Every child should have a camp experience. As life gets more technological and fast paced, camp is a place where kids can be kids. It's a place to learn the skills from which they will draw on for the rest of their lives- a place where friendships are made that often last a lifetime. Parents always have questions about the quality of the camp staff before signing up their children. The staff has been carefully selected for its knowledge, training and practical experience with the special needs child.
Parents sometimes mention how the counselors call, write and visit the children after camp is over.
Segal says the directors are really careful about they hire. This year, I traveled to Australia, New Zealand and Europe to personally interview prospective staff. Many camps hire staff from a resume without ever meeting them. We feel strongly that whenever possible, we want to meet them face to face. Their job is too important to be taken lightly.