Why a full season? A shorter camp experience is an adventure away from home, but a full season enables growth because each child has the time to become part of a cohesive community, face any challenges and opportunities, and work through them. Each summer is planned: slow beginning weeks as each child becomes a respected member of his or her cabin group; middle weeks developing individual interests and friends of all ages in these areas; a closing week full of performances and culminating activities. Younger children who have never been to camp before have the option of only committing to the month of July, but we want them to be able to stay for the full season if they wish. Once settled and comfortable, most campers with this option choose to stay through the final action packed week of camp. The full season enables more accomplishment in activities, real communication with peers in the cabin, and deeper friendships.