Philosophy

Camp Putnam believes:

• That caring and sharing are the core values upon which character is built.
• That personal development is facilitated in the presence of nature.
• "That all children should be viewed and valued for who they are and what they do." (According to 2001 camper Jeffrey who says that this is why he has been so successful at Camp Putnam.)
• That every child is special and should be afforded the opportunity to discover himself or herself in a safe, nurturing environment-- regardless of one's ability to pay.
• That success should only be measured against one's prior performance.
• That each child should be given an opportunity to shine.
• That every camper's legacy starts today.