My 6-Year-Old Son’s First Sleepaway Camp Experience
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Off he went — my first born — to sleepaway camp. And even though I’m a camp director myself, I now saw it all through a camp parent’s eyes. And it’s not easy!
Updated electronics policy
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What’s awesome about camp? Getting away from it all — especially from the endless bustle of the online world. That’s why our no electronics policy is so important and why it includes no digital cameras or video cameras.
All-camp No Package Policy 2016
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Last year we introduced no packages for Mini Camp and this year the policy extends to all-camp. We’ve got good reasons why and we think parents will agree — and be relieved — to not send packages.
Support for our Staff: Letters of Recommendation
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Follow these tips for the best letters of recommendation and references after successfully working for camp (or any job!)