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Point O'Pines has assembled a dedicated,
nurturing and mature staff. Our staff is substantial in number and impressive
in their experience.
The core of the Point O'Pines staff is our counselors. Two or three
camp counselors live in each cabin, and are always there to care for the
well being of campers. In the younger girls' cabins, one of the counselors
is a general counselor. A general counselor guides campers from activity
to activity and also provides one-on-one attention, as needed. Other counselors
living in the bunk are qualified specialists in specific activity areas
and provide skilled instruction to campers during activity periods.
 Our
counselors are young women with demonstrated maturity, who are at least
19 years old or have completed one year of college. We carefully select
our counselors through our extensive interview and reference process. Point
O'Pines counselors represent diverse backgrounds, and each brings something
special to our camp community. We reinforce our staff's strong commitment
to care and responsibility with extensive staff training in the weeks before
the campers arrive.
We take particular pride in the team of key staff who return to the Point
year after year. Key staff members, such as Area Heads and Specialty Directors,
guide the campers and provide an important resource and helpful guidance
to our counselors.
Area Heads are mature experienced staff members who play the role of summer
mom for a specific age group. Area Heads lead the group in the day's
activities, guide bunk life, and communicate with the Directors and campers'
parents. Area Heads are always alert to the health and emotional state of
each of their campers and mediate and assist when needed in bunk and social
relationships.
Specialty Directors are highly skilled and accomplished professionals who
direct a specific activity program. Our Specialty Directors are experienced
teachers and coaches, many of whom have dedicated their lives to teaching
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