Dr. Tracy’s Tips for Families with Kids Heading to Summer Camp

Dr. Tracy Brenner, a psychologist, Maine Camp alumna, and camp parent, shares tips and guidance for successful camp summers.

Guest Blogs from Dr. Tracy

The Emotional Moments of Camp

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When Camp Isn’t Perfect (And Why That’s OK)

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10 Things I want Every Camp Parent to Know

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Trust Is the Key Ingredient

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Why Maine? A Mental Health Perspective About Camp

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Camp Letters & Calls

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Preparing for Your Child’s Return Home + Camp in the Offseason

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A Psychologist’s Wishes for Her Daughter’s First Camp Summer

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Pre-Camp Prep by Dr. Tracy Brenner

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Keeping in Touch with Camp Friends While Managing Screen Time

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7 Tips for Your Camper’s Departure Day

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Mail Call: Letters with Your Camper

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Dr. Tracy Webinar

Dr. Tracy speaks with Laurie Kaiden, MCE’s Director & Campcierge®.

Topics include

  • Tips for departure
  • Letting your child be “away”
  • Dealing with homesickness
  • Handling common triggers like letters home, phone calls home, camp photos, Visiting Day, parent group texts

Dr. Tracy Webinar

Topics include

  • Tips for departure
  • Letting your child be “away”
  • Dealing with homesickness
  • Handling common triggers like letters home, phone calls home, camp photos, Visiting Day, parent group texts

Webinar with Dr. Tracy Brenner, a psychologist, & a Maine Camp alumna & camp parent, and Laurie Kaiden, MCE’s Director & Campcierge™ & veteran camp parent.

Dr. Tracy Webinar

Topics include

  • Tips for departure
  • Letting your child be “away”
  • Dealing with homesickness
  • Handling common triggers like letters home, phone calls home, camp photos, Visiting Day, parent group texts

Webinar with Dr. Tracy Brenner, a psychologist, & a Maine Camp alumna & camp parent, and Laurie Kaiden, MCE’s Director & Campcierge™ & veteran camp parent.

Dr. Tracy Webinar

Watch MCE’s webinar with Dr. Tracy Brenner, “The Camp Counselor” for insightful tips to help parents prep for overnight camp.

Topics include

  • Tips for departure
  • Letting your child be “away”
  • Dealing with homesickness
  • Handling common triggers like letters home, phone calls home, camp photos, Visiting Day, parent group texts

Watch Now

Webinar with Dr. Tracy Brenner, a psychologist, & a Maine Camp alumna & camp parent, and Laurie Kaiden, MCE’s Director & Campcierge™ & veteran camp parent.