These Are the 14 Things Your Child's Counselor Wants You to Know Before Camp Starts

When I was a kid, cell phones weren't a thing that children owned, but it was frowned upon to bring Walkmans, handheld games, and other electronics for two reasons. First, anything you allow your child to bring — whether they're smuggling it in to use after lights out or if it's allowed — can get lost, stolen, or damaged. And perhaps more importantly, these devices cause your kids to miss out on other cabin activities and bonding opportunities.