I hope this blog entry finds you well, and that you are excited for your child to arrive at Indian Brook this Wednesday for what is sure to be a memorable summer for your children.
You may drop your child at Indian Brook between 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Sarah Kinsler and I will be anxiously awaiting your arrival by the Indian Brook Barn to welcome you and direct you to your lodge. I have attached pictures of each lodge group, so your children can see who their counselors will be. For new parents, First Lodge is 9-10 year olds, Big Lodge is 11-12 year olds, and Senior Lodge is the 13-14 year olds.
Before you leave, please remember not to pack any food for your children. At no time can they ever have food in the cabins, as it attracts animals very quickly. If you child is coming on the New York City Charter Bus, please send her with a bagged lunch as it is a long trip. Secondly, please no ipods, lap tops, cell phones or valuables, if a counselor finds any of these items after you have left, they will be taken from your child and kept in the office until she leaves camp. Please feel free to bring a musical instrument. Lastly, mark your children’s clothes with their first and last name, this includes underwear and socks.
What to expect when you arrive. Once you place your child’s luggage into her assigned cabin, you and your child should then proceed to the main lodge to check in with Marni our nurse. The next step is to proceed to the waterfront where every child goes through a swimming evaluation with our waterfront staff to determine which group they will be in for swim lessons. At 3:00 p.m. there will be a parent orientation with myself in the main lodge.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Best,
Nicole Sutherland-Maiden