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Child’s age the summer they go to camp

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Child’s gender

Preferred session length or timing

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Weeks that work

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Late June July August Not sure yet

Camp format (optional)

Coed All girls All boys Brother-sister No preference

Region (optional)

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Poconos Catskills or Hudson Valley Berkshires Maine or New Hampshire Adirondacks No preference

Home state (optional)

Used only to estimate travel time.

First summer at overnight camp? (optional)

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How did you hear about us? (optional)

Max budget

Rough band is fine.

Under $8k $8k-$12k $12k-$16k $16k+

Home area, or how far you’re willing to drive or fly (optional)

Optional, but it helps.

Jewish observance or diet (optional)

Skip if this doesn’t apply. Not every camp is Jewish.

Housing / bunking preference (optional)

Some camps bunk by sex assigned at birth. Others use gender identity. Pick what matters for your family.

Special needs or support needs

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None Yes

Details (optional)

Competitive vs chill (optional)

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Anything else we should know (optional)

Parent email

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