The truth is, developing nighttime bladder control can take time, and it’s much more common than kids think. Many children feel like they’re the only one dealing with it, but statistically that’s simply not the case (especially for boys!). In short: bedwetting should absolutely not stand in the way of a child having a joyful and meaningful camp experience.
After all, most caregivers have been there at some point morning sheet changes are practically a parenting rite of passage.
Pull-ups or not?
If nighttime wetting is fairly common, pull-ups are definitely the easiest and most stress-free option for camp. They make the whole situation simple and discreet for everyone.
If it happens less frequently, pull-ups may not be necessary — but it’s still important that campers understand how to manage the situation if it does occur.
Either way, we strongly recommend renting camp sheets instead of sending your own from home. It makes laundry and sheet changes quick and easy.
What your child needs to be able to do
Wear a pull-up at night (if needed).
This means remembering to discreetly put one on before bed and throw it away in the morning.Dispose of pull-ups discreetly.
Each bunk bathroom has a small trash can in the stall. We recommend sending odor-blocking bags so the pull-up can be wrapped first.Sleep on a bottom bunk.
This allows pull-ups to be stored discreetly under the bed.Ask a counselor for clean sheets if needed.
If a bed does get wet, your child simply needs to tell a counselor they need new sheets. They do not need to explain why.
Counselors will already be aware of the situation and will help quietly and matter-of-factly. They’ll provide clean camp sheets, send the used ones to laundry, and help the camper remake the bed if needed.
That said, counselors will not check beds in the morning, so the camper does need to let them know if they need fresh sheets.
What we ask from parents
Send enough pull-ups for the entire stay if your child uses them.
Please rent camp sheets rather than sending sheets from home.
This makes washing and replacing bedding much easier and more discreet.Understand that campers need to let counselors know if they need new sheets.
Staff will absolutely help but they won’t be checking beds each morning.Know that if a camper doesn’t speak up, they may end up sleeping on wet sheets until they ask for help. We gently encourage campers to come to counselors so we can fix things quickly and comfortably.
Our goal is simple: to support campers in a way that feels normal, private, and stress-free, so they can focus on what really matters — making friends, exploring the farm, and having an amazing summer at camp.
Please email campercare@edenvillagecamp.org with questions, concerns, or to create a support plan for your child.