The Way May 2020

The

Southwoods Way
ISSUE 151 SPRING 2020 MAY 5TH, 2020

WE’VE WAITED ALL YEAR FOR THIS!

The summer months are upon us and that can only mean one thing. CAMP!
At the winter office, we cannot wait to get ready, pack up, and make the
TREK north to the magnificent Adirondack Mountains! We have been hard
at work all winter planning jaw-dropping tribal breaks, awesome special
events, and cool new songs!

IN THIS EDITION Speaking of songs, our theatre staff has already been hard at work planning
what should be an epic year in the SOUTHWOODS PLAYHOUSE. So once
Covid-19 & Camp you’ve warmed up your voices with tribal chants, and campfire songs get
Camper Deep Thoughts ready to try out for this summer’s cast of characters! This year, we cannot
wait to see the classic The Jungle Book on the Southwoods Stage. Raised by
Digital Details a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli must leave the only home he's ever
Waldo Photos known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan unleashes his mighty roar.
Fun Activities Page Guided by a no-nonsense panther and a free-spirited bear, the young boy
Mindful Moment meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-
Special Days Announcement talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic
Camp Packs Reminder journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure. We can’t wait to see
2020 Group Leaders you at tryouts!
Play Announcements In the meantime, start thinking about your camp trunks and prepare to
Important Date Reminders unplug because camp is right around the corner and we can’t wait to see
Girls Side Line Up you all soon!
Boys Side Line Up “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the
The Southwoods Cookbook Pack.” ― Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book
From Adam’s Angle Reminder: All Camp forms are due now and can be found at https://
Tribal Memories southwoods.com/CamperForms.asp. As always, if you have any questions,
we are just a phone call or email away!
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Summer Address:
532 NYS, Route 74 @CampSouthwoods
Paradox, NY 12858

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COVID-19 & CAMP

A Note from Scott & Andrea

Dear Southwoods,
The entire SOUTHWOODS team trust that you and your extended families are healthy and navigating these crazy
times as best as possible. This Coronavirus crisis has, as predicted, “gotten worse before it gets better.” This is
creating quite the crazy ride for us all…
Trust that “Team SOUTHWOODS” is laser-focused on this issue. But, let me say right off the bat, if we have anything
to do with it, SOUTHWOODS will be open and our campers will not miss out on any of the fun of camp.
SOUTHWOODS will continue to be that safe place for children and staff to grow and play as always.
Given your stress and concern, we want to address a few points that may give you some relief and peace as you
think about the summer. Our plans are that camp will open. We have been in constant contact with our ER docs,
and top infectious disease doctors as well as following government suggestions and new regulations.
We have an amazing summer staff in place. We have committed to taking our return international staff when they
CAN get to us, but we have limited exposure to international staff who may not be able to arrive and have been
hiring additional domestic staff.
Perhaps your main question; “What happens to the money we’ve paid?” SOUTHWOODS will do what we have
always done – we will be fair to our camp families. You picked SOUTHWOODS for a reason. Our goal is to get back
to you by mid- May with answers on Camp and share what our options are for you on refunds if needed. Right this
minute money matters are on hold as we all need additional information. In the meantime, we will not collect any
additional money and will be pushing back our April and May invoices for payments. We will also process requests
for refunds based on these options at that time.
The news is starting to be more optimistic and on May 15, NYS will begin the un-pause process. We expect at that
time to also get an update on when and how the state plans to allow camps to open. Please know, our decision to
open will be based on if we can keep our campers and staff safe. Southwoods is planning to open and be the safe
place for children and staff to grow and play as always.
We also know that as one question is answered, several more are formed. We promise to continue to be in touch
with you. Scott sits on the National ACA board that in conjunction with Y-USA has hired a national organization to
review and prepare guidelines for opening. In this roll Scott has been in communication with the CDC, the NYS and
local governments to best understand when camp will be permitted to open and what additional safety protocols
will be put into place. We will communicate next steps with you when we have more clarity. Please stay patient
with us as we continue to navigate these challenging times, TOGETHER, with the best interest of our entire Camp
community at heart.
All Good Wishes,
Andrea & Scott

The Southwoods 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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Hi ! My name is Raquel Nossel , I live in New York City and I just turned 11 years
old .

This will be my third summer at Southwoods camp and all I do is count down
the days unEl I get there again . “ I love being in the water on Paradox Lake” so
of course my favorite acEviEes are swimming , tubing and waterskiing (which I perfected last summer ).
This summer I am looking forward to tribal and pushing my gymnasEcs skills.

There are many reasons why I Love being part of Southwoods , for one I have created some very strong
friendships which remain throughout the school year . Another example , if it were not for camp I would
have never tried so many different acEviEes that I truly love . This year I am now on my school
basketball team and I have also started playing lacrosse .

Thank you Southwoods for making me the happy, independent, confident camper I am today .

-Rocky Nossel

DIGITAL DETAILS SIGN UP THIS SUMMERFOLLOW US!

