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Parent Letters

What Parents are Saying: Letters from our Families

  • N., Alice

    Dear Vivian –

    We were so occupied with our family reunion we didn’t get to say a proper goodbye and thank you.

    I wanted to let you know our daughter has vacillated all day between being ecstatically happy about her camp experience and completely miserable that it is over. She had a great time: “the best thing I’ve ever done…I felt like I’d known everyone there for years, but when you picked me up it seemed like I’d only been there two days…Can I pick out a special vegetable for dinner?” (a request that’s never happened in our house before). She’s also been very teary: “I can’t believe it’s over… I miss everything about Eden Village… I miss the people there…”

    Thank you and a big thank you to all the Eden Village staff for making this first camp experience such a special and successful one.

    All best,
    Alice N.

  • S., Alisa & Jeremy

    We greatly appreciate this wonderful note that you sent us today. Julia still talks daily of Eden Village! Today, when a local friend came over and asked Julia if she had certain “close” friends at camp and whether she did not like gals in her bunk, Julia responded, “well, I really liked everyone and we were all friends, equally.” I can’t express how terrific this experience has been for our child – she has matured and appears more confident. Plus, she likes new foods (like squash!). We thank the staff and Julia’s counselors for all you have done! We can’t wait until next year.

    Sincerely,
    Alisa & Jeremy S.

  • Cohen, Carolyn

    [In response to the post-session letter that the counselors write to each parent about their camper, to share their perspective on the camper’s experience]:

    Wow — this is amazing.  Do all campers get these letters?  Where do you find these remarkable counselors?!   I am still basking in the warm glow of love we felt at Eden Village on pick up day.  I cannot tell you how moved I was to hear Leah’s counselors (Daniella and Hannah) tell us about how much they loved, enjoyed and appreciated Leah.  Thank you for creating such a special, magical place for our kids.  We are already looking forward to next year!

    Carolyn Cohen