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ONEFAMILY TIMBERLANE
Last summer Camp Timberlane hosted 24 children from Israel during the second session. We are committed to hosting 30 new children from Israel in 2017 and sharing with them the gift of camping. Once again, Bernie Little is heading up our fundraising initiative. We thank all of our donors for their continued support. If you are interested in donating please visit our web page at www.camptimberlane.ca.
Home Sickness
For many children, camp is their first experience away from home for an extended period of time. It is only natural that some of these children will experience homesickness. Years of experience have taught us that periods of homesickness are usually brief. With your close cooperation and understanding, we feel that overcoming homesickness can be a valuable step in the emotional development of your child.
Before camp starts, it is normal for children to be nervous and even express concern about coming to camp. The best thing you can do is highlight all the positive aspects of camp. It is very important that you do not make a “pick up deal.” A “pick up deal” is when the parent promises to come pick up his/her child if he/she is not having fun. Studies have proven that once this deal is made a child will not make the effort to get into camp and overcome his/her fear, but rather, will only focus on going home. Once your child is at camp, if you receive one or two homesick letters, please do not be alarmed. Respond quickly with a letter that is cheerful and firm. Parental firmness has proven to be a near positive cure. .
Head Lice at Camp
FACT: Anyone can get head lice. It is common in classrooms because children play so closely together. Head lice do not cause or carry disease. Having dirty hair does not cause head lice. You cannot get lice from your pets. Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp. While they may be found anywhere on the head, they prefer to live on the scalp along the neckline and behind the ears. When lice bite the scalp they cause itching.
Head lice are not easy to see. They are about the size of a sesame seed, with no wings. They are usually greyish white or brown. They cannot live for more than 2-3 days away from the scalp. Head lice is not a health threat but rather a huge nuisance.
Head Lice at camp is NOT COMMON. As a preventative measure, upon arrival to camp, a third party company (Nit Works) conducts a head lice check on every child and staff member. If a child is found with head lice, WE WILL TREAT HIM/HER AT CAMP, at a cost of approximately $100/ treatment. This cost covers our treatment fees paid to Nit Works. During treatment children miss activities and are subject to having their hair picked for nits. To help us avoid this situation, please have your child’s hair checked prior to camp. For more information about Nit Works, please visit www.nitworks.ca
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