Setting Up for Success: Camper Forms
Whether it’s your first summer or your seventh, there’s always so much to do to prepare for camp; checking off the items on your packing list, labeling everything (yes, we do mean EVERYTHING), loading up the duffels, planning out your transportation, and the list goes on and on. We get it- there’s a lot to do in order to get ready for a summer of Camp Chi Magic. The same goes for our staff and us. And the sooner and more thoroughly it’s all done, the easier the whole process is for everyone. We are not able to do our part though until you do yours. Yup- it’s time to do your camper forms.
We know there’s a lot of forms and some are quite lengthy. A times it can seem like quite the challenge to complete them all. But at Chi, your camper’s success is our top priority, and forms are one of the most important parts of ensuring we can help them succeed. So please don’t breeze through them, so you can say they’re all done. Filling out all forms accurately and honestly are integral to the process.
We carefully review each individual form for each individual camper. The information we gather is used to help train our staff, create safe dietary options, and prepare our health center team, not to mention cabin placements. We understand that there can be reluctance to share certain information on forms for concerns over confidentiality and stigmatization. Please remember that we are your partners in your camper’s care, and without the full picture, we cannot fulfill our part of the partnership. We promise that the information on the forms will only be shared with the necessary people, such as our medical staff, social workers, or your camper’s counselors/village leaders.
Forms are due by April 1st, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until the last minute! The sooner you get the forms in, the better. You can find everything in your CampInTouch account, under “Forms and Documents”. Please block out some time to fill them out honestly, turn them in, so together we can make sure everyone is setup for a successful summer.