StaffNewsletterMay19

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ISSUE THIRTY-EIGHT SPR ING 2019 MAY 8TH, 2019

BRING ON SUMMER!!!


  We
  are
 officially
  entering
 the
 final
 camp
  extremely
  helpful
  in
  your
  preparation
  for
 
countdown!
 The
 office
 will
 be
 moving
 to
 camp
  camp.
soon
 and
 as
 you
 can
 imagine,
 we
 are
 working
 
  Some
  things
 to
  pay
  close
 attention
  to
 
diligently
 to
 prepare
 for
 the
 upcoming
 summer.
  are:
 the
 packing
 list,
 travel
 information,
 arrival
 
we
a  re
g  etting
v  ery
 excited
a  bout
f  inally
m  eeting
  and
 departure
 dates,
 how
 family
 can
 contact
 
all
 of
 our
  new
  staff
  members
 and
  seeing
 the
  you
 at
 camp,
 and
 required
 documentation.
 In
 
smiling
 faces
 of
 our
 returners! addition
 to
 the
P  re-­‐Camp
 Handbook,
w  e
 have
 

  We
 hope
 all
 of
 you
 are
 preparing
 for
 the
  sent
  out
  several
  emails
  over
  the
  past
  few
 
summer
 as
 well.
 Cabin
 Specialists
 are
 welcome
  weeks
 concerning
 your
 staff
 forms
a  nd
 t-­‐shirt
 
to
  bring
  games
 and
  songs
 to
  share
  with
  the
  order.
 Please
 continue
 to
 send
 in
 all
 required
 
campers.
A  ctivity
 Specialists
s   hould
 be
 reviewing
  forms.
appropriate
  skills
  and
  lesson
  plans
  that
  are
 
  Trek
  and
  Waterfront
  staff
  kickoff
 
specific
 to
 age
 groups
 between
 7
 and
 14
 years
  orientation
 in
 just
 4
 WEEKS!
 Followed
 by
 our
 
old.
 Between
 the
 end
 of
 school
a  nd
 the
 start
 of
  Support
 Staff
a  nd
 Group
 Leaders,
t  hen
 Activity
 
camp,
  you
  have
  a
  wonderful
  opportunity
  to
  Specialists
a   nd
 Cabin
 Specialists.
W  e
c  an’t
 wait
 
research
  ideas
  and
  resources
  to
  bring
  to
  to
 see
 you
 all
 soon!
 
 
Southwoods.
 Remember,
 you
 can
 never
 be
 too
 
prepared
 for
 working
 with
 children! *Remember
  you
 will
  receive
 a
 $100
  bonus
 

  By
 now
 you
 all
 should
 have
 reviewed
 the
  for
  new
  staff
  that
  reference
  you
  on
  their
 
2019
  Staff
  Pre-­‐Camp
  Handbook.
  In
  the
  application,
 are
h  ired,
 and
c   omplete
 the
 2019
 
handbook
 there
 are
 several
 items
 that
 will
 be summer.

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NOTEWORTHY NEWS

SPREAD THE WORD!!! Are you in the 2019 Staff
Southwoods is still looking to Facebook Group?

fill the following positions: If not...
Add Southwoods Camp as a friend and
๏ Videographer
weʼll add you to our group!!
๏ Female Tennis Specialist Being part of the group is a great way to
connect with other staff members prior to
๏ Lacrosse Specialist
camp this summer.

๏ Hockey Specialist STAFF FORMS can be found at
๏ Lifeguards https://southwoods.com/StaffForms.aspx
๏ Water Ski Specialists
The following forms are required by ALL STAFF:
CHECK
IT OUT ★Health Form
★Staff Policy Checklist
★Insurance Form
★W-4 Form

STAFF FORMS ARE DUE MAY 1ST

The 2019 Staff Pre- MEMORIZE THIS
Camp Handbook Can Be CHANT...

Found Online @ “2, 4, 6, 8, WE WANT
https://southwoods.com/ TRIBAL BREAK!!”

assets/pdf/StaffPre-
CampHandbook.pdf

The “Southwoods Way” Camper
Newsletter is Now Online @
online.anyflip.com/pedz/rotf/

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My Southwoods Story Sarah Senese

Cabin Specialist
8th Summer

During my third year of camp, my Group Leader told me: You're
always your best self at Southwoods. While I didn't quite understand
nor believe it then, it's the driving force that brings me back to
Southwoods each summer, again and again. Entering my eighth year
of camp and my second as a Cabin Specialist, it's become apparent
what my Group Leader meant all those years ago.

While I wasn't particularly an outgoing camper, something about the
way I felt at camp drew me back as a Super Senior, an LIT, and then
as a Cabin Specialist. Although I wasn't the kid who participated
first, who let loose at the all camp dances, and who cheered the
loudest during tribal, I always kept the words my Group Leader told
me close. I truly was the best me at camp, but it took a little while to
realize that I needed to become a staff member to take advantage of
it.

