sleepaway summer camp – Institute for Educational Advancement Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:56:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ieafavicon-e1711393443795-150x150.png sleepaway summer camp – Institute for Educational Advancement 32 32 Yunasa and Yunasa West 2021 /blog-yunasa-and-yunasa-west-2021/ /blog-yunasa-and-yunasa-west-2021/#respond Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:19:37 +0000 https://ieadev.wpengine.com/blog-yunasa-and-yunasa-west-2021/ By Qiao Li

After two years of not being together in person, Yunasa and Yunasa West 2021 marked a smooth and graceful transition back to our traditional week-long sleepaway summer camps.

The pandemic has taught us many valuable lessons, and throughout camp, I witnessed many of these great qualities. Campers and staff demonstrated incredible kindness, understanding, and support to one another. We have learned to treasure the beauty in everyday small moments, to pay attention to nature, appreciate what we have and who we love, and to extend a helping hand to those in need. Despite the lack of social interaction during shelter-at-home, it took no time for campers to reconnect and find common interests. They were courteous, respectful, considerate, and kind.

Leading up to camp, 优蜜视频 took many steps to prepare for a safe and fun week for all participants. Partnering with our host camps 鈥 YMCA Camp Shady Brook in Colorado and YMCA Camp Copneconic in Michigan 鈥 we thoroughly studied the federal, state, and local health guidelines to make modifications for our residential summer camps. We made thoughtful changes to comply to the 鈥渃ohorting鈥 guidelines while creating safe opportunities for all campers and staff to connect throughout the week. Additionally, our host camps held themselves to the highest cleaning standard by implementing strict cleaning procedures daily and weekly to ensure that all campers can safely enjoy all camp activities.

Throughout the planning process, 优蜜视频 kept close and frequent communications with all parents. We made sure that there are no questions left unanswered, and that all families know 鈥渨hat to expect鈥 during this special year.

Though we had a lot of modifications this year, both camps offered a much-needed reunion after all that we have endured. We are able to ran both camps safely and successfully due to a combination of teamwork, leadership, improvisation, and good faith. I especially want to thank all of our parents for their trust in 优蜜视频, persistent partnership and understanding throughout this camp season.

I wish everyone a refreshing and joyful start to fall, and look forward to another great camp season in 2022!

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