You can easily guess what this camp director's favorite time of year is, but you may not know what comes in second place. It's right now -- these first weeks of Spring. Why is that? Because, just like the awakening of the flowers and trees, camp families come alive with excitement about camp. For me, that means that I get to talk to lots of moms and dads and kids as they write or call with questions about the summer, or just to say how excited they are for camp.
I love to answer the many questions that come up about camp, the big ones and the small ones. Whether it's about the bunk groups or the activities, the packing list or the bus stop, Settling In Day or a Weekend Adventure, medical concerns or food allergies, missing home or making friends, choosing activities or evening programs -- it's all fun to talk about.
In addition, I (along with Teri and Jeremy) get to talk with parents about their kids. We love these conversations because it's fun to hear how exited the kids are for camp and also to help address their individual concerns. The more conversations we have the better, because then we know our campers better and can help make the summer an awesome one for them.
Add to all this the conversations we have with our staff, and Spring is a hectic, enthusiastic time around here . . . second only to the summer itself.
Tom
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