Member Testimonials — Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program

The following testimonials come from anonymous surveys of 1199SEIU members whose children have attended camp through the Anne Shore Program.

“This is such an excellent program, but I don’t think enough members are aware of the advantages it offers. As a thank-you, I will do my best to spread the word and encourage my fellow 1199ers to participate in the program.”

“Staying away from home gives children independence within a supervised framework. They can be away and still feel safe and secure while enjoying their favorite activities.”

“My daughter waits all year for the possibility to be accepted into this program, and it has helped her socially and emotionally. This is her best part of summer.”

“The lessons camp teaches a young girl are so important, and they have a blast while being there. My daughter is scared of heights, but rope climbed. She learned how to do her hair without Mom’s help. She got a bullseye in archery, and she rode a horse. She gained a group of girls as lifelong camp friends, worked hard for what she wants—there’s so much a pre-teen can gain in life skills from attending camp.”

“This motivates my daughter to do well in school all year. She knows that if she does not do well, she will have to go to summer school and she will miss out on camp.”

“My daughter had the time of her life at camp. She thoroughly enjoyed herself. She had a tough year at school, and this camp experience was the reset she needed.”

“He had an absolute BLAST, made some great new friends, picked up skills that are helping him grow as an artist and even discovered a brand-new passion: the electric guitar. He’s already told us he wants to go back next summer for four weeks.”

“[My son] experienced first-hand how to adjust to different personalities and situations, making him even more well-rounded. He also learned how to create games on a computer.”

“I would like to thank the 1199SEIU [Child Care Corporation] for instituting this program. A sleep-away summer experience is invaluable for child development and an enjoyable, invigorating experience that cannot be captured in a regular school year. Thank you!”

“My city child, who was not fond of the outdoors, came back from her camp experience having gone hiking [and] canoeing. [She] jumped off a waterfall and no longer requires goggles to swim…Her camp counselors told us that she was the camper who pushed herself the most out of her comfort zone. My daughter has grown in confidence from her experience.”