If a child forgets her sleeping bag on an overnight, what should you do?

• A. Give her yours because it’s never OK to share any type of bed with a camper
• B. Ignore it
• C. Tell a supervisor
• D. Suggest a rental bag

Answer: (A)

When a camper forgets a sleeping bag, the priority is to keep her warm and safe for the night. Lending your own sleeping bag is the quickest way to do that. It provides a warm, usable covering right away and avoids the need to sleep in the same bed, which helps maintain appropriate boundaries in a camp setting. This quick, practical action addresses the immediate need and shows support for the camper. If there’s time, you can also loop in a supervisor or arrange a replacement, but the immediate step should be to provide the bag so she isn’t left cold or uncomfortable.