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Some of the questions parents ask most often.
Why should I choose a small overnight camp for my child?
Our small size makes all the difference in the world for your child. It is akin to small classroom size in elementary
school. The adults in our community all know your child. We know each camper's likes and dislikes, their
strengths and challenges. We have the ability to tailor the summer experience for each camper, with input from our parents.
This assures that your child will get the most from their time with us.
The summer camp experience is one of the most precious gifts a parent can give a child - choose a place where your child is much more than a number!
Okay, we know the benefits of Camps Kenwood & Evergreen's small size,
but do we lose any of the positive aspects of a large camp?
No! Our facilities are top-notch, and we are constantly adding new program areas. In addition, our year-round maintenance
staff keeps every part of camp in excellent shape, year after year.
Does your camp have a distinct philosophy and core values?
Yes, it does.
We believe that camp should be a place where children feel safe enough to really be themselves and secure enough to reach out and try new things. Our small overall size and the close relationships between our campers and counselors help to foster this atmosphere.
Camp is also about friendship and learning to live with people who may be a little different from you. Our counselors help our campers through the tougher moments of bunk life by helping them develop better interpersonal skills. As a result, our campers emerge with life-long friends and friendships.
What is your camper return rate?
Year after year, our camper return rate is well above 90 percent. That means that more than 9 out of 10 campers young
enough to return for another season at camp choose to do so. Our closeness and sense of community are an essential part
of the Kenwood & Evergreen experience.
Who are your staff? How old are they?
The Kenwood & Evergreen staff is our greatest source of pride, and is a major factor in our continued success. We
have a staff made up of mature, responsible, fun-loving adults who truly care about the campers they work and play with.
The vast majority of our staff members started with us as campers and grew up with us at camp. This means that we know them very well, and they know the camp's traditions and philosophy inside and out. It also means that they are easily able to transfer the camps' core values to our campers. Our bunk counselors are college-aged or older, and most of our specialty staff are out of college and engaged in child-centered work when they're not at camp. Over 80 percent of our staff return year after year.
What's so special about a brother/sister overnight camp versus a co-ed
camp?
There are benefits and drawbacks to both single-sex and co-ed overnight campers. We believe that a brother/sister camp
combines the benefits of both models, with none of the drawbacks. A few examples:
- Boys in Kenwood and girls in Evergreen enjoy the healthy experience of spending time alone with children their gender. Most of this time is spent in activity instruction, where single gender instruction provides our children with the opportunity to learn at their own pace and reach their greatest potential. Each camp also hosts traditional special events that help tighten the bonds among the boys or the girls, such as the summer-ending color wars, campfires, etc.
- Most of our weekend special events and evening programs provide the opportunity for boys and girls to spend time with each other in non-competitive, age-appropriate activities. In this way, our children have the opportunity to develop social skills with both genders in a fun-filled, pressure-free environment.
As directors, what is your day-to-day role at camp?
We are constantly immersed in the camp community. We take an active role in helping children work through difficult
situations, supervising staff and ensuring the smooth functioning of all the ancillary services that make camp run.
We are a visible presence around the campus, spending much more time with campers at activities than in the office.
As a result, we truly know what is going on around camp at all times. You can always reach us by phone or fax to answer
questions or talk about your child's summer.