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Prep in advance by making them a weeklong care package.
2.
Pack a letter-writing satchel.
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And for kids who aren't super into writing about themselves, a simple form letter could do the trick.
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Do it the old-fashioned way and smuggle in candy by any means necessary.
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T-shirts make especially good candy disguises.
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You can even use a stuffed animal for a double present.
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Set goals before they leave.
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They'll need a water bottle anyway, so it may as well be covered in pictures of friends and family back home.
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Send them away with personalized shoe laces.
10.
Make a countdown chalkboard frame to help keep track of time.
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Give them a journal so they can record their feelings.
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If the camp or destination allows gadgets, make them a playlist or a CD that they can listen to when they're sad.
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Pack playing cards for downtime.
14.
Trade friendship bracelets through the mail.
15.
Don't make a "pickup deal."
