Summer camps

Summer camps offer kids outdoor adventures and new friendships, but first-time cabin dwellers might also encounter a few jitters. That can be especially true if they’ve never slept away from home before. Still, parents can do much to help prepare their novice campers. At the top of camp directors’ lists is having positive family talks beforehand to anticipate new adventures for children, ranging from hikes to canoe rides.

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Sun., June 25, 2017

First-time camper, Drew Greger, 9, left, tries is hand at fishing, June 21, 2017, off the docks at Camp Reed.

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Camp Reed counselors and campers spell out the word sit during a skit around the flag pole, June 21, 2017.

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First-time campers Skye Duncan, left, and Lily Challender slap hands in front of Camp Reed program director Jenny Weddle on the docks at Fan Lake, June 21, 2017. Tiana Main lays in the foreground.

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First-time camper Evan Sperry, 7, launches off the diving board into Fan Lake, June 21, 2107 at Camp Reed.

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Campers line up to buy healthy food items at the Camp Reed Store, June 21, 2017.

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A camper takes the plunge off the diving board into Fan Lake, June 21, 2017 at Camp Reed.

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Campers, right, stroll past the Camp Reed bell that is used to signal meals and alert during emergencies.

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A Camp Reed counselor gives two-thumbs-up during skit around the flag pole, June 21, 2017.

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Camp Reed campers try to get in touch with the spiritual side of nature as they tour the campgrounds, June 21, 2017.

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