The camps have been owned and operated by the same family since the beginning. Frank Bell, Jr has run Mondamin since 1973. Nancy Bell has been director at Green Cove since 1980. 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.