Requesting a Cabin Mate

Before making a cabin mate request, please consider this thought from Jenn, who is mom to two children in Girls Camp (ages 10 and 13):

I feel strongly that summer camp should not be a place for my children to hang out with their “home friends.” I thought it was important that they bunk with unacquainted kids as a way to encourage independence and overcome the anxiety of the unfamiliar. Meeting new cabin mates and cultivating relationships are the hallmarks of a true summer camp experience. These are skills they will need as they continue to grow and mature. I appreciate the camp supporting my wishes and helping my kids to develop new treasured, lifelong friendships that extend beyond the boundaries of their school yard.
Jenn, Mother of Two Campers

Every camper is guaranteed one cabin mate request, as long as they follow the proper procedures. We cannot accommodate more than one request per camper under any circumstance. In making cabin mate requests, families need to follow these guidelines:

Each camper may only request one other camper
Both campers must request each other
Both campers must be the same gender and age—if one camper is older, they must drop down to the younger cabin
Both requests must be made in writing during the registration process or in an email to the Camp Office at least three weeks before your session
Camp Takodah is not able to make cabin changes on Opening Days for any reason.

Please email your cabin mate request to Linda DuBois, our Office Manager, at linda@takodahymca.org.