Dear 2021 Nakanawa Parent,
One of the many benefits of being a camper at Camp Nakanawa is having an “unplugged” summer experience away from all of the social networks, cell phones, texts, instant messages and internet access that has become such a part of our young girls’ everyday lives.
We are delighted to see that there are many other great camps across the nation that have made the decision to go “unplugged” as well. Nakanawa has never allowed campers to bring laptops, iPads, cell phones, electronic readers or any device that has wireless capability to camp. We do, however, realize the value of having appropriate music balanced with the simple and “back to basic” atmosphere that Nakanawa has always offered.
We want our campers to have reasonable access to music at camp by allowing them to bring personal music devices. However, we want to make sure that our “no wireless devices” policy is clear. We certainly do not want your daughter to be disappointed if she arrives at camp with an unapproved device for listening to music. We have skits, dances and events (like the prom or the talent show), which would not be the same without music.
The only approved music listening devices are those that have NO WIRELESS CAPABILITY. Your daughter may NOT bring a device that has wireless capability even if it can be disabled. The devices may NOT have that capability at all. If a camper arrives at camp with a wireless device, she will not be permitted to use it at camp. It will be put with the valuables in the safe and returned to her as she leaves camp.
Some examples of music listening devices that do not have wireless capabilities and are approved to bring are: iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, Music Tube mp3 5G Style, Music Tube mp3 6G Style. The campers may also bring cd’s and a cd listening device as long as the device does not have wireless capabilities.
Additionally, please note that we do not allow electronic readers (such as Nooks, Kindles, or iPads), we do not allow any type of DVD players, gaming devices or videos of any type to be brought or viewed at camp. Campers may bring the approved devices for listening to music only. (We are emphasizing no Electronic Readers; as all of them are now wireless as far as we know. Please plan to bring good-old-fashioned paperback books for your camper’s rest hour reading.)
Additionally, please remember that camp is not able to accommodate regular charging of these approved devices. If you want to bring a docking station, be sure to bring one that runs on batteries.
Our goal is always to encourage a community atmosphere. Ultimately, we would like to ask our campers to take their earbuds out and interact with each other. Our core Nakanawa values are based on friendships, nature, and a strong sense of community.
So please make sure your daughter is bringing a music listening device that complies with our ” no wireless capability” policy. Of course, it is not necessary to bring one at all. We have plenty of music around camp for everyone. Additionally, we’d love for you to suggest that the girls bring their guitars, fiddles, harmonicas, paperback books, and craft activities.
Just a note ….. Our counselors comply with this policy while in the cabin area as well. See you soon!
Ann and Pepe
