
“When all is said and done, people of all ages want to be a part of something bigger and more important than themselves. More than anything else, this is the value that camp teaches kids. It offers them a sense of perspective and provides them with a head start on the road to becoming truly human. What a gift camp gives to kids. What a gift you give to kids. And this is why all of you should be so proud of what you do.” (excerpt from a speech given at the 2001 Tri-State Camping Conference)