How to go on vacation when you wet the bed?

How to choose a summer camp or a green class? You and your child have decided to consider summer camp this year. Bedwetting can make choosing a summer camp a challenge. Remember, your child isn't alone in this situation; approximately 6 to 15 percent of children ages 5 to 10 wet the bed at night. In fact, bedwetting is so common that most summer camp websites have an entire section detailing their action plan for campers who don't stay dry at night. Part of counselor training involves being compassionate, sensitive, and discreet when dealing with bedwetting. Developing an action plan ahead of time is essential to helping your child feel in control. If camp staff members and counselors are made aware of the problem, they can work privately with your child. So, if you notify the camp in advance of your concerns about your child's bedwetting, you will allow staff members to formulate a plan of action that will include finding a bed for your child near the toilet. The children and staff members can agree on private signals to let counselors know that an accident has occurred. The bed can then be discreetly changed when the children are not in a cabin. If you speak to the camp director before committing to sending your child, you will have a good idea of their experience with bedwetting and how they apply their expertise. Most camps are so familiar with bedwetting that they routinely equip each dormitory with an extra sleeping bag and pillow. Other questions to consider include: When sending your child to camp, the qualifications and background of the camp director and the ages of the counselors are taken into account. Have they received training to deal with sensitive issues like bedwetting and bullying? What percentage of campers from previous years return? (If the percentage is high, you can be sure that the kids are truly happy campers.) Do all employees and supervisors have first aid training? What are the camp's policies regarding health care and first aid? Is there a nurse at the camp at all times? (very useful for leaving diapers and mattress protectors there) How many campers per counselor? How are the children housed and how many per room? (Perhaps an opportunity to organize a room only for bedwetting children). This report is key to determining whether your child will actually have private time with their counselors if an accident occurs. Most importantly, ask for references. Camp directors should not hesitate to provide you with references. Before camp begins, gather all the information you can about the camp. Give your child a camp map. This way, your child will have a plan of the camp in mind when the urge to pee strikes. A prepared camper is a confident camper, and learning your lessons will really help your child feel in control and thus relax... to enjoy those long summer nights. Have the protection delivered directly to your vacation spot. We can arrange discreet delivery upon request. (For the attention of a specific person or department, etc.). We will discuss this in more detail in a future newsletter.