Parents
This is what our 2011 parents are saying....
Michelle is very excited to attend your camp again and since you and all your staff make everything an unforgettable experience, you stole Michelle’s heart and ours and she will be attending as long as it is possible.
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Rebecca absolutely loved camp last year (every night she sleeps on her pillow case that everyone in her cabin signed) and can't wait for next summer.
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Liza told me today - out of the blue - that she just loves RPC. I am sure you hear this frequently, but I can't tell you the enough the impact RPC has had on her. While I knew it would be a great experience, I am amazed on how much it has positively affected her!
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My daughter attended Red Pine this summer. She loved it so much! I can't believe how much she learned in just 4 weeks. I've seen a huge improvement in her confidence. Laurel has been elected to student council this year. I don't think she would have been brave enough to run without the self-assurance she gained at Red Pine.
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Wanted to let you know Abby had a wonderful time as usual this summer. She cried for days after leaving. She has such a bond with Red Pine.
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Isabel has said that next time she wants to stay for 8 weeks... Can you imagine how
worried I was about her?... and she wants to repeat FOR EIGHT WEEKS. Incredible.
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Thanks for all you do to make Red Pine the place it is.
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It has been over a week since she came home and Morgan is still talking about camp every day. She can't wait to go next year and she is already making her plans to come back. We even over heard her talking with her older cousin this past weekend about camp. The two of them were making plans to convince her parents to let her go to camp next year too! Thank you to you and all the Red Pine staff for making Morgans first year at camp a wonderful experience.
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Thank you for the incredible experience our daughter had this summer in the Red Pine leadership program. Every time she wrote, she told us she was "having the time of her life." She enjoyed getting to know the girls in the first session and was so happy to see all the second session girls. She is drawn to Red Pine. She loves the setting, being on the water, working with the younger girls and being with all the friends she has made over the years.
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Next year I am sending the girls for 6 weeks! It's their 'motivation' to have a great academic year in school. They live for RPC.
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Nikelle had another wonderful time at camp again this year. She’s looking forward to having her little sister join her next year.
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Thanks for providing such a great camp and leadership experience for our daughter -- after 8 years it never ceases to amaze me how her confidence grows each year. It is always nice to see it first hand.
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I am very impressed with how willing Sarah is to try new things now, and how encouraging her environment must have been. She has regaled us with songs and stories, and is very much looking forward to the 2012 season. I missed her while she was at camp, but I also knew that she was well cared for and treasured at RPC and I hope that she can participate for many years. Thank you so much.
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I wanted to tell you what a wonderful time Grace had at camp. She will definitely be back next summer for four weeks. Her Mom and Dad were thrilled with the marked improvement in table manners and her sweetness to her little sister! For all you did for Grace and do for all the campers, I thank you deeply.
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...so grateful for RPC! Hannah had a great time and is already talking about next year! So thanks so much for all you do and your leadership of the camp!!
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Thank you so much for the wonderful summer that Sofia and Fer had at Red Pine. They don't stop talking about camp! All day they speak about their adventures at camp! Thank you so much for everything.
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We are so pleased with your camp and marvel at how well you run the place. From what I can tell, the girls really love it and they thrive on it. From my view, they also learn very good habits and life lessons, which is, in my book, fantastic. Thanks again. Oh, she sheepishly told me about her award and she was brimming with pride.
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our heartfelts thanks to you, Connie. Ron and I are so grateful for Red Pine and for the principles and disciplines it sets forth for young girls. More than the anything, the atmosphere you have so meticulously developed is so nurturing and embracing and allows young girls to explore new things without fear of rejection or embarrassment. We truly appreciate everything you put into Red Pine. It's a very special place.
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....enjoyed hearing about Red Pine all weekend and look forward to hearing more stories from our very happy camper. Lulu had such a wonderful experience! The counselors were outstanding role models and she felt very close to them. She thoroughly enjoyed her activities and tried all kinds of new adventures. We appreciated the attention to manners, kindness and responsibility (cleaning the bathroom no less!).
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Many thanks to you and your team for such a positive introduction to Red Pine and camp life!
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Amelia had such a great time at camp. She particularly loved riding. Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much for taking such good care of our Gracie. She has loved every minute of her experience at Red Pine. We have felt so fortunate to have been able to visit Red Pine over parents visitation. We were so impressed with the grounds of the camp and the overall kindness of all the counselors and staff. Thank you for being everything you said you would be.
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Once again, Taylor had an amazing experience! We hope to see you next year. Thanks again!
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Thank you for giving Paula such a perfect summer experience.
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We got the greatest letter from Celia telling us that "camp is awesome....and I am not homesick." How thrilling!
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How could one NOT have a fun time at beautiful Red Pine Camp?! We've already gotten a letter, and she was so excited about everything! Thanks for making camp such a special place for the girls!!!
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Fer loves camp, this is her 3rd summer at Red Pine and 4th at a summer camp!
