Testimonials from Parents

A few years ago I picked up a book, okay; it was given to me by my father, called "Maker of Men". I laughed out loud, and I had tears in my eyes. When I finished the book I looked at our son and said "you have to go there", and the rest is history. We have never looked back. Quite apart from the outstanding time our son has at camp, my husband and I, as parents don't worry. Even when the phone call comes, "Hi this is so-and-so from Kilcoo calling, everything is okay, but..." it didn't occur to us to worry, he's at Kilcoo! The attention to detail from the staff puts us at ease - if there is a question - they have the answer. I'm not totally sure "what" it is, or maybe it's a "who" - but Kilcoo has a real feeling, not like anything I have felt before and the fact that our son is a part of it is beyond measure. There is no where in the world he would rather be.

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Hi Dave,

I want to say a big thank you to you and your staff. Mark had a fabulous time as usual.

He talks about the fun he had, laughs a lot at his memories, and talks about the "life lessons" he has learned. You and your staff deserve a pat on the back.!

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Dear Lub,

Just to say many thanks for a wonderful day on Sunday Parents Day. As usual we all really enjoyed ourselves.

We love getting to Chapel Point..on time. as there are always words to hear there, that we remember for quite some time this year.."Choice" and " taking the road less traveled"!!

The buffet was great and we had lots of fun at the Carnival. We loved Carnival Radio!!

Thank you once again for taking James "under your wing". As you say the "glory days" are over, and he's moving into the next phase of enjoying himself as a young adult. Our best wishes to you and all at Kilcoo.

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Dearest Lub, K-Way, Trevor and ALL the staff at Kilcoo,

Well, you've done it again! You have given my son the happiest memories for the third year in a row! His love of Kilcoo is such a heartfelt joy to me. He comes home each year a better person and true gentleman - which is a lot to say, 'cuz I think he's pretty great already! His love of the outdoors, the friendships, the challenges and each and every moment at Kilcoo is all because of YOU! You instill qualities in him (and all the other campers), which make this world a better place to be. I feel that I can never thank you enough for your devotion - but I will....THANK YOU!!!!!!!

I wish you all a very happy August and sign off with one of my favorite quotes by Ghandi, "Be the change you wish to see in this world". And yes, this is what you all do at Kilcoo!

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Dear Lub,

I wanted to thank you for another amazing August for our son. Each year he comes home, we wonder how, the next summer could possibly surpass the good times he has had. Once again this was even better.

The trip, the cabin mix, his counselor and LIT, he just couldn't say enough things about. Don Pyper sounds like an incredible young man. He's already talking about next year with the month long trip, as well as "LITing" himself. I guess him and Don talked about it quite a bit.

The young man that we pick up at the bus each year, seems to overflow with enthusiasm, and all these amazing virtues that just make the world seem like a better place. Kilcoo really is "The Maker of Men", but not any man, there seems to be an ethic and honesty that comes with them.

Thank you, please don't ever change what ever it is that you and all your staff do, its amazing.

The guys are looking forward to Father, Son and Grandson weekend. Thanks again Lub.

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Dear Lub,

James had a fabulous time at camp. He really enjoyed the food, the activities, his cabin, and his counselor. You, too, received more than a word of praise. Would you please be kind enough to along our appreciation to his counselor.

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Dear David and the Kilcoo Staff,

Thank you for the wonderful summer Ken experienced again this year. We sincerely appreciate what you do for our young man and we note Ken's progress in maturity as he returns home each summer.

Thanks to your staff, counselors and LIT's and especially to the nurse practitioner who sees more of our son than she should. They all take great care of these campers.

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Just a short note David, to thank you and your staff for providing Adam with another wonderful camp experience. He had such fun and the attached picture him and his friend really tells the story. Adam spent a week later in August at a sports camp. While the sports were super, the experience made him appreciate how lucky he is to be a Kilcoo camper. He said there was no comparison with respect to the staff; and the atmosphere at Kilcoo cannot be duplicated. Have a good year with your Greenwood kids and we will look forward to send our son back to you next summer.

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Just a quick note to let you know that my son had the "best summer of his life". I have never seen Kevin happier. Kilcoo is a great camp and has a fantastic staff.

Thanks for all you do.

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Dear David

Thank you so much for all you and your staff did for Matthew this summer. He has great memories of a wonderful camp. What a turn around! Some of the positives even lasted through the beginning of school!

We look forward to next year. All the best.

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To Kilcoo Staff

..A note from mom.

Kelsey truly had the time of his life at Kilcoo this August. He is still telling us stories of the wonderous adventures he had. He signs the songs (and has performed them at various parties!)

His experience was so positive, thanks to all of you. I can only hope that all the boys cherish their Memories as fondly as Kelsey has and does.

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