The rationale was that the day camp staff got a longer night off than the resident camp staff. The day camp staff could leave as soon as their day camp area was clean, which could be as soon as 4:30. Resident camp staff had to stay through dinner, and couldn't technically leave for the night until 6:30 or there abouts. In addition, the day camp staff usually had about a half hour free before their campers got to camp. Breakfast was at 8AM, and day camp didn't start until 9AM. So, day camp staff could collect themselves, so to speak, before the rush started.
It worked for that camp. There were some staff who were upset and didn't think it was fair, but you'll find that at every camp with every situation.
- Teenster
