One minute it was cold and snowing at Akeela, and the next minute everything was in bloom! Spring is finally here and we’re getting excited for the start of summer! Late April also means it’s time for the latest Camp Akeela newsletters:
Spring 2024 Newsletter For Parents/Guardians
Spring 2024 Newsletter For Campers
In the parent newsletter, you’ll find:
- A reminder about upcoming Zooms
- An introduction to a few of our key staff members
- A letter from Debbie and Eric, including a taste of how we get ready for another camp season
- Information about CampLauncher, our annual Launch-a-Thon, and how you can support this wonderful charity
- Tips on registering for CampMeds and completing your other camp forms
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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