Life at camp is unlike any other experience with which your child is likely familiar. While giving them a positive preview of their coming experience, let them know that life will be different and that you want them to grow from many new experiences. Please prepare them for their upcoming experience by including the following information:
* Living arrangements: Campers live with 12 fellow campers and 2 counselors. Each cabin has 8 sets of bunk beds. One of the best aspects of the camp experience is learning to adjust to group living and getting along as part of a community. Each cabin is essentially a family for a week. Help your children look forward to forming friendships within that family.
* Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are enjoyed together as a community in our Dining Hall. We pick a menu full of things that students enjoy, however, some items served will be things your child may have never tried before, while other items may be things they dislike. Assure your camper that the menu is both nutritious and delicious. More importantly, remind your camper that at Camp FOOD = FUEL! The campers need to eat and drink enough to handle the rigors of the Camp Program.
* Independence: One of the major adjustments campers may experience is being independent of parents, with less contact with them during the short one-week camping session. Learning to be more independent can be one of the most positive experiences they have at Camp and one that helps them mature even during their short stay here. Be aware that you as a parent may need to prepare for this as much, if not more, than your camper! Parents are welcome to come visit any time please check with Jason for details.