2009 Parent Information

      
Policy Explanations       

 ++  last updated 04/9/2009  ++

*The projected return time from the staff outing is not a guarantee.  The staff outing schedule is purposely flexible and very likely to run behind schedule.  If the staff asks to make an unscheduled ice cream stop, we'll probably do it since it is their time off.  To help with your planning please note that students can stay over an extra night if that  helps with scheduling rides.

For a complete list of starting and ending times for the entire summer click here

Policy Explanations

Regarding Departure Dates and Times:   It is very important that each of the students arrive on time and stay until the ending dates and times on their contracts.  When we plan for serving the camper's needs, we plan based on the expectation that each crew member will keep their commitment.  When a student leaves early, it can compromise the service we provide the campers and places an extra burden on the remaining summer staff.  That is why any request for a variance needs to be for something unavoidable and communicated way in advance.   Sometimes a convenient ride home is available if a student leaves a few hours early.  However, that places the burden of cleaning the camp on the shoulders of fewer people - all of whom are anxious to start their one day off.  To assist you in networking with fellow parents coming from your area we're providing two resources:

1. The complete Zone schedule so that you can see who will be here the same time as your child.
2. This bulletin board where you can post both requests for rides and offers of rides to and from your general geographical area. 
   Click here to access the Summer Staff 08 Bulletin Board (not yet in service)

Regarding Rides Home:  Believe it or not, sometimes students make plans without asking or informing their parents.  As the person who is responsible for them while they are at camp, I want to know for sure that when a student leaves they are either with their parents or have their parent's permission to ride with whoever they leave with.  That is why we have introduced the "Departure Day Information" forms.  Any change must be accompanied by a form which can be mailed or faxed.  This is to insure the safety of your student.

Questions or Comments?  Email Rachel Klein to ask questions, or suggest other helpful information for the website, etc.