4/15/08
As the days get longer and the weather
turns warmer, our summer camp season
is just around the corner. We’re writing
to share some news and updates regarding
Camp Mason.
First, Wes Supper, Camp Mason’s summer
camp director for the past four years,
has resigned. Wes is moving on to
a camp in Ohio, where he and his family
will be much closer to relatives.
We wish Wes well, and thank him for
his service to Camp Mason.
That’s why this letter is being jointly
written by Marcus and Dave- we’ll
be taking on the planning and running
of our 2008 resident camp programs.
The enclosed biography sheet will
tell you a bit about us. Please rest
assured – Camp Mason’s summer program
is in good hands!
Even prior to Wes’s resignation,
we had been working on a number of
exciting changes and improvements
to the Camp Mason program. These will
roll out in a number of communications
throughout the spring, but basically,
they include the following:
• A slightly changed daily schedule
that includes an emphasis on the cabin
group – the 8-10 campers and 2 counselors
who live together and share a great
deal of experiences. Every morning
each cabin will take part in a creative,
fun activity as a group. Each camper
will have an opportunity to share
his or her particular interests with
the group and occasionally serve as
the leader.
• A focus on higher-quality instructional
activities. Campers will still choose
their own schedules from 25+ activities,
from soccer to dance to adventure
programs. Regardless, they will find
a fun, progressive experience that
teaches skills.
• A renewed emphasis on outdoor activities
– one that takes full advantage of
our proximity to the Delaware Water
Gap National Recreation Area. There
will be more opportunities for canoeing,
climbing, rafting and hiking than
ever before at Camp Mason.
• A highly-trained staff that is in
tune with the needs of all our campers
• An enhanced food service operation
with a greater variety of menu offerings
It’s going to be a great summer at
Camp Mason!
The change in leadership at camp
has put us a bit behind in terms of
camper recruitment. Starting in early
April, we’ll be out on the road sharing
the Camp Mason story with prospective
camp families through a number of
informational slideshows. These events
will be held in the homes of our camp
families as well as at YMCAs throughout
New Jersey and Pennsylvania. All events
will be publicized on our website
and through e-mail. We’d love to have
the opportunity to meet you if we
travel to your area. And if you know
of other families who might wish to
learn more about Camp Mason, please
help to spread the word. And, of course,
please don’t forget our April 27 Open
House at camp.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We’ll communicate with you regularly
as we get closer to Opening Day!
Sincerely,
Dave DeLuca
Executive Director
dave@campmason.org
Marcus Forster
Associate Executive Director
marcus@campmason.org
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here for more information about Marcus
and Dave
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