190581 1570 Teens Teen Life true Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:03:10 -0700 /system/videos/6/81/05/19/190581.flv teens, teen, life, survive, surviving, summer, camp, go, going, attend How To Survive Summer Camp http://www.howcast.com/videos/190581-How-To-Survive-Summer-Camp http://www.howcast.com/videos/190581-How-To-Survive-Summer-Camp/edit approved 122 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=190581"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=190581" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 Stabbey http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/survive_summer_camp_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 4267 false false false 73656 1 22 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/22.jpg 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.

]]> 73657 2 29 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/29.jpg 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.

]]> 73658 3 44 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/44.jpg 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.

]]> 73659 4 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/55.jpg Bring a disposable camera Bring a disposable camera or two so you can take photos without worrying about breaking or losing a good one.

]]> 73660 5 61 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.

]]> 73661 6 72 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/72.jpg 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.

]]> 73662 7 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/83.jpg Pay compliments Pay compliments. It’s one of the fastest ways to make friends.

]]> 73663 8 88 Tip If you really want someone to like you, praise their character—it’s the most memorable compliment of all.

]]> 73664 9 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/94.jpg 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.

]]> 73665 10 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/190581/105.jpg Stick it out Don’t panic if you start to feel homesick. The feeling quickly passes for most campers. Try to keep busy!

]]> 73666 11 111 Fact Research shows that going to summer camp can increase children’s self-esteem, make them more independent, and improve their social skills.

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