Camp Forms & Parent Resources

Medical and Release Forms 
From your account, you will complete the Health History form. This information needs to be updated each summer. The Physician’s Examination will need to be printed and completed by your doctor and either uploaded or faxed back. Detailed instructions, along with the status of your forms, can be found on the Forms Dashboard page of your account.

Bunk Request Form
If you would like to request another camper to share a cabin with your child, complete the Bunk Request Form from your account. Only the first name listed will be considered. Requests are not carried over from previous summers. The campers must be close in age and the requests must be mutual.

Excellent article from Lisa Kadane: “The benefits of sending your kid to overnight camp”

During each camp session, we post a few photos to give families a glimpse into life at camp. We understand some parents want to see more photos, especially when their child is away, and we would like to share why our approach is intentionally limited.

Being away from screens and devices, including cameras, is an important part of our camp culture. Campers often tell us how much they enjoy not being photographed all the time and we honor that by keeping cameras to a minimum. If you don’t see your child in a picture, please know they are being cared for and are immersed in the camp community.

We also believe that one of the most valuable parts of camp is the opportunity for children to reflect on and share their experiences with you. Photos can’t capture the full depth of the friendships, growth, and adventure that happen each day. Limited photos and no mid or end of session report to parents are an intentional part of our camp.

Although we don’t post many photos, each camper will receive a printed yearbook in the mail featuring their group and other highlights from camp. We know this time apart can be both exciting and challenging, especially if it’s your first time away from daily contact. Thank you for trusting us. Your child’s experience is our top priority.

Deborah Gilboa, MD, Author, Mom, Parenting & Youth Development Expert shares her thoughts here: Looking at Camp Pictures Online

While most campers adjust to camp life fairly quickly, missing home can be part of the experience for some. As you prepare to send your child to camp, here are a few DOs and DONTs about homesick concerns.

DO focus on the things they are looking forward to about camp. Look at the website and watch some of the camp videos together. Help your child identify their top activity choices.

DO let them know that missing home is natural and that you are proud of their independence. Reassure them there will be experts in camp (their counselor, the directors and others) who will be available to help them work through any difficulty.

DO send letters that are focused on life at camp. (What is your favorite activity so far? Who is the goofiest counselor in camp? Where are the kids in your cabin from?)

DO NOT offer to pick them up early. Negotiating with your child to “give it a try” makes it difficult for a camper to “let go” of the going home early option and to fully immerse themselves in camp life.

DO NOT allow your anxiety about being separated from your child to show. Too much checking in about how they are feeling about the upcoming session can create anxiety for your child.

DO NOT hesitate to call us for more pointers if you have concerns about homesickness. We are happy to help.

Michael Thompson’s book, Homesick and Happy, is a wonderful read for parents on this topic.