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A camp is only as good as its staff, and the values that they instill in the camp community. That's why we focus so much of
our effort on hiring the best, brightest and most compassionate staff for our campers! At K & E, staff are hired as General
(bunk) Counselors, or as Specialist Counselors. Our Specialty staff excel in teaching sports and art skills along with values like teamwork,
acceptance, and inclusion. They help to build campers' self esteem by helping them to grow as athletes and artists. There is
no substitute for real life success as an esteem builder. While skill building is important, the most impactful part of the summer
for any child is his/her bunk experience. The relationships that our campers
form with our bunk counselors, and with each other, provide an opportunity
for our children to strengthen their emotional and social intelligence,
and to build lasting friendships. Bunk counselors are the relationship
coaches for our campers. They also impart a sense of the greater camp
community and reflect our shared values. For this reason, over two thirds of our bunk counselor staff is comprised of former K&E campers. They already know what
our camp experience is all about, and can draw on their past experiences with their own bunk counselors to inform their decision-making.
Additionally, we spend each winter interviewing candidates at some of the finest universities in the nation. The most important
qualities we seek in our staff are compassion, intelligence, fun, energy, patience, and a genuine love of children. All potential
staff members must participate in an exhaustive interview process, including mandatory reference and background checks. Each
counselor is personally interviewed. Traditionally, over 80% of our bunk staff return to camp each summer. Last year more than
85% of our staff returned, and we expect to break that record in 2007! Size
We are committed to keeping our camp community small and cohesive. We pledge to continue fostering an environment where differences
are respected, individuals are cherished, and where everybody knows your name and who you are.
COUNSELORS
Bunk counselors are with their campers almost all of the time. They do
not moonlight as specialists, though they may assist specialists or even
coach certain sports when their children are scheduled for those activities.
This ensures that your child will always be surrounded by counselors who
truly understand him/her, and know when to gently push him/her to reach
a goal and when to step away to ensure that your child's accomplishments
are truly his/her own. In addition, we know that life in the real world
is not a never-ending string of successes. Our bunk counselors help our
children cope.
Special Events at Camp