What if my student is advanced?

There is some flexibility with regard to which camp you sign up for, but please realize that performance ability and social interaction (the camp is supposed to be fun!) are two different things. If your child is on the edge, we usually recommend going for the lower camp. If they are big for their age, and are comfortable with older kids, and are comfortable with performing at a higher level, and don't cry easily when frustrated or when looked at funny by an 8th grader, then, by all means, lets step them up a notch.

Is it safe?

Short answer: very safe! Longer answer: we're at a beautiful wooded facility and yes, kids will get splinters and be scared of the occasional large (or very small) wildlife. Professionally trained and certified teachers and lifeguards oversee all aspects of their day, however, and thanks to this we have never had any serious incidents. Students sleep in what are essentially hotel rooms in a building that only we occupy. Counselors are located every 3 or 4 rooms protecting them from the attack ducks and geese.

Who are the teachers/counselors?

The faculty are all professional certified teachers who have been known by or married to the camp directors for an average of 20 years. We also have an occasional camp graduate who will come back from college as an intern. In this case we may have only known them for 10 years but are still confident of their character and qualifications.

Can my child still take all their medicine?

Upon check-in we do a full review with each individual parent and student as to their medical needs. We keep all medicines in a secure and individually labeled container and do a 'medicine call' every morning, before each meal, and before bedtime. Items such as inhalers or epi-pins that parents are comfortable leaving with students can be kept with the student at all times if necessary. All other pills and medicines are kept by the staff not only for the safety of your child but for the safety of all the students.

What are the facilities like?

How are meals handled? My child has special dietary needs.

Meals are cafeteria style in a building adjacent to the conference center. There is usually a main entree, a selection of vegetables and fruits, a full salad bar, and desert at every meal. We are usually able to accommodate dietary needs such as lactose intolerance, vegetarians, or those with nut allergies. Please make sure to include these on your registration form.