Aaron says that the [Appalachian Trail] was “beyond awesome,” and both he and Lydia have spent many hours e-mailing friends and having LONG phone conversations to people in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina and elsewhere. We feel so fortunate to have a place that helps our children recognize that they can be part of a greater community. Please express to all these wonderful people who love and nurture our children over the summer that they are so much more than simply summer camp counselors. They will always be a part of the best part of our children’s lives. Many thanks.
- Terry Schupbach-Gordon, Parent
We just wanted to thank you very much for helping to make Hante so great! Nick came back raving about the experience. He liked everybody in his group very much and enjoyed all the activities. We believe a lot of the experience had to do with the three of you and your leadership and “fun” qualities. We appreciate your efforts and help. On top of everything else, you should have your own cooking show judging by Nick’s description of every meal as “awesome.” We hope to see you again next year at another Hante.
- Adriana Oller and Neal Cariello, Parents
There’s something I would like to say…something I should have said about seven years ago and don’t know if I ever verbalized it. I appreciated Eagle’s Nest so much for taking us 100 miles through the Virginia woods. Honestly, that trip was one of my finer, most successful memories of my youth. It’s something I’ve been proud of ever since and learned a lot from. However, the lessons weren’t all focused on camping skills and living simply, even though that was a huge part, but it was more on realizing how much maturing I had to do. And even though my insecurity made things blurry back then, I do remember how much of a role model the staff was. You showed us what it meant to be a good person. Thanks for taking us 100 miles closer to maturity.
- Mavis Clapp
