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Communication
We welcome the opportunity to talk with our parents before and during your child’s stay at camp. We feel that being partners with our parents is the best way to make camp the most positive experience possible for your child... and for you!
THE WOODCHUCK & ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY
CampInTouch is the company we use to allow you access to your secure photo gallery and our WoodChuck daily news. Once your account is created check back daily for photos of your camper all around camp. We also produce “The WoodChuck”, a daily newsletter, that includes updates about camp happenings.
OFFICE HOURS
The phone number at Camp Robin Hood is 603-539-4500. The best time to call us is between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm EST. The office closes sometimes during meals, but you may always leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. In case of a nighttime emergency or power outage, please call Woody’s cell (312) 404-1828.
TELEPHONE CALLS
As we enter another new decade here at the Realm we are continuing to reevaluate our policies and procedures and tailoring them to work in the best interest of our campers, their families, and our staff. To this end we have decided to update our phone policy. Campers will no longer be allowed to receive phone calls during their session at camp with the following exceptions:
1. If they or a parent has a birthday that falls during the session.
2. If they are registered for the full summer session and they do not receive a visitor on Parent’s Visiting Day the camper may call home the following week.
Finally all phone calls will be kept to a strict time limit of 10 minutes.
Woody and other members of the administration are always available by phone and by email if you would like an update on your camper or if you need to pass some information along to us regarding your camper.
LETTER WRITING
Campers are required to write home twice each week. Since we are in a small town, a letter may take several days to arrive. Just as parents are anxious to receive letters from their children, mail time is one of the highlights of the campers’ day. We encourage you to write as often
as possible. We also encourage you to send a letter to your child
before he or she leaves so that your child has mail waiting once he or she arrives at camp.
Parents also have the option of writing one-way emails. You can access one-way email writing by logging in to your CampInTouch account and choosing the “Email” icon. In order to send emails, you must purchase CampStamps. One CampStamp equals one e-mail. Several CampStamp packages are available for purchase with a credit card.
Address all mail as follows:
Your child's name Your child's group Camp Robin Hood 65 Robin Hood Lane Freedom, NH 03836
2020 Camp Robin Hood Parent Handbook
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