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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are grown now, but we were and are a "camp" family, big-time. My in laws ran a summer camp for their whole career. I was a camp counselor for years, and so were my kids. They were also campers for years. There was a program for 7-8 year olds for 10 days at the camp where we all were. It was part of a longer camp season, but the youngest kids came for a shorter time. Most 7-8 year olds did great.

That said, the few kids who struggled did so because they were not independent with self-care and it made them uncomfortable and then anxious. Other kids noticed, which added to the anxiety. I wouldn't worry about the hair. That will be fine, whatever happens.

However, the bed-wetting would be an absolute deal-breaker and the cause of much anxiety (leading to homesickness) for a kid.
A child who wets the bed may not want to go back the next summer. Kids will remember that kid. Wait until your DD is fully dry at night before sending her, even if her cousins went at age 7.

The camp will reassure you that they can deal with this just fine. The counselors will do their best. But please take my word that this is a BIG deal. At home, she may wet the bed twice a month. At camp, it may be every night, because of the stress of a new environment.

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