Doing so would not only include other
campers, it would also expose the shy
camper to more kids in smaller groups.
Even though we rarely allow
campers to call home, we allow parents to call their children during mealtime.
For
campers and staff, Green River is a "No Discount" zone--"put-ups" rather than "put-downs" are encouraged.
Compared to last summer, higher drops (8 percent+) were seen in overall
camper enrollments in the West region.
If
campers do not learn to do this on their own, they will never develop self-esteem--which is building confidence from one's defeats and finding their ability to overcome adversity.
This is the stage that gives counselors and
campers alike a sense of pride in their group.
Severe homesickness is preventable in first-year
campers.
Camp is an ideal environment for older
campers and younger staff to get their first real experiences with responsibility and develop new interests--while dealing with the normal challenges of "growing up.
Running a quality operation includes dealing fairly with
campers and their families, and reasonable management of the risks of the experience--including the risk of losses to both the
camper and camp.
Pursue strategies that will increase the likelihood of their program delivering the top five
camper benefits.
As if transporting
campers were not difficult enough, throw in the idea that parents may call at any time, day or night, and request a change to their
camper's transportation for a given day.
Montgomery is a former
camper, counselor, and program coordinator--and has directed two camps and one environmental education center.
