Camp Evaluations…

 

 

From Parents…

 

 

1) What were your expectations for the program?                       

2) Did the program meet those expectations?

Fun and Adventure - 4

Yes, absolutely

New outdoor experiences, excitement - 3

Yes, especially for my younger son

High

Yes

a safe, happy, fun filled week

yes

great, outdoor adventure, educational experience

yes

have a good time, lots of exercise

yes

a fun, safe, active camp - 2

absolutely

explore new things

yes

adventure, adventure, non stop action

yes

that "J" had as much fun as last year

yes

that "J" would keep busy / active

yes

have lots of fun, learn something new, be outdoors, come home excited and look forward to tomorrow

my expectations were met and surpassed. Great Job!

learning experience - 2

yes - 2

That Jeff had fun, made friends, had some challenging experiences, learned about backwoods camping

Definitely

That Doug would come home exhausted every day

yes!

safe, fun, guided risks, new friends, exercise, outdoor activity

exceded. (although your programs typically do)

 

3) What did you like about the program?

 

the variety - 3

 

variety and depth of activities - 4

 

the chance for the kids to be outdoors in winter -2

February Break Camp

all of it

 

small group setting - 2

 

physical activity - 2

 

well organized, great outdoor adventure, a lot of exercise, many activities - 2

 

had alternative activities for rainy days

 

she (daughter) had fun outside, camping

 

activity level, laid back feeling - 2

 

everything - 2

 

you did a lot of stuff not done in other camps

 

wonderful rapport you have with the kids

 

that my son actively participated in the activities and talked about them with me

 

life experiences and adventure with other people

 

It was educational.

 

Harry's experience and group size

 

varied, challenging activities, adult encouragement, time

 

the smile Jack had on his face after the first day, limited sitting around,

 

 

4) What did you dislike about the program?

 

nothing - 13

 

no dislikes

 

pick up time of 4:30 too early

 

not a thing

 

ice cream every day

 

 

 

5) Did your child like the program?

 

loved it - 5

 

yes - 10

 

yes, they did very much, they were exhausted

 

very much - 3

 

of course

 

Joe is looking forward to next year

 

yes, every day.

 

 

6) What changes would make the program better?

 

let 13 yr olds do day program

 

no changes - 3

 

don't know

 

good as is

 

shorter canoe trip (ADK)

 

extended hours

 

shorter bike rides

 

add rock climbing to younger programs

 

 

7) Would you recommend this program to other parents?

 

Yes I have - 4

 

yes I would

 

Yes! - 12

 

already have - 2

 

Definitely!

 

Certainly

 

 

 

 

From the Kids…

 

 

1) What did you like about the program?

 

That we did many different things each day

 

everything - 6

 

being outside in the woods, treasure hunt, feeding the birds

 

that it was all outdoors

 

the mountain climb

 

kayaking and swimming - 3

 

being able to get to know the other kids

 

the camping - 3

 

swamping the canoes

 

fun, lots of energy

 

all the outings

 

swimming in the rapids

 

canoeing

 

I liked the chance to do rock climbing

 

Climbing and caving

 

We were always busy doing stuff, not just sitting around

 

I liked the long bike ride

 

 

2) What did you dislike?

 

nothing - 18

 

the treasure could have been bigger

 

overly long canoeing - 3

 

bike ride, swimming at Charlotte

 

no Keuka Lake St. Park

 

the long ride to the Adirondacks

 

 

 

3) What changes would make the program better?

 

maybe 2 night for the sleep-over

 

don't change it - 8

 

don't know

 

better hiding place for treasure

 

more biking, less canoeing

 

more swimming (note- we swim almost every day)

 

more geocaching

 

longer treasure hunt

 

more activities?

 

shorten bike distance

 

Make it 2 weeks long - 2

 

more camping, more games with the canoes

 

 

4) Would you recommend this program to other kids?

 

yes - 19

 

yes!!

 

oh yeah!

 

I already have - 2

 

"yes, I would recommend this to all of New York State"

 

yes, because it was exciting

 

 

Comments from Parents…

 

 

Just wanted to let you know that the girls had a great time. They laughed and told stories all the way to our next destination.

It is a wonderful program and you do a wonderful job on it.