Recently renovated and beautifully restored, Summerplace houses 30 campers in a suite style atmosphere.
What to Expect
Opening Day
When you first arrive at Skyline be prepared for a busy and exciting day! You will first go through our check in process where you will finalize paperwork and accounts. After you check in with the office, you will then go to the infirmary where you will meet with the nurses about any special needs or medications. The nurses will then send you on to get your cabin assignment from one of the directors.
Once you have your cabin assignment you are welcome to help your camper move into her cabin, claim her bunk, and meet her counselors and cabin mates. Around 11:30 campers meet in their cabins. At this point, your daughter will have said goodbye to you and will be busy making new friends. Later on in the day, campers will be assigned to a club (if not already in one) and will register for their activities.
Homesickness
It is natural for children to experience some degree of homesickness when they first arrive at camp. The majority of them quickly adjust to camp life and begin to make new friends. Some children take a little longer to adjust and you may receive one or two homesick letters. By the time you receive these letters the homesickness has probably already passed.
If a camper is not adjusting, the directors and counselors will work with the child to help in the adjustment process. If we are not successful, we will call you to discuss the best course of action to take. Before camp begins please do not promise to come and get your child if homesickness occurs. This type of statement defeats us before we have a chance to work out the problem. Here are some helpful hints:
- Let your daughter know that it is a normal feeling and the best cure is to get busy enjoying the activities at camp.
- Make your farewells brief. Do not linger and say long, sad goodbyes.
- Write cheerful and positive letters everyday. This is really helpful!
- Remember that you as a parent might be feeling "homesick" for your child and this is also normal.