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Our 2006 Parents & Guardians Survey Results are In! Thank you to everyone who completed the survey and helped us to learn more about how you feel we're doing! This information is so helpful, not only as we continue to build our program and evaluate successes, but also to help us identify areas of improvement for the future. (Apologies in advance to the campers whose least favorite part about camp was the bugs...they just want to have fun at Starfish too!) If you're new to Starfish, we hope you will take this information to heart as you learn more about us. Here's info about us from the the families of kids who actually attend! You will also find excerpts from emails and letters we've received from families, workers and campers on our "Feedback from Others" page (here). And, if you would like to be put in touch with any of our family references, please don't hesitate to let one of our staff know - call or email anytime. You can scroll down the page to read all topics, or click any link to Jump to: |
Friends and playing games |
Feeling independent! Freedom from Mom, brother & sister. |
Playing with other kids. Loves the songs! |
In his words, "everything!" |
The counselors, having someone always at his elbow when he wanted to talk or share his feelings. |
Making new friends! |
Spending time with peers, enjoying group activities - he is typically alone by choice most days [at home]. |
Kayaking. Arts & crafts. The outdoor activities - he was much more interested in tubing at the beach this summer, and stayed in it instead of letting it float away! |
Coming home! |
No TV or WWE Wrestling...but no, I believe he really loves Starfish! |
Having to stay on task, especially with his "bad words." But the staff never let him get away about that and he accepted their guidance. |
Nothing! |
the bugs... |
18 days, not long enough! |
They are able to communicate easier and more often [with others at home]. |
Increased self confidence. |
He became more expressive of his needs. |
Learned a lot of new things! |
Best of all, he realized that he could be away from home and be OK and that we would be there when camp was over. |
Happy time for him. Experiencing things I can not offer him. |
The consistent staff presence to help navigate relationships and teach tolerance. |
Having the opportunity to be on his own, making choices, participating in age appropriate activities. |
Routine, friendships, adult interactions, outdoor activities. |
Knowing that no matter how negative his actions, staff would never reject him. |
Learning how to socialize in a positive way! |
We all missed each other very much and had more patience and appreciation for each other [after camp]. |
Time away from home to help build appreciation to home love and care. It Strengthened our relationship. |
Although it's fun for him, he is also learning life-altering experiences that will affect his future |
Knowing she "can do it". She was able to be away from her family and suceed! |
Helps him to feel normal, and that he is very special outside of just our family! |
Having a respite for several weeks and knowing he was safe and having fun. |
Knowing that he is in a safe, fun environment is priceless! We were able to go on vacation without worry. |
Knowing she is developing self-help skills. |
A break from his constant needs and still knowing he was safe, happy and having lots of fun. |
Having someone other than Mom who was always there for him, he began to better understand the impact his choices have on peers and others. |
Working on his self-help skills...he seemed more independent and willing to be responsible for himself [when he came home] |
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