Your kids are getting ready to “unplug” at camp this Facial recognition
summer, but you can see what they’re up to by doing technology with mobile
just the opposite! The Southwoods Summer Website is
a great place to check out photos, videos, daily news photo delivery!

updates, and menus from camp. Southwoods is excited to work with Waldo
LOGIN INFORMATION Photos and offer a new way for our
families to view camp photos. Using
Website: http://southwoods.com/Summer.asp
Username: southwoods Waldo Photos, you will enjoy to ease of
Password: theway seeing your camper’s pictures daily
without having to search through the
EMAILING YOUR CAMPER entire gallery.

•To email your camper, enter the Summer site CHECK OUT THE NEXT PAGE FOR FURTHER
(see “Login Information” above), and click on INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
the “Email Camper” icon on the menu at the INSTRUCTIONS!
top of the page.
@CampSouthwoods
•Enter your camper’s first and last name, and cabin
name. The office staff will let you know the name of @CampSouthwoods
your child’s bunk when they arrive at camp.
Camp Southwoods
As long as your email is sent by 10AM, your child will receive it the same
day you write it. Emails sent after 10AM will be printed the following day.

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SIGN UP FOR WALDO!!!

This summer, we’re excited to continue using WALDO, the FREE photo delivery
service where you can get all the photos of your camper delivered straight to your
phone! No more hunting and pecking through hundreds of photos every night!

This optional service, offered by Southwoods & Waldo Photos (https://waldophotos.com/
camps), uses facial recognition to match your camper’s face to photos in our album, and
then sends them to you via fun and friendly text messages. Learn how it works in this
quick video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=67St0JD_dY4).

Cost: Free for the FIRST Phone Number Signed up!

To enroll: Text SOUTHWOODS2020 to 735-343 and follow the prompts!
You can also visit the photo gallery online at http://waldophotos.com/galleries and
enter the code: SOUTHWOODS2020

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Are you bored in the house and in the house bored?
Don’t worry… we’re here to help!!!

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Southwoods Encourages Mindful Moments

Create a Gratitude Journal Here are 5 prompt questions to
help you get started…
www.positivepsychology.com
1. What elements of nature are you grateful for and
A gratitude journal is, quite simply, a tool to why?
keep track of the good things in life. No matter
how difficult and defeating life can sometimes 2. What about the city you live in are you grateful
feel, there is always something to feel grateful for?
for. Gratitude journaling, like many gratitude
practices, can lower your stress levels, help 3. Who is someone in your life that you’re especially
you feel calmer, and give you a new grateful for and why?
perspective on what is important to you and
what you truly appreciate in your life. 4. What is something you’re grateful to have
learned this week?

5. What activity are you most thankful you tried last
year at Southwoods? Relive the moment.

Special Days @ Camp!

Among many other wacky days, here’s a taste
of our all-camp special days this summer!

Shark Week
carnival

Mustache Mondays
Tutu Tuesday
Costume Ball

Team Spirit/Jersey Day
Crazy Sock Day

Wacky Sunglasses Day
Tie-Dye Day

Neon Anything!!!

CampPacks Mail CampPack forms to:
Reminder! Adirondack Pharmacy
PO Box 458
All prescription and over-the-counter medication needed Schroon Lake, NY 12870
for camp must be purchased through CampPacks!

Questions?
Call the Adirondack Pharmacy at

(518)-532-7575

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Introducing the
2020 Southwoods

Group Leaders!!!

Laura Cardillo Emma Ralls Sarah Senese
UnivGerrsoituypoLfWeaidsceornsin HigGhroPouipntLUenaidveerrsity CGorlooruapdoLeCaodlleegre
Major: Journalism Major: Organismal Bio & Ecology
Major: Finance Years at Camp: 14 Years at Camp: 9
Years at Camp:10
Kaitlyn Shirley Omari Tarlo
Willa Kuhn UniversityGorfoWupiscLoenasdine-rRiver Falls Group Leader
GTrrionuitpy CLeolaledgeer UC Santa Barbara
Major: Math Major: Education YMeaarjosra: EtcCoanommpi:c8s
Years at Camp: 12 Years at Camp: 3

Justin Shedrofsky Korey Cooper Dustin Zumwalt
Group Leader Group Leader Group Leader
MSkaidjomr:oPrseycChoollleoggey
Mississippi State University University of Kentucky
Years at Camp: 9 YMeaarjosra: PtsCycahmolpog: y3 YMeaarjosra: JtouCranmalipsm: 3

Anthony Groves Andrea Hunt Jules Garber
Super Senior Leader SuVpicetroSriean, AioursLtreaaldiaer Super Senior Leader
EaMstearjnorK: CenritmucinkaylUJunsitviecersity MAacjoard: ePmhoytoogfrAarpthy
Years at Camp: 5 Years at Camp: 16
Years at Camp: 5

Scott Aldrich Taz Stahlnecker
Super Senior Leader New York University
High SchoolTeacher Major: Musical Theater Writing
Years at Camp: 9 Super Senior Leader
Years at Camp: 3

Did you know, the Southwoods Group Leaders and
Head Staff collectively have over 300 years
of Southwoods experience?!

