Here’s a trivia question I get from parents all the time: what’s our counselor-to-camper ratio? If you guessed 1:6 in cabins (and 1:4 at the waterfront with two certified lifeguards on duty 10am-4pm), you’re right. Ask me what other behind-the-scenes facts would help you feel confident.
“10am-4pm), you’re right. Ask me what other behind-the-scenes facts would help” — I’d spell out off-peak coverage: what’s the ratio before breakfast and after campfire, and who’s on radio then. Add a one-page Safety at a Glance with ratios for overnights and hikes in the parent packet.
the gray area is transitions between activities — could we publish a simple grid that adds ratios for transitions, overnights, and field trips, alongside the 1:6 cabins and 1:4 waterfront with “two certified lifeguards” 10am-4pm? @alexander29 is right about off-peak, but I’d also love to see who’s on radio and nurse coverage during those windows. Could you share the overnight ratio and rainy-day indoor numbers?