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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Medical staff on hand?
Yes, Amie Zimowski, will be the medical supervisor for the spring 2008 session. Amie will be available to provide medical treatment and advice, check with parents about dispensing medications, handle any emergencies. Amie is a Licensed Practical Nurse who is finishing her degree to be a Registered Nurse. She has over four years of experience in medical care at various health clinics in the Greater Hartford area.
Amie lives in Manchester, CT and went to school in Somers, CT.
EMT presence at Camp Woodstock: Catherine Caldwell, certified EMT, will be present during the residential sessions in the mornings and early afternoon. She will assist The Medical Supervisor in processing health forms and handling any emergencies. Catherine is applying for medical school and is a high honors graduate of Union College with a Biology major.
We ask that you pack any medication into a Ziploc bag and label with your child's name and school and hand personally to your child's teacher, each teacher will then pass that along to our nurse.
What is the schedule for the 5th and 6th grade?
5th grade schedule 
6th grade schedule
What do the kids eat?
Please click here to see the menu.
Where do the kids sleep?
The boys and the girls sleep in separate cabins that are located about a 7-10 minute walk from each other. Each cabin has a main room with several bunk beds where the kids sleep, a small room for teachers to sleep, and bathrooms. The hall lights stay on all night for easiest access to the bathrooms and about 3-6 same-gender counselors stay in each student cabin with the children depending on how many children are in session that week, keep in mind that we try to keep a 1-6 counselor child ratio at all times.
The size of the cabins used also depends on how many children we have in session.
What kind of activities do the kids do?
There are three kinds of the activities that the kids participate in:
- Math, Science and Language Arts Labs: these are very similar to any of the classes they attend in schools, only they are much more hands on and in accordance with Howard Gardner's philosophy of multiple intelligence. The kids can learn about different things like Math, Science, History, English and other topics. Some examples are compassing, pacing, sound and light travel, and many others.
- Team Building: these are fun activities and games that are designed to help the children get to know each other and the staff better in the short time they have at camp. Some examples are rock climbing, high and low rope course challenges, name games, and many others.
- Diversity: these are games and activities in which the staff gets the kids talking, thinking, and understanding what diversity is, why it's important, and how it can enrich their lives. They also learn how to try to do away with stereotypes and other negative behaviors.
What should they children pack?
We have enclosed a packing list in the back of the registration form, please feel free to detach that page and keep for your own records.
Click here to see a copy of the packing list.
Parents Comments
"I am very comfortable with sending my child to The Discovery Center program, my child loved this program. It was a wonderful experience for him."
Deborah B., Enfield.
"This my daughter's second year at The Discovery Center. I think everyone is doing a good job. She had a good time last year. Thanks!"
Shelia M., Hartford
"I went on a day trip with my daughter last year and I loved everything I saw. More kids should experience things like this. Thank you all so very much."
Brandy S., East Windsor.
Parent Initiative
A parents association is presently being developed. Those interested in participating please contact Allan Wilson at 860-284-9489 or allanwilson@sbcglobal.net
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