She really enjoys it and waits all school year for it.
This is what our 2010 parents said......
It just seems like yesterday that Liza got off that bus all smiles
from her wonderful RPC experience. We love hearing her stories about
camp, the friends she met, her counselors and the goals she has
already set for herself next year. She has her awards proudly
displayed on her bulletin board.
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I loved seeing Red Pine again! The place looks fabulous, and the
counselors were most polite and friendly. The place is physically
better than I had remembered. Maddie had stars in her eyes, as did her
mother reliving her own memories after 26 years! Even Jack (6)
announced he wants to go next summer!!!!
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Lily had a wonderful summer at Red Pine, she said her best by far! She always returns to us from her midwest camp experience much calmer and more grown-up, and this year grew 3/4 an inch!
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Meghan had a fantastic time at Red Pine this summer. She LOVES
spending time with her friends and cherishes the relationships she has
made. Many of the girls in her cabin are like sisters to her and she
is very close to them. Earning "best overall" for airband was like
an Academy Award...
Red Pine is so important to Meghan. Thank you for all the wonderful
experiences.
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The girls arrived home yesterday. I want to thank you for
all you did for them. They had a wonderful time, and I think the girls had one of the best experiences they will have in life. (travelling, meeting other people, introducing themselves in other culture.. doing
sports,..everything´s been great).
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Nora couldn’t stop talking about all the wonderful things she did this summer including waterskiing (thank you!). She had so many favorite activities, campers and counselors. Thanks for providing such growth experience that is also lots of fun.
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Can't believe the 6 weeks are over! I have had dozen+ amazing letters from Katie- I've never heard her so happy!
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Meghan is having a fantastic summer at Red Pine.
Thank you to all of you who have made it so memorable!
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Wow !!! We continue to be impressed with Red Pine! We miss Cece, but are
thrilled that she is having the time of her life!
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Grace's experience at Red Pine Camp far exceeded our expectations and hers. We are thrilled with all of her takeaways and look forward to a 2011 session. Thanks so much for a most rewarding camp experience and our very best to all!
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W e are thankful that Red
Pine is still running and has maintained its traditions. My girls have
learned so many valuable life lessons and have created strong, lasting
friendships from summers at camp.
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I´ve received letters from the girls and I spoke with
them last Sunday. I find them so well that I have to tell you. I feel so
happy. It´s worth all the anxious momentsI had before sending them so far
from Spain. I think you have made the place nice for them. Thank you.
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Thank you for all you do for the girls. From the letters we have received we know they are having another great summer!
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I have received absolutely hilarious letters from her - she is having a wonderful time ! She will be back next year and we'll plan so there are no conflicts.
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Jacqui wrote today that she is loving the food!
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It was so great to see Ellie Saturday as she got off the Bus from
camp. I couldn't keep my hands off of her and notice how happy she
was. She looked fantastic and had so many stories to tell. Thank you
so much for a wonderful experience, and everything we were looking for
in a camp for our daughter.
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I wanted to thank all of the staff at Red Pine Camp for making the month-long Red Pine Camp experience an absolute joy for my granddaughters. They were all full of wonderful camp stories when they got home! What a wonderful opportunity this was... The staff members were as genuinely kind, generous with praise, and as helpful as any person I’ve ever encountered. I don’t know where you get all these Counselor Angels but I sincerely hope my granddaughters grow up to be half as fine as the Angels are!
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I know they have been having a blast! I told Hannah next year she will plan ahead to stay for 6!
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I have received uplifting letters from Anna about
camp. She seems to be having a great time, and even gives us
beautiful descriptions of the lake, sunsets and eagles.
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Just a note to let you know that Maura had a wonderful time on the over-night canoe trip that she took
at camp. I don't know if time would allow, but if it would, I think that she would love to do another trip. The
challenges presented by the over-night trips create a lot of fun for the older girls. Thank you for all that you do
for our girls. We really appreciate it.
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My parents dropped Olivia off and as usual were so impressed with Red Pine and how organized you all are and how
beautiful the camp looks.
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I think the new approach of having visitations on Saturday afternoons worked beautifully when I was there. She was SO
happy (no surprise!) and she told me over and over again how great a time she was having with everyone in her cabin.
Red Pine is so fabulous. :)
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We received your wonderful newsletter tonight describing all of the incredibly fun things the kids have been doing this week.....
Is there Red Pine for grown-ups?? :) It was great to hear from you, and we really appreciate the energy and care you put into
this amazing experience...
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Thanks for keeping us informed. I miss Ally and Christy so much, but it
has always been Christy's dream to be at Red Pine for eight weeks, and
Ally really thrives having friends/peers to share her days, and loves
the work challenges presented to her. As much as camp costs, as much as
each one leaving causes a shift in our family, I am so grateful that
a friend told me about this "great overnight camp" in Minocqua, WI
many years ago. Thank you for giving my girls such a gift, each and
every year.