable compliment of all.

Step 7: Volunteer as much as possible

Without being a suck-up, volunteer for everything you can. Counselors like the helpful kids—they might sneak you treats or look the other way when you sneak out at night.

Step 8: Stick it out

Don't panic if you start to feel homesick. The feeling quickly passes for most campers. Try to keep busy!

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[gpe41]

you will need: a chainsaw

step 1: kill Jason before he kills you

[garrettjohn2]

Step 1: Kill The Adults

Step 2: Escape

[digimon675]

@XoxoNicolaaXoxo no one cares and btw your second :P

[digimon675]

@digimon675 sorry again mistakes i meant to get rid of the councelor ran down the door xD

[digimon675]

@digimon675 btw i was on the quiet side

[digimon675]

i remember at camp last year the other side of the cabin was so loud and teh councelors kept yelling at them that i got fed up and left the cabin the councelor ran down out the door and sat crying on the picnic table the councilor had to come down the stairs and urn outside and she talked to me and she said she knew how i felt and tucked me back in bed and i apologized the next morning and she gave me treats :D

[dansiboy1]

I dont go to summer camp,i just watch 4fun

[TheUnreaI]

Flesh light batteries eh :D

[MaddiMewMew]

my camp two weeks long:/ but it's cool cuz its right next to a big ol lake:)

[EIZxF]

I don't give any of my " friends " my address caus I hate them

[EIZxF]

I think of it as a kids time of freedom

[Bisquit8864]

Ml makes me homesick! T-T