First Time Campers Program Big Brother/Sister Program for 1st - 4th Graders In early June you will hear from your Big Sister or Big Brother, a 7th grade WALT WHITMAN camper (13 years old) who will answer any questions that you may still have and tell you about all the fun you're going to have this summer. When you arrive at camp, your Big Sister or Brother will come to your cabin the very first day to meet you. The next day you'll go a special event like a campfire or picnic. Throughout the summer your Brother or Sister is there for fun, to introduce you to older campers and to help you feel special all summer long. Unit Leader Phone Call Before camp your unit leader will call you and you'll get a head start on getting to know each other before you get to camp. If you have any questions, you'll definitely have them answered. Your Biography Also during the spring we send you a Biography Form that you and your parents complete and send back to us along with your photo. You'll tell us all about you and your favorite activities. You'll also tell us about any special concerns you or your parents may have about your first time away at camp. We'll then know enough about you to place you in the cabin that has the best group of kids for someone like you, and we'll even be able to put your bed between 2 kids who share some of your interests. If there's anything special that you've told us about, it will not be forgotten. We really care about you at WALT WHITMAN and do everything to make sure that you are comfortable from the very first day! Your Trip to Camp Your bus trip to camp is very exciting. It's really a fun time. You'll meet some of your bunkmates and counselors. There's lots of games and sharing, and you'll have new friends before you even arrive at camp! You've Arrived! When you step off the bus, your counselors will be looking for you and will recognize you from your photo. They will take you to your cabin and introduce you to all your new friends. Then they'll help you unpack all your belongings and get settled in. You'll go for a guided tour all around camp and maybe even for a swim. Your Big Sister or Brother will stop by to see how you're doing on this very exciting day. What About Homesickness? You can expect to feel right at home pretty quickly. If you do experience some homesickness, like some campers do, there are lots of people at camp to help you get through it. We truly care about you and your success at camp, and we're here to make sure that you're having a great time. Pretty soon you too will feel that WALT WHITMAN is your second home and we are all your second family! back to top About Camp Walt Whitman | Campers and Parents Working for CWW | Alumni | Contact Us | Home