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Crystalaire Camp & Camp Lookout
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Welcome to Crystalaire Camp
Our camp is small enough for everyone to know each other, yet large enough to offer diversified and interesting programs. Campers and staff plan daily activities together and share the responsibility for establishing many of the necessary policies and rules of the camp. This community of campers and staff share the necessary camp chores assisting with meal preparation, washing dishes, taking care of horses and other animals, cleaning cabins, and helping with simple construction projects.
Crystalaire Camp is an informal, non-competitive, non-sectarian and, most importantly, people-centered environment.
A recent research study released by the American Camp Association and done by an independent research group which surveyed over 5000 families found...
- 96% of campers said that camp helped them make new friends
- 92% of campers said that camp helped them feel good about themselves
- 74% of campers said that at camp they did things they were afraid to do at first
- 70% of parents said their child gained self-confidence at camp
- 69% of parents said their child remains in contact with friends made at camp
- 63% of parents said their child continues to do activities they learned at camp
"I like camp because of the new friends I made there."
"The best part of camp is being able to make choices about what you're going to do and not being forced to do certain things."
"Camp was great! Keep the 3 2 3 session schedule, because three week sessions allow campers to have more of an experience. It makes it possible for us to go on trips and still have time to do the other camp activities. My favorite thing about camp this summer was the trip to South Manitou Island. pancakes never tasted so good."
"I think that one thing that you have done well is how you have us pick the activities. I really like the way we have different choices everyday. I also think that the counselors are really nice and I especially liked my counselor."
Staff are the cornerstone of any camp. We select staff from enthusiastic college students and graduates, primarily from the Midwest, but also from all over the world. Each summer at Crystalaire has a strong international flavor!
When hiring staff, we look for people who possess interest and experience in a variety of fields, who have a good measure of flexibility, and have solid communication and listening skills with a healthy respect for the viewpoints of others. We look for creative, people-centered staff embers who are willing to take on the responsibility to be solid role models. We strive for about 50% of the staff to hold lifeguard certification and, as part of our staff training, offer CPR and first aid training to everyone.
and , the owners/directors of Crystalaire Camp and Camp Lookout have been working in camps for over 30 years, directing Crystalaire since 1976, owning Crystalaire since the mid 80's and owning Lookout since 1995. They met while working at YMCA camp in Pennsylvania in the early 70's, were married at Crystalaire and, in general, have had camping as a central focus of their lives.
mailto:dave@crystalairecamp.com
mailto:kathi@crystalairecamp.com
  
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