There is a lot to see and do in the Durango area. We strongly discourage phone calls between campers and home. We are a rustic site and cannot handle 200 phone users. Furthermore, experience has taught us that phone calls tend to seriously disrupt the flow of camp and do not combat homesickness. Family emergencies, discipline situations or health concerns certainly warrant a phone call and we will facilitate that option.
Parents are always welcome to call the director with any questions or concerns.
We also send home a regular newsletter that describes what is going on in your camper's program that week - weather, trips, stories, etc. While we have hundreds of pages of safety policies and procedures, here are a few main points. We hire a nurse who lives on the site during the summer. We have ambulance service from the nearest hospital, which is a 15 minute drive from camp. All counseling staff are CPR and First Aid certified.