GBTC 2006 & 2007 Summer Camps: Parents' Evaluations

For GBTC, one of our major priorities is the satisfaction of both campers and parents with the camp experience. Each summer, we distribute camp evaluation surveys to all of our camp parents / guardians. We use these results to evaluate the quality of each of our camps, and to set directions and allocate resources for the continual improvement of our programming.

We are pleased to be able to share the 2006 and 2007 camp evaluation results with you. We take parents' responses very seriously, and we hope they will be useful to you as well, in considering your camp registration decisions. We are proud and delighted to share these results with you. We work very hard to ensure that, for each one of our campers, their time with us is memorable, enriching and enjoyable. We take particular pride in the quality of our staff, who are selected not only for their skill and experience but for their inspirational qualities, their energy and their enthusiasm, but also for their outstanding abilities in the areas of leadership and motivation. We also focus on ensuring that we are always accessible to parents, and available to listen to their concerns and feedback. We strive to ensure that the quality of our programming is second to none.

In our evaluations, we ask parents to rate each category on a scale from one to five: (1) Very Satisfied; (2) Satisfied; (3) Neutral; (4) A bit dissatisfied and (5) Quite dissatisfied.

We have also added a selection of spontaneous (unsolicited !) responses from parents. Your responses are most gratifying and appreciated !

Overall Satisfaction with the Camp Experience:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 98 %
Very Satisfied: 75 %
Satisfied: 23 %
Neutral: 1 %
A bit dissatisfied: 1 %

Overall Contribution of the Camp to Your Child's Growth & Development:

Confidence / personal qualities:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 96 %
Very Satisfied: 66.5 %
Satisfied: 29.5 %
Neutral: 4 %
A bit dissatisfied: 0 %

Skills / learning:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 95 %
Very Satisfied: 63.5 %
Satisfied: 31.5 %
Neutral: 5 %
A bit dissatisfied: 0 %

Fun:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 97 %
Very Satisfied: 77.5 %
Satisfied: 19.5 %
Neutral: 3 %
A bit dissatisfied: 0 %

Camp Staff Onsite:

Competence / Efficiency:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 98 %
Very Satisfied: 75 %
Satisfied: 23 %
Neutral: 2 %
A bit dissatisfied: 0 %

Friendliness / Warmth:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 96 %
Very satisfied: 78 %
Satisfied: 18 %
Neutral: 3 %
A bit dissatisfied: 1 %

Interaction with & Encouragement of Campers:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 98 %
Very Satisfied: 77 %
Satisfied: 21 %
Neutral: 2 %
A bit dissatisfied: 0 %

Building Used for Camp:

Comfort / Facilities:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 88 %
Very Satisfied: 53 %
Satisfied: 35 %
Neutral: 10 %
A bit dissatisfied: 2 %

Cleanliness / Maintenance:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 92 %
Very satisfied: 58 %
Satisfied: 34 %
Neutral: 7 %
A bit dissatisfied: 1 %

Convenience of Location:

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 95 %
Very Satisfied: 74.5 %
Satisfied: 20.5 %
Neutral: 4 %
A bit dissatisfied: 1 %

Interaction with GBTC Head Office (ease & speed of getting information, etc.):

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 95 %
Very satisfied: 70 %
Satisfied: 25 %
Neutral: 4 %
A bit dissatisfied: 1 %

GBTC Web Site (ease & speed of getting information, etc.):

Satisfied or Very Satisfied: 96 %
Very Satisfied: 70 %
Satisfied: 26 %
Neutral: 3 %
A bit dissatisfied: 1 %

What You Said About Our Staff:

...excellent group !
very personable
They were all great
Staff did a great job with the kids. I can't believe what they learned in only a week
Super job
… right away they got my [child] involved [so as] to get to know other campers
Very patient and compassionate. Great work !
Nice people