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The 2020 Southwoods
Playhouse Presents:

All Camp Play

CALLING ALL We are proud to announce our 2020 Southwoods
Dance Show! Our Dance Specialists and
DANCERS! campers will be working together to create an
amazing performance. We encourage you to

bring any shoes, costumes, choreography, and

music you might want to use.

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Line Up! Girls Side!

Hello Southwoods! Lauren Hohman
It’s that Eme again… CAMP TIME! The best Eme of year for those of us geVng to make the move up
to Southwoods soon. Time to find my crazy hats, tutus, neon socks, unicorn onesie and get packing. In Girls
order to help you gear up for camp and make the most of SPECIAL EVENTS, TRIBAL, and ELECTIVES Head Counselor
this summer, I have provided the following “Top 5” list:

Top 5 Ways to Make the Most of the Southwoods Program
1. Start thinking about what acEviEes you want to try for the first Eme. We have all kinds of fun

elecEves at camp! You can choose from woodworking, videography, soccer, theater, lego building,
golf, waterfront… the list goes on and on!
2. Begin warming up your voice for Tribal War. To do this, I recommend running around the house
yelling, “1, 2, 3, 4… WE WANT TRIBAL WAR!” as loudly as you can.
3. PracEce your sweet dance moves. There’s no tellin’ when a Southwoods Dance Party will break
out! Wait unEl you see Johnny’s newest move - he’s been working on his TikTok dances all winter.
4. Be prepared for anything - we LOVE surprises. You never know what exciEng events will make up
our Special Event Days this year… or how Tribal will break! Ah - the suspense is killing me!
5. Great ready to experience the BEST 4 weeks of your life! Come to camp ready to try new things
and have a ridiculous amount of fun.

Summer cannot get here soon enough! See ya soon, Southwoods!

Line up! Boys Side!

We know this time is a little weird for everyone, which can only make the memories that we are going to
create this summer that much more amazing to think about! Speaking of thinking, I have done a little extra
lately and I wanted to share some questions that you can start thinking about (along with my responses):

Johnny Reinke 1. Have you begun to think about this summer? (Absolutely- I cannot wait!)
2. What do you want to try for the first time? (I want to learn how to really dance. This is definitely
Boys
Head Counselor an ongoing goal.)
3. What passion or skill do you want to improve? (I really want to improve my dribbling at basketball

and mad science; I have never done that.)
4. What is the first thing you want to do when you get to the waterfront? (The Wibit, of course!)
5. What trek activity are you looking forward to most? (I want to go a little higher on the climbing

wall than last year.)
6. What do you think the song of the summer will be? (Hmm, I need to put a little more thought into

this one….MILK is always a classic!)

If you haven’t thought of all of your responses yet, it’s OK. We still have plenty of time! Don’t worry. But it
is no secret that there is so much fun to be had this summer; it may seem difficult figuring out where to
start. That’s why we will be here for you. We will be alongside for your entire journey helping in any way
we can! This summer has the chance to be the best, most memorable summer of our lives! I cannot wait to
see you soon! Remember, until next time, KEEP DREAMING BIG!

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The Southwoods Cookbook

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

During these challenging times, what could be better than making a fun, sweet treat!?! Chocolate covered strawberries give you the
best of both worlds, along with a fun activity to do with the family!

Ingredients:
-One 1 lb box of strawberries, stems left on, washed
-Approximately 3 oz dark chocolate chips
-Optional 3/4 tsp coconut oil (helps prevent drying out)
Feel free to double the recipe

You will need:
-Paper towels
-Sheet pan, lined with parchment paper

Directions:
-Pat the strawberries dry thoroughly- if they are moist the chocolate coating wont stick.
-Mix the chocolate chips with the coconut oil. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave at 30 sec increments, stirring the
bottom between increments to prevent burning.
-Pour the melted chocolate into a bowl if it’s not already in a bowl. Place the lined baking sheet on the table by the dried strawberries.
-Hold the stem of a strawberry and dip it in the chocolate, then twist coming out. Let excess drip off. Place it on the parchment paper
lined sheet pan. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
-Place in the fridge until set, about one hour.
-Then, eat up and enjoy!

From Adam’s Angle

Adam Kaufman As we look and listen outside each day, we can hear the birds in the air and
Director of see plants budding, just another sign we are one step closer to summer! I am
OperaEons so excited to be back on the shores of Paradox Lake for my 10th summer at
Southwoods. Each summer has been unique and the experiences and
relaKonships we all build at Southwoods are invaluable. This spring has been
a challenge for all of us; between schools going online and parents working
from home. Camp this summer will be an important release for everyone. A
chance for old friends to reconnect and new friendships to be formed in a
safe and controlled environment that can only be found at Southwoods.
We have been working hard in the winter office (from our homes) to hire a
unique, diverse and AWESOME staff for this summer who are so excited to
meet each and every camper. Our staff come to us from all over the country
and bring numerous new and fun ideas for us to incorporate into our
progressive program. We are working on planning some new exciKng
programs this summer, including new elecKves and special event days. Our
enKre staff team is SO EXCITED to bring these programs to life for the enKre
Southwoods community. See you in just a few short months!

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