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Article: The secret of honor camp: "we're going to see Mickey Mouse." That was the story told to campers and staff by Pfeifer Camp's Executive Director Sanford Tollette for over a decade.(Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp's Honor Camp program )
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- Camping Magazine
- Article date:
- September 1, 2003
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"Where are we going for Honor Camp?" always got the Mickey Mouse answer. New campers usually fell for it; seasoned campers and staff knew better but always held back a little hope.
Some parents fall for it when their children greet them with excitement. "I made Honor Camp, and we're going to Walt Disney World[R]." With a wink from the staff, most parents play along and feel privileged to be on the "all knowing" end of the game. Then parents try to mask theft surprise when the staff refuse to tell them where their children are really going. The Honor Camp letter gives the only clue--an out-of-slate trip.
At registration some parents were overheard ...