Now, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do at camp. The other ten months of
the year merely lead up to camp, where I can dance, let loose, be
loud, and be myself.

learning the lingo... Page 4

Elect-whaaa?? the 4-1-1

ELECTIVES! FUZZIES!

• Periods where campers Every evening at Lineup, we
choose their activity! honor campers that have gone
out of their way to make someone
• Staff are assigned to run
or assist the electives! else’s day better. We call it, getting a FUZZY!

• Elective periods focus on We encourage campers (and staff) to take time during
skill progression and their day to stop and think about someone else; Help
development! a friend carry their equipment to baseball, or hold the
door for someone as they leave the dining hall.
• Exploratory choices allow When you do something for someone, it gives them a
campers to try something
new! warm FUZZY feeling inside!

• Electives provide an When a camper recognizes that someone has done
opportunity to expand something nice for them, they write down the
creativity!
camper’s name and act of kindness on a FUZZY

nomination sheet in the Girls or Boys HC. At Lineup

we read those FUZZY nominations in front of the

whole camp! “How ‘bout some SOUTHWOODS fuzzies!”

What the heck is Trek?

Trek is the outdoor adventure
program at Southwoods!

Our trained Trek Staff take campers on hiking,
mountain biking, caving, canoeing, and

overnight trips off camp. They also lead our
high and low ropes courses on camp.

Some of our on camp elements include:

- 50ft Climbing Wall - Wirewalk
- Zip Line - Giant Swing
- Vertical Playpen - Trapeze Swing

Just to name a few!

Words of Wisdom

“There’s power in looking silly and not caring that you do.”
~Amy Poehler

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A day at the waterfront... Meet the
Southwoods
Southwoods is a magical place, and the Southwoods Waterfront Waterfront
offers a hearty dose of magic and adventure. Campers arrive at
the beach with their bunks, or through elective choices, and Directors,
leave the waterfront with a sense of accomplishment and Jamie &
excitement for their next visit. Taylor!

We host a top notch water skiing, wake surfing, wake boarding and knee boarding program, outfitted with
the best boats and equipment available. Children are taught skills from basic all the way up to advanced and
expert. Our boat drivers are skilled, friendly, kind and incredibly helpful.

Across the cove from the ski docks is our small crafts area. Sailing, kayaking and canoeing offer
opportunities for campers to learn new skills. Laughter and smiles always accompany children returning
from a small crafts outing. The small crafts staff are talented and innovative, as they lead groups of all ages
on the water.

The focal point of the waterfront is our swimming area - easy to notice with the giant inflatable slide and
Wibit. Our focus is on learning to swim, so we provide both group and private swimming lessons to campers.
Free swim is an energetic activity where campers play in the water and on the beach. Our capable, creative,
professional lifeguards maintain the beach, share swimming wisdom, and always focus on safety.

We look forward to splashing around with you at the waterfront this summer!

Our Mission Statement...

Southwoods is committed to empowering people. Our goal is to build confidence and self-esteem by
reinforcing positive human values. We achieve that goal through cutting-edge programming

implemented by a carefully selected and fully trained staff whose investment in children, like our own,
is unparalleled.

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Summer Travel Information

Staff Arrival Dates: June 13th - Group Leaders
June 16th - Activity Specialists
June 3rd - Head Staff June 16th - Support Staff
June 8th - Waterfront & Trek June 18th - Cabin Specialists
June 8th - Support Staff

How are you getting to Camp?

BY CAR: If you are driving to camp we recommend arriving between 12:00
noon and 4:00p.m. on your arrival day. You will be able to leave your car in the
lower parking lot for the duration of camp.

BY TRAIN: If you are planning on traveling by train, you will want to take
Amtrak into the Ticonderoga, New York station. You may have to transfer trains
in Albany. You can make reservations at www.amtrak.com or 1-800-USA-RAIL.

BY PLANE: Our most popular form of staff travel is by plane. If flying to camp,
you will need to arrive at the Albany International Airport no later than 5p.m.
on your arrival day. If for some reason you cannot find a flight that falls within
that time period, call our office before booking.

BY BUS: If you are traveling by bus, we will pick you up at the bus stop in
Schroon Lake. From NYC: Adirondack Trailways Bus Service from NY Port
Authority - 8th Avenue and 40th Street to Schroon Lake. Call 1-800-776-7548
to check the bus schedule. From Montreal: Adirondack Trailways Bus Service
located at Central Station at 505 Maisoneuve East and Berri. You will take the
bus into Glens Falls then a transfer bus to Schroon Lake. Call 514-842-2281, 24-
hours in advance to reserve a space.

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Live here?

work here?

Dine here?

Play Here?