URJ Camp Newman

 

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Mrs. Tam F.

Danville, CA

Updated - 6/24/2009

My daughter was supposed to go to Camp Newman this year from June 17-28th. We did a lot of prep to go-buying new things, medical appointments, etc. and she (and I ) were very excited since it is a place she loves (this would have been summer 3 for her) and a nice break for me when I know she has a great time.

In January this year, they had a long weekend middle school retreat. My daughter had the opportunity to meet some new kids (tweens) and make some new friends.

This summer, she signed up for the same session as the person she met the first summer and went with last year. Though they live fairly close, it is summer camp where they reconnect and have a great time.

Well, best laid plans don't always work out. Camp Newman fell victim to the H1N1 virus (aka-swine flu) just before the opening of camp. Not only were the camp staff and administration on top of this, the communication and care for everyone involved reconfirmed why I keep sending my daughter here. They made a very hard decision both financially and logistically to cancel the first few sessions of camp in order to make sure everyone working there was healthy and that the virus was obliterated before any actual campers arrived.They made phone calls and sent very informative emails and even tried to get some campers into later sessions.

While we are disappointed my daughter(and her friend) were not able to go this year (and barring any unforeseen circumstances) she will be going next summer. This camp is awesome (as my daughter would say).

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