Wow- three pages on this! :-) There are many traditions inherent in camps. The traditions embodied in the culture of a specific camp are part of what makes that camp special. Many of you understand that camp is awfully difficult to explain to someone who has not lived the life of a camp staff person. The value of camp names- like other traditions- is probably difficult to appreciate if a person has not worked in a setting that uses them. I don't think it is important that people agree with the concept of using camp names here- that isn't the purpose of this board. I do think people should respect the fact that some camps use them and some do not. Would it be acceptable for everyone to agree to disagree?


Camp is not a place; it is a way of life.