Every summer 35 to 40 states and seven to 12 foreign countries are represented among the campers at Mondamin and Green Cove. Fourth generation campers are now attending Mondamin. The camp has been in the same family since the beginning. We believe that a big part of a child's education occurs outside the classroom, and that young people need roots and wings. Being a citizen in a camp community instead of a child in a home can be a valuable and gratifying adventure.
Children are ready for varying degrees of exposure at different ages and maturity levels.
Camp is a place for learning things, making friends, and expanding horizons. Because most things are more fun, more rewarding and safer if we do them well, the emphasis is on learning skills and enjoying being able to do things well. Because most people, and especially kids, are more likely to try new things if they are not worried about comparisons to others, the program is non-competitive . We don't know or care who the best rider, or the fastest swimmer, is. The program is also non-regimented.