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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is fine, but here are a few thoughts -

1) minimize connections (to zero, if possible).
2) if there is a connection, be sure to book an early flight, so she doesn't run the risk of needing to overnight somewhere due to equipment issues.  
3) be sure there are other connecting flights later in the day, in case she misses the first connection. 
4) have a reasonable amount of time between connections.
5) this is summer camp, of course, but if this were in winter I would be particularly concerned to have no connections through a snowy city.
6) if there is a connection, see if she can connect through a city where you have friends/relatives, just in case an issue arises.
7) get a tracker on her cell phone (FamilyMap or similar), so you know where she is (more for your peace-of-mind than anything.
8) add the airline emergency numbers to her phone Contacts and the airline app to her phone.
9) if there is an opportunity (time, budget) take her on a flight beforehand, preferably with a connection, letting her make all the decisions and leading the way.
10) give her a credit card, for emergencies.

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