With Memorial Day almost upon us, the camp season is just around the corner! That also means it’s time for the latest Camp Akeela newsletters:
Spring 2025 Newsletter For Parents/Guardians
Spring 2025 Newsletter For Campers
In the parent newsletter, you’ll find:
- A reminder about upcoming Zooms, including a mandatory community meeting on May 20th. (A recording will be distributed for those who can’t attend live.)
- A letter from Debbie and Eric, including a taste of how we get ready for another camp season
- An introduction to this summer’s Head Counselors
- Information about CampLauncher, our annual Launch-a-Thon, and how you can support this wonderful charity
In our camper newsletter:
- A rundown of some Akeela-specific terminology
- A detailed outline of what to expect on the first day of camp
- A reminder of a typical day’s schedule
- A fun visual showing all of the places in the world our campers & staff come from
Also in the camper newsletter is the following suggested To-Do List, for both new and returning campers!
- Make a list of all the activities you are excited to try
- Write down any questions you have and ask your parents to help email them to us!
- Practice doing more things on your own; brushing teeth & hair, showering, applying deodorant, making your bed…
- Ask to see the camp packing list, and think about what to bring. Is there anything on the list you need to shop for?
- Look at the camp schedule online, and practice following it try waking up at 7:30, eating at 8, 12 & 6, and even taking a rest hour at 12.45!
- Learn about the Head Counselors and other key staff.
- Set limits on your screen-time, since there are no screens at camp!
- What else can you spend free time doing? Reading, writing, drawing…?
- Collect addresses for people you’d like to write to this summer, and pre-address & stamp envelopes!
- Gather any (small) games/crafts you’d like to bring to camp to share with bunkmates during free time.
- Print a few favorite pictures of family, friends, or pets that you’d like to hang near your bed!
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