October 30, 2025
Thank you to the parents and campers who provided feedback through our 2025 surveys! We value your perspective and insights as we strive to adjust our program each year to maximize its benefit for everyone. Below, we’ve included highlights!
PARENTS most appreciated:
- Outpost’s quality staff & their high level of engagement
- Good, clean fun
- Meaningful experiences for their children
PARENTS most valued:
- Active outdoor play for their child
- Positive risk-taking experiences
- Growth in social skills & confidence
CAMPERS’ favorite parts of Outpost were:
- Fun! And being outside
- Their counselors and friendships with other campers
CAMPERS’ favorite Outpost activities were:
- Fort (nature preserve)
- Pool
- Games
CAMPERS’ favorite Outpost traditions were:
- Skits (at AM & PM assemblies)
- Starburst (last day sentimental activity)
At home, campers talked most about:
- Their counselors
- The nature preserve (“fort”)
- Songs and skits
- Inside jokes
- Senior Outpost outings (for 6th to 9th grade)
Some of our favorite parent quotes:
“Your directors and staff are phenomenal. You all put so much time, effort, and dedication into the program. We trust you implicitly which is rare these days.” – Third year Outpost parent of 8-year-old & 6-year-old campers
“The welcoming environment makes my child want to return every year.” – Fifth year Outpost parent of 9-year-old girl
“This is such a wonderful camp and community. I love how silly and fun the counselors were and how intentional everything felt to foster connection.” – First year parent of 5-year-old boy
THANK YOU parents, campers, and families for a great 2025 summer! We miss you and can’t wait to see your lovely faces in Summer 2026 for Outpost’s 24th summer!
All our love from Dr. Kelly Jones & the Outpost Director Team
