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Frequently Asked Questions
2009 Camp Session Dates
8 week Session: June 28 and finishes August 22
6 week Sessions: Begin on June 28 and July 12
4 week Sessions: Begin on June 28, July 12, and July 26
2 week Sessions: Begin on June 28, July 12, July 26 and August 9
Visiting Days
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
There are no visiting days during the two week sessions.
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2009 Tuition
| Session Dates |
Length |
Tuition
(until 11/20/08) |
Tuition
(After 11/20/08) |
Deposit Due |
| June 28 - July 11 |
2 weeks |
$2,195 |
$2,395 |
$500 |
| July 12 - July 25 |
2 weeks |
$2,195 |
$2,395 |
$500 |
| July 26 - August 8 |
2 weeks |
$2,195 |
$2,395 |
$500 |
| August 9 - August 22 |
2 weeks |
$1,995 |
$2,395 |
$500 |
| June 28 - July 25 |
4 weeks |
$4,095 |
$4,395 |
$750 |
| July 12 - August 8 |
4 weeks |
$4,095 |
$4,395 |
$750 |
| July 26 - August 22 |
4 weeks |
$4,095 |
$4,395 |
$750 |
| June 28 - August 8 |
6 weeks |
$5,895 |
$6,295 |
$1000 |
| July 12 - August 22 |
6 weeks |
$5,895 |
$6,295 |
$1000 |
| June 28 - August 22 |
Full Season |
$6,895 |
$7,395 |
$1250 |
Sibling Discount Available:
5% additional discount for 2 or more campers in one family (household)
Registration Information
All registrations must be secured by a deposit.
$500 for 2 weeks, $750 for 4 weeks, $1,000 for 6 weeks, $1,250 for 8 weeks.
The balance of tuition is due on or before May 1. The tuition rates include camp accommodations as described in the brochure,
all regular camp activities, awards and trips, and such items as laundry, craft materials, daily candy and soda snack, and
one camp shirt. Medical costs such as (but not limited to) doctors' visits, prescriptions, X-Rays, etc., will be billed to
the parents or their insurance carrier. An additional charge is made for horseback riding instruction and trail rides.
Transportation arrangements to and from camp for campers and their baggage are the responsibility of the parents. Parents
will also be asked to deposit an extra amount to the camper's canteen account to cover purchases of any personal incidentals,
such as soap, toothpaste, stationery, flashlight batteries, postage stamps, etc.
No reduction can be made for late arrival or early departure. The directors reserve the right to sever a camper's connection
with the camp at any time if deemed in the best interest of the other children. No refund can be made for withdrawal or
dismissal. In the case of campers who, as a result of accident or illness incurred at camp, are absent from the camp for
more than two weeks of the season, the loss of tuition will be shared with the parents.
Deposits are accepted as a mutually binding token and cannot be refunded after April 1. A processing fee of $200.00 will
be deducted from each registration deposit for cancellations prior to April 1. Non-arrival of camper(s) on opening day
(of any camp period) without prior notification will result in a 100% forfeiture of tuition. Parents enrolling their children
are understood to accept these conditions.
Detailed information pertaining to the opening of camp will be sent to parents early in the spring. Health forms are sent
with camper's confirmation of registration and may also be downloaded
from our Enrollment Page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Awosting mean?
Awosting means "flying goose."
Where is Camp Awosting located?
Camp Awosting is located on Bantam Lake in Morris, CT. It is Connecticut's largest natural lake.
How old are the kids?
We welcome campers from age 6 to 16.
How long are the camp sessions?
Sessions are 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks long. Most campers stay for 2 or 4 weeks, but the best values are the
6 and 8 week sessions.
What is a day at Camp Awosting like?
Campers have three scheduled morning activities and two elective afternoon activities. One morning
activity is always a swimming or boating lesson. Campers choose their electives everyday after lunch.
For a more detailed schedule, click here.
What are your cabins like?
Campers live in carpeted cabins with boys their age and with two counselors. All cabins have bathrooms with
toilets and sinks. Private shower houses are centrally located.
How many campers attend Camp Awosting?
We have between 120-160 campers on site during each 2-week session.
Can my child request to bunk with a friend?
Sure. We'll do our best to accommodate your request. Please call prior to enrolling to ensure we have space.
The campers must be within one year of each other in age.
Can I visit my child during the session?
Two-week campers are not permitted to have visitors during the session. All four, six, and eight week campers
are permitted visitors every two weeks. We welcome families to stay at camp and take advantage of the activities
during visiting days.
How do I register my child for Camp Awosting?
You can register online here. You can also download the forms and send it in the mail. A parent must complete
a separate registration form for each child. You can pay using a check or credit card.
Does my child need a physical?
The state of CT requires that all campers must have a medical exam during the 24 months prior to their arrival
at camp. The camp health forms must be fully completed every year and signed by the parent, camper and health
care provider. The health forms must be returned to the by June 1.
What are meals like?
We eat family style with counselors at every table. We serve lots of fruits and vegetables and offer a salad
bar at lunch and dinner. We strive to provide well-balanced meals that will give both campers and staff the
energy to participate in our active camp program.
Can they bring their video games?
Video games are not permitted at camp. This includes Game Boys, PSP's, and any device which may be invented
before you finish reading this sentence. There are more than enough activities at camp to keep campers busy.
We prefer that campers interact with one another and develop their social skills...
Can they bring cell phones?
We have a "no-cell phone" policy at camp. Aside from the fact that cell phones are expensive and can get lost
or stolen and that the physical camp environment is not kind to such items, there is a fundamental problem with
campers having cell phones at camp, and that is trust. When children come to camp they–and you–are
making a leap of faith, transferring their primary care from you as their parents to us and their counselors.
This is one of the growth-producing, yet challenging aspects of camp. As children learn to trust other caring
adults, they grow and learn, little by little, to solve some of their own challenges. We believe this emerging
independence is one of the greatest benefits of camp. It is one important way your children learn to become
resilient. Contacting you by phone essentially means they have not made this transition. It prevents us from
getting to problems that may arise and addressing them quickly. Sending a cell phone to camp is like saying to
your child that you as the parent haven't truly come to peace with the notion of them being in our care.
But what if they need to talk to me? Can they pack a phone "just in case?"
Unfortunately, no, campers are not permitted to have cell phones. We will be sure to tell you if your child is
experiencing a challenge in their adjustment to camp. You can help by talking with your child before they leave
for camp and telling them that there is always someone they can reach out to, whether it is their counselor, a
trusted activity leader, the Nurse, and of course, the Director. We are all here to help, but if you don't trust
us, they likely won't.
Is there any way to contact my child?
Parents are permitted to send substantive e-mail letters through Bunk1 in addition to traditional letters. A
link for this program is available on our websites. These will be distributed once a day. An appropriate frequency
for either form of correspondence is about twice a week. If you desire a response, you can include a Bunk Note
which will be handwritten and delivered to your email inbox.
We also have two phones in our dining halls. Calls are permitted only during meal times after the first Wednesday
of a session and no more than two per week.
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