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A Message from Max!

I took some time as we were closing the camp after another summer session, and as I was looking at the names of previous directors on the wall of the office I realized that I just completed my 11th year as camp director.

I asked myself what I have achieved here over the years. Of course I started to itemize all the accomplishments, but after a while it struck me that it was more than the numbers such as camper registration, dollars spent, facility improvements and even program expansion and innovation.

I started to think about who I am, what I do, and why I continue to work with youth for the past 30 plus years. To be able to work with people and make a difference can be seen as a cliché that is over used by many... but think for a moment as to what we do here at our special place... camp.

We invite any child to attend our camp and we make every effort to make the necessary arrangements to meet their many differences. We create an atmosphere and philosophy of acceptance, tolerance and respect for everyone.

We make every effort to find the funds to help those who need it, should it be for camper registration or supplies. We ensure that the camp is always in good working order so to provide a healthy and safe place for all of our children. And we work hard at being responsible, accountable, solid role models for both our campers and staff alike.

We are committed to the mission and vision of our camp...to allow children to be children... to feel comfortable with who they are... and to see that in every challenge, there is a sense of accomplishment.
Group of Campers at Degel
I have come to a place in my career and a realization that this camp we believe in and love for so many different reasons, allows me to grow and maintain the enthusiasm to work with so many young people.

We do make a difference... and we must believe and do what we can to ensure that our camp lives on for many years.

We're proud that after 55 years the camp is still going strong and we're planning for many more years in the future.

Summer 2010 is going to be an amazing summer!

~ Max Lipsman