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CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ

LOCAL COLUMNIST

Now that the kids are off to sum-
mer camp, this could be the per-
fect time for mom and dad to take
that needed vacation.
Jay and Helene Brody of West
Bloomfield went to North Car-
olina for a family gathering while
the kids were at Camp Tamarack
last summer. "I felt comfortable
because it was a short time. I left
word with the camp. But, gener-
ally speaking I just wouldn't
make a practice of traveling while
my kids were at camp," said Mrs.
Brody.
Leaving word with the camp is
important before traveling away
from home. Dr. Barry Auster, a
Camp Tanuga physician and
Southfield dermatologist, believes
that parents are readily accessi-
ble if they leave a telephone num-
ber. "In five years at Camp
Tanuga, I can't remember a time
when we couldn't get ahold of par-
ents. At Tanuga, the parents are
calling here all the time. They are
very careful," he said.
Dr. Auster recommended some
health concerns that should be
taken care of whether or not the
parents travel when the children
are at camp. He suggested that
parents make sure the health
form is updated with the current
immunizations. Another key el-
ement is to sign a waiver stating
that the children are authorized
to be treated in an emergency
medical situation.
According to Sonia Pone, a
Birmingham psychotherapist,
traveling while your child is at
camp depends on the age of the
child. "The younger the child is,
the greater the need to have con-
tact with the parents," said Ms.
Pone. She stressed the importance
of parents continuing the flow of
correspondence through letters.
Although Alyssa Martina, pub-
lisher of Metroparent magazine,
has not gone on vacation while
her children are at camp, she be-
lieves the idea makes sense.
There still can be one stum-
bling block — money. Many fam-
ilies don't have the extra money
to spare after they've paid the
camp bill.

Vacation Tips

• Be accessible if you go on
vacation. Leave a telephone
number or fax number.
• Make sure the health form
is updated with current im
munizations.
• Sign an emergency care
treatment waiver.
• Keep sending letters to
camp while on vacation.

TANUGA IS ... Located in Northern Mich.;
on Manistee Lake; in its 4th decade of op-
eration; for girls & boys 6-15 years old; nur-
turing staff at a 1:4 min. ratio; home of the
most progressive, creative overnight tripping
program that features — Rock Climbing, Sea
Kayaking, Mt. Biking, Sailing, Female & Male
traveling Sports teams, Hiking, Climbing Wall,
Canoeing, Fishing & more; campers choos-
ing their own activity schedule in a struc-
tured environment; an all-inclusive family.
Come talk with the people that have suc-
cessfully combined "old time" camping tra-
dition with modern day programming!
Come "experience the Magic" of Tanuga.
Family camp also available.

Summer at
Cranbrook

CRANBROOK, KINGSWOOD
& BROOKSIDE DAY CAMPS:

(Ages 5-12) June 19 - July 28
Instruction in tennis, canoeing,
swimming, archery, weaving, dance,
arts & crafts, nature study, sports

CRANBROOK
SUMMER THEATRE

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June 19 - July 27
Drama instruction by professionals
with weekly performances in the
Greek amphitheatre

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PROGRAMS

■ 3 and 6 week sessions
■ 7th week trip available
■ Individualized Tripping Programs

• Focal Point — A film-making workshop
for adults.
• Art and French classes for adults.
• Soccer camps for boys and girls, ages
10 and up
• Summer Music Academy

For more information
call 810-553-2140

For further information, call

Cranbrook Summer
Programs Office
645-3678

GIBSON SCHOOL

A Quality Environment
for the Exceptional Student

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

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