It is such an exciting time at Indian Brook, a time full of anticipation. Individual campers walk onto our campus and come together as a community of learning and collaboration. Staff and campers both benefit from a shared summer of challenge, growth, and adventure. This week’s blog will share out some important information to help you prepare your camper for the first or full session while we are preparing staff and camp for you!
What to Pack
Still wondering if you have packed all that your camper will need for their session? Click this link to find the packing list. A trunk or even plastic storage tubs will help to keep camper clothing and gear organized.
Who You Gonna Call?
Camper and Lodge Questions: Lodge directors supervise cabin counselors, and are your first point of contact for general information about your camper. Lodge Directors are the closest supervisory staff to your camper and will be great folks to talk to about how your camper is doing in general, about activities, and other thoughts or even concerns you might have.
First Lodge: Liv, ibfirstlodge@farmandwilderness.org
Big Lodge: Vanessa, ibbiglodge@farmandwilderness.org
Senior Lodge: Maddie, ibseniorlodge@farmandwilderness.org
Camper Health Questions: ibnurse@farmandwilderness.org
Camper Behavioral Questions, Sensible Mental Health: Rosie, ibsmhp@farmandwilderness.org
Any general questions about camp or campers can also go to the Camp Director: Theresa, theresa@farmandwilderness.org
Where do I go???
When you arrive at camp, there will be staff who will help guide you to where you should go next, depending on your camper’s lodge. Our friendly staff will provide you with the information you’ll need to check you campers in, visit the camp nurse, and get moved into cabins.
If any of you parents are nervous about camp, you might enjoy a quick read about how some of the benefits of camp, here’s an article from the Washington Family Press.
We are so excited to meet you and your campers! Please do not hesitate to reach out and call or email with any questions your family might have to help prepare and watch for our blogs to learn more about camp happenings.