Q: What’s the weather like in New Hampshire?

A: Summer brings pleasant days and cool evenings. Days are usually sunny and comfortable, low humidity is the norm. Temperatures reach the upper 70's to mid 80's. Light clothing for days; sweaters or light jackets for evenings.

Q: What are the accommodations like?

A: Everyone sleeps in cabins. There is electricity, showers and toilets in each cabin. Female staff living in cabins with campers share a living space with five other staff. Cabin staff sleep on wooden bunk beds and have a small, three shelf cubby for clothing and personal items.

Staff not living in cabins with campers live in cabins with 9-15 other staff. There are metal bunk beds in these cabins along with small, three shelf cubbies for clothes and personal belongings.

Q: Can staff participate in the activities?

A: Yes (except horseback riding). There are designated times for staff to water ski, use the ropes course and the arts and crafts barn. All other areas are available when campers are not using the facility or equipment.

Q: Will I have access to a phone or Internet?

A: Yes. There are 3 pay phones at camp. You may also use your cell phone at the top of the camp near or in the counselor retreat.

Internet access is available in a small computer lab with several computers for staff only. In addition, we provide free wireless access for staff who have their own computer.

Q: Where do I do my laundry?

A: You can use our staff laundry facilities at no charge or utilize the laundry service that campers use for $7 per week.

Q: What do I wear?

A: We ask that you wear white or navy tops. They may be t-shirts, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, or golf shirts. We require that you purchase two staff t-shirts (one white and one navy) for $6 each.

You may wear shorts, capris, jeans or athletic pants in white, navy, khaki or grey. Because the weather can vary throughout the day you will want to bring clothes you can layer.

Mornings and evenings can be cool, while during the middle of the day it is very warm, so be sure to have a sweatshirt or light weight jacket.

There are also special event days where you can have fun and wear goofy hats, clothing, etc. For example: Hawaii Day, 4th of July, Western Day, Halloween, South of the Border Fiesta.

Q: Why does the staff have to wear Navy and White?

A: We ask you to adhere to the correct attire to set the right example for the campers. At the same time, it helps to create an air of professionalism at camp.

Q: What is there to do during my time off?

A: Plenty. For your short breaks during the day we have a counselor retreat that has cable, dvd/video players, games and a place to relax. There is also an exercise facility for staff use. It is modest, nothing high tech, however it has a treadmill, stationary bike, free weights, etc.

You are free to take out a sail boat, canoe, play some tennis, as well as most of the activities at camp (except horseback riding) as long as campers are not using the equipment or field/court/building.

Hour breaks during the day are also a good time to do laundry, check email, write letters, make phone calls and of course you can always take a much needed nap.

On your night off there are many great restaurants, movies, even a drive-in movie theatre, regional theatre, lake cruises, outlet shopping, board walk, and loads of good places for making your own ice-cream sundae.

When you have a day or a weekend off, there’s so much to see and explore. Go camping and hiking in the White Mountains, whale watching and eat lobster in Maine, take a tour of historic Boston, go to a Red Sox game, tour the old mansions in New Port Rhode Island, visit the homes of great American writers in Lexington, see the witch museum in Salem, go to the beach, this list could go on and on.

Come spend the summer with us and discover all the things you can do for yourself!

Q: What should I pack?

A: Check out our packing list online. Remember, don’t pack too much; there is limited space in the cabins. Your orientation leader can help answer any questions you might have.

Q: What is an orientation group/orientation leader?

A: An orientation leader is a staff member who has worked at Robindel for at least one summer. She can help answer questions you might have in preparing to come to camp. Your orientation leader will greet you when you arrive at camp, show you around and help you learn the ropes to the fun and craziness of Robindel.

You will be a part of an orientation group during orientation week. Your orientation leader will facilitate discussions, role playing, explain the guidelines and program at Robindel as well as lead you and the rest of your group in various competitions against other orientation groups. It’s our way of preparing you for the unique closeness that campers experience within their cabin.