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The Cabin Report | November 2023
Whats New
This coming summer, we’re expanding to 7 weeks of camp. The new week is a four-day camp for ages 6 - 9 and is our first overnight summer session (July 2nd - July 5th). The age groups remain in the same order following week 1. This means our short week for ages 5 - 7 is now our Week 4 session (July 22nd - July 24th). The final change you should be aware of is that Teen Week for ages 13 - 15 is now the last week of August (25th - 30th). For a complete list of details, please click here.
Please mark your calendar; registration will open on December 4th, 2023, for our overnight and day camps. Registration for our Family Camps will open on December 11th, 2023.
Work at Camp in 2024
Applications for Leadership, Lifeguard, and Kitchen staff will open on December 1st, 2023. All remaining positions will open on January 1st, 2024. For those interested in volunteering this summer as part of our Counselor in Training Program (CIT), please stay tuned, as we’ll announce when CIT applications will go up in early 2024. If you want to get notified, click here to register for the email list.
Positions we’re hiring for in 2024:
Director (1)
Assistant Director (1)
Cook (2)
Cook’s Assistant (1)
Lifeguard (1)
Sports & Recreation Coordinator (1)
Outdoor Life Coordinator (1)
Faith Formation Coordinator (1)
Arts & Crafts Coordinator (1)
Senior Counselor (8)
Giving Tuesday
On this Giving Tuesday (November 28th, 2023) help us ensure we can continue to provide a fun and safe space for all kids to enjoy the wonders of camp. Click here to learn more.
Resources for Parents
Practicing gratitude can benefit kids’ mental health
“Based on positive psychology research, practicing gratitude can actually increase how often someone experiences desirable emotions such as happiness, pride and contentment. It can also decrease more challenging emotions such as anxiety and depression.” View Full Article
Waitlisting Information
As we announced yesterday, our Week 2 session from July 9th - 14th is now full. On our registration site, you will now see an option to be added to the waitlist, as shown in Figure 1.
If you want to add your child to the waitlist, click “Add to waitlist,” then choose your tier. Once you’ve done this, you can select continue to the next step and complete your waitlist registration.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Note: Only the Household Form is required to complete your waitlist registration.
If a spot opens up, we will notify you. Once you’ve confirmed that you want the open spot. We will update your registration, and the remaining forms to be completed will appear.
Additional Notes:
We do not take payment for waitlisted sessions.
If you would like assistance in adding your child to a waitlist, please contact us.
The Cabin Report | February 2023
February has arrived, and we hope everyone is staying warm and cozy. Registrations continue to be well ahead of last year, so don’t wait too long, otherwise you might miss your chance.
If you or someone you know is looking for a summer job, and love working with kids in the great outdoors. Consider applying, our application deadline has been extended to Feb 21st 2023.
Last month we published two short articles. The first was 5 was on how working at camp is more than just a job. Then we discussed why camp is a great place for kids to build new friendships.
Create Lifelong Friendships at Camp
Why Summer Camp is More Than Just a Job
New to Camp?
Are you new to Camp Abby, be sure to check out our “Welcome to Camp” page. You’ll find a variety of helpful information about the camp experience.
Support Us
We recently improved our online donation experience. You can donate with easy, simply to visit our Support Us page to learn more.
Create Lifelong Friendships at Camp
An excellent way for kids to spend their summer break is at summer camp. It is not only a fun and exciting experience, but it also has many advantages for kids' development.
Summer camp is an excellent place for kids to make new friends. Meeting and interacting with kids from different backgrounds and cultures can help kids develop their social skills and worldview. Camp can be great, especially for kids who might struggle to make friends in school. The friendships formed at camp, this summer could last a lifetime.
Camp Abegweit offers a variety of activities and programs that could help kids discover new interests and skills. We are sure your child will find something they enjoy, whether it's swimming, nature hikes, arts & crafts, or sports.
Are you still not sure? Check out what others are saying about us here. If you're ready, start your registration today! Don't wait, as spaces are filling up. Register Now.