Give your stuffed animal his or her own bag. This will give your pal a special space for all of his or her stuff, and will ensure your stuff doesn't get mixed up with your stuffie's. Since your stuffed animal won't need very much stuff, the bag doesn't have to be very big. A small tote bag will do.
Pack your bags together. Look through your packing list and get your stuffed animal's input on decisions. Not sure if you should wear that shirt with the pants or the skirt? Ask your stuffed animal!
Make sure you pack the following items for your stuffed animal: Enough clothes. Some stuffed animals want to change clothes frequently, and some don't wear clothes at all. Don't give a stuffed animal who changes clothes daily one pair, and don't give stuffed animal who doesn't wear clothes twenty outfits. If you don't sleep with your stuffed animal, sleeping supplies, like blankets, pillow, etc. Plastic food in case your stuffed animal gets hungry. A brush if your stuffed animal has long fur. A washcloth Other things your stuffed animal wants, like a favorite book, a picture from home, etc.
Don't put your stuffed animal in a suitcase- carry him or her with you! Would you like it if you were stuck in a dark place with barely enough room to breathe? If you are traveling with strangers and are embarrassed, put your buddy in a drawstring bag with all your entertainment for the ride there.
Pick out a bed together. Do you both like beds by the window? Get one by the window! You both like top bunk? Get top bunk!
If your stuffed animal is sleeping by herself, make an area at the foot of your bed for your pal to sleep.
Take your buddy with you to as many places as you can! It's probably not a good idea to take him or her swimming, but your friend might enjoy a hike!
Take lots of pictures together!
Teach your stuffed animal things. Tell your friend the name of a tree you pass by, teach him or her how to knit, anything you've learned at camp!
Get him or her to interact with other stuffed animals. Have a play date during free time or rest time and get as many campers as you can to bring their stuffed animals.
Write letters to home together. Have a part of the letter where your stuffed animal can say something! Maybe your stuffed animal misses the other stuffed animals. Have him or her write a letter to them! Since stuffed animals can't write, be the scribe.
Help each other. Are you homesick? Cuddle with your stuffed animal! If your stuffed animal gets homesick, give him/her a big hug.
When you get home, tell your family and the other stuffed animals about your adventures!
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