Greetings from Freedom, NH and the end of a another warm, sunny and wonderful day in The Realm of Robin Hood.<\/p>\n
We are winding down Day #5 and I feel like the more things change, the more they stay the same.<\/p>\n
Camp is off to its usual energetic beginning \u2013 the dining hall is bursting with energy as the girls sing, the boys chant and everyone dances. \u00a016 laps have been completed and our beautiful waterfront is in full gear. \u00a0The arts departments are busy and are the perfect activities after your children have participated in land sports or water activities. \u00a0One of my favorite things to witness in the first few days of camp are old friendships reuniting and new campers making friends and joining the CRH family. \u00a0A sense of belonging and community is an important part of the Robin Hood experience. \u00a0While we do have some homesick campers, \u00a0it is generally dissipating as they become more comfortable with their surroundings.<\/p>\n
What has been interesting to observe is the evolution of our Intensives Program and individual instruction. \u00a0We are a traditional, general camp with a focus on independence, confidence and relationship building. \u00a0Over the past several summers, a few parents have asked us to help prepare their children for fall sports and\/or extracurricular activities. From that came Intensives and then a few private lessons. \u00a0Today at rest hour, children were receiving private instruction in Field Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Dance, Gymnastics, Volleyball and of course Tennis. \u00a0We had a camper working with our personal trainer, who also taught an abs class before dinner. \u00a0This afternoon, our children who play ice hockey at home attended an open skate in North Conway.<\/p>\n
Although only a handful of campers participate in private instruction, I have never believed children need to stay home or attend specialty camps to prepare for fall sports or to improve in their chosen endeavors.<\/p>\n
We thank you for sharing with us your fabulous children. \u00a0We are focussed and committed to making this summer safe, fun and one from which they will have lifelong memories.<\/p>\n
Sweet dreams from The Realm,<\/p>\n
DC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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