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What kind of
supervision is there off court/field/course?
Our sports
camps are one of the very few that actually employs two full sets of
staff. With the additional employees, our supervision is
excellent. The non-coaching staff’s top priority is engaging the
campers in fun activities and keeping them smiling off court. Camp
directors and counselor staff live in the same dorms and on the same
floors as the campers.
I’m concerned
about my daughter staying in a dorm with boys around. What kind of
separation between boys and girls will there be?
This is a very
common concern, especially for parents of teenagers. We have two
separate floors for boys and girls, with only one closely monitored
stairwell between levels. While boys and girls are allowed to visit
each other’s rooms during limited free time, doors are always kept
open and counselors are always standing by. When the campers are in
the dorms, we have dedicated staff members who are designated to
each floor to supervise and “do floor duty.”
We know how teenagers are, and so we are always on our toes!
The brochure
says that there are laundry facilities. What if my child doesn’t
know how to do laundry?
We do not
expect our campers to all be familiar with using a washing machine
and dryer. Our staff will be more than happy to assist campers with
their laundry. Who knows, they may come home volunteering to do all
the washes for the household! The use of the laundry machines is
provided at no cost. Campers who do not have detergent can purchase
it at the camp office for only 25 cents per scoop.
What kind of
food do they serve in the cafeteria?
Stonehill
College’s dining hall has a great variety of food to choose from,
and does a good job of providing for any dietary needs a camper
might have. Hot dishes rotate every day; there is a fresh salad and
fruit bar available at every meal, large cereal selection, cold cuts
for sandwiches, and different pizza varieties. No one has ever gone
hungry! Campers with peanut allergies should have no fear. Peanut
products are not used in the kitchen. Additionally, the fine dining
facilities at Stonehill College can accommodate campers that may
have other special eating requests (ie. seafood allergies, etc).
How is
supervision handled on field trips?
During our
staff orientation, we go over very specific and detailed training
regarding each one of our field trips. Prior to leaving for a trip,
counselors are assigned a group of campers that they are responsible
for on that trip. Groups can clump together (as they often do as
campers make friends), but there is still one counselor whose focus
is specifically on one group usually containing between 7 and 12
campers (this number varies with the number of campers going on a
field trip and the type of trip).
Additionally, every camper will be paired with another camper as
part of our safe “buddy-system.” No camper is ever left on their
own or unsupervised, regardless of their age.
How do lights
out and wake up work?
After an
intensive sports training session, and then playing hard on the fun
field trips, campers are pretty beat by the time lights are out at
11:00pm. (For our young campers between the ages of 8 and 10 lights
out is at 10:30). At 10:30, we ask everyone to report to their
floors to start getting ready for bed, and at 11:00 all lights are
out! All dorm room doors are left unlocked, and our counselors
routinely check on campers throughout the night. Between 7:30am and
8:00am (depending upon the schedule for that day) counselors will
knock on doors, yell, sing songs, clap loudly, and generally do
whatever it takes to get the campers up and ready for another
fun-filled day!
What if my
child needs medical attention during the night?
Our counselors
sleep on the same floors as our campers, usually just across the
hall! They are easily accessible and will bring your child down to
see the athletic trainer who also sleeps in Corr Hall. There will
never be a time when your child is left alone and unable to find
someone to help them. We also have a doctor on call at all times
and we are located only 5 minutes from the hospital in case of an
emergency.
How are
roommates assigned? Can my child select a roommate if they know
someone at the camp?
We assign
roommates based on age. For instance, we would never place an 11
year old in a room with an 18 year old. If your child is friends
with another camper, we always do our best to put them together if
requested. Please make note on your application about a roommate
request. Because of the large number of international campers, we
can also usually accommodate requests for rooming American campers
with foreign campers.
What are the
bathrooms like?
Corr Hall has
two large bathrooms on every floor. There are three showers, three
sinks, and four toilet stalls per bathroom. We have never had a
problem with waiting for a shower or a toilet, every camper seems to
get on their own routine. The bathrooms are also cleaned every day
by the dorm’s janitorial staff. The shower stalls come with small
changing areas to provide privacy. We understand many of our
campers have never used a common bathroom, but as with the laundry,
by the end of their stay they will be total pros!
Can my child
bring food or snacks?
Often our
campers like to bring some of their favorite snacks from home. And
if they don’t bring it from home, they are likely to pick some
snacks up during our weekly Junk Food Journey (short field trip to
the local grocery store). There is a small kitchen in Corr Hall
that campers are allowed to use under supervision. They are allowed
to use the microwave and refrigerator only, and they may keep food
in their room. The only time kitchen use may be restricted is when
we have a problem with campers not cleaning up after themselves. One
of our top priorities is keeping Corr Hall neat and tidy. We have a
reputation of being a respectful and clean group, and that is one we
would like to maintain.
Will my child
be able to have their cell phone at camp?
We allow
APPROPRIATE use of cell phones at the camp. This means that cell
phones are NOT allowed on the court/field/course, or after lights
out. Campers may use their cell phones during free time. There are
two phones on every floor which are there for campers to call home
from. You will also be given the extension of that phone so that
you may call your child.
What kind of
linens should I bring for my child?
The beds in
Corr Hall (like most college residence halls) are extra long. Two
flat sheets or a fitted extra long sheet work well. Linens,
blankets, pillows are provided for a fee, but you are welcome to
bring all of your own linens.
How much free
time will my child have, and what do campers usually do with their
free time?
While campers
end up with a few hours of free time, it is actually amazing how
busy everybody remains! We have a ping-pong table, a large
selection of movies to choose from, playing cards and games. We
seldom have a bored camper.
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Medical
Staff:
Our camps have qualified doctors and nurses on call 24 hours a
day. Hospitals are located within minutes of the college. An
Athletic Trainer is also available.
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Required
Sports Clothing:
Tennis: We require tennis sneakers and neat attire on the courts;
soccer shirts, shorts, socks, shin guards, indoor soccer shoes,
cleats, and a soccer ball for the soccer camper; and golf shoes
and neat attire for the golf camper
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General
Clothing:
Non sports dress is most casual. Anything clean and neat goes. A
recommended checklist can be found in our Registration Packet.
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Laundry :
Coin-operated washers and dryers are available for use in the
dorms. Campers will be assisted by counselors if and when help is
needed. Also, laundry and dry cleaning can be sent out and
returned weekly if so desired.
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Linens:
Campers are asked to bring their own pillow, blanket, towel,
sheets and pillow case. Campers, however, may rent these items
from the camp. Rental of 1 pillowcase, 2 sheets, and towels is $15
per week. Rental of a blanket and pillow is $9 per week.
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Pro Shop:
Our pro shop stocks rackets, strings, grips, tennis wearing
apparel, accessories and will provide a racket stringing and
gripping service for tennis. A fully loaded/ equipped GOLF pro
shop is located at Pine Oaks.
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Spending
money/ Allowance: All campers' spending money will be kept in our
camp bank and available at designated hours daily. Spending money
may be used to pay for cleaning, laundry, pro shop items and for
off-campus trips.
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