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Why Kennolyn's Resident Camp?
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Property and Location
Tradition
Since 1946, campers have grown up with the traditions that are important
to a Kennolyn camp experience. From opening night's Spaghetti Dinner
to the staff serenade on the final night, from a song before the evening
meal is served to the three bugle calls that mark the close of each
day, traditions make memories. We live in a fast paced world and although
kids today love the pace and energy of modern life, it is inspiring
to see them embrace traditions that have a 63 year history. Your camper
will come home singing songs that you sang when you were a kid. For
once, you can be cool because you know the words to Old Mother Leary
instead of the newest classic from 50 Cent! Watch your campers wear
their Kennolyn Green shirts with real pride. One of the strongest
traditions that helps our campers and their families all year round
is our insistence that behavior be "K-rated." K-rated means
that words and actions fit within our code of conduct. It's hard to
describe exactly but campers will learn to respect and respond to
this fun way of enforcing community guidelines. We pride ourselves
on being traditional but not grossly old fashioned. We attend conferences
and educational events every year to learn about cutting edge programming
ideas and we constantly listen to our campers as they tell us what's
cool and what's not. We don't take it all on board but we find compromises
where modern cultural norms can blend with our time honored and much
loved traditions.back to top Exciting Activities
As any parent knows, it takes a lot for a child to turn off the TV
or computer and go outside and play. And yet, campers return here
year after year knowing that screen time will be replaced with face
to face time. No need to log on and check messages from your online
friends when your real friends are sitting across the campfire. There
is no doubt, it takes outstanding programs and activities to satisfy
children of the 21st century. We set ourselves apart from other camps
by the depth and quality of our activity program. Come and see our
magnificent ropes courses, the beautiful pool, the historical Equestrian
Center, and so much more. From the traditional to the innovative our
activities are fun, exciting, and offer social and skill development.
A full list of our activities appears in the ACTIVITIES section
of the website. If your camper wants to develop skills in one particular
area, our KC Select program offers the perfect balance. Chose one
of our KC Select sessions and combine our traditional camp program
with in-depth, professional level instruction in a favorite activity.
Click HERE for this year's KC Select options.back to top ACA Accredited and Diamond Certified
Kennolyn has long been committed to offering the very best camp
experience for our campers. The best known and most widely recognized
benchmark of high standards for summer camps is American Camp Association
(ACA) Accreditation. To earn ACA Accreditation we undergo a thorough
(up to 300 standards) review of our operation from staff
qualifications and training to emergency management. The American
Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy
of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies
to assure that our current practices reflect the most up-to-date,
research-based standards in camp operation. Kennolyn Camps and ACA
form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment
committed to safety. In addition, Kennolyn Camps is also the first camp in the world, to earn the prestigious Diamond Certified Award. CLICK HERE to learn more about this award which signifies that Kennolyn is independently rated highest in quality. back to top CommitmentMany people who come to Kennolyn, whether as campers, parents, or staff, develop a sense of pride and commitment that stays with them long after the summer is over. Our staff return year after year to continue to impact our campers. Our continued number one source of new campers is referrals from satisfied families that want to share their commitment to Kennolyn's program and ideals. But the biggest commitment comes from our campers who return year after year and continue feel the impact of camp long after they have grown up and started their own families. Consider this one example (from among the many we receive each year) from Suzie Jones of Wichita, Kansas:I loved EVERYTHING about Kennolyn Camp. The activities, the counselors, the beach trips, the beautiful woods and the singing at campfire gatherings. Still crazy about those John Denver songs. But mostly, it was the friends I made each year, and those I saw every year that meant the most. My fondest memories are of Kennolyn Camp. I dream of being there surprisingly often. I can vividly imagine walking up the quiet, foggy path to set the table for breakfast, the smell of eggs and bacon filling the dining hall. Mmmmmmm. Life has changed so much. I am a pilot in the Air Force. I am married and have my own child, who will CERTAINLY go to Kennolyn when he is old enough. I live in Kansas, but my parents still live in Saratoga, just a quick jaunt from Kennolyn. I hope to someday come back. It is people like Suzie who spread the message about Kennolyn and feel a deep and abiding affection for this very special place. Give your child the greatest gift of all: A summer full of fun, a childhood full of adventure, and a lifetime full of memories. back to top |
Kennolyn Camp is situated on 300 acres of private property in Santa
Cruz, California. Redwood trees dominate the entire property and provide
an awe-inspiring backdrop for camp adventures. The property is secluded
at the end of a four mile dead end road and borders Nisene Marks State
Park, a 10,000 acre barrier against encroachment and development.
And yet, for all this seclusion, we are not isolated. We are easily
accessible from Highway 1 and we are less than a 90 minute drive from
the East Bay and the entire Peninsula. When comparing camps, take
into account the distance you will need to travel to achieve a true
camp away from home experience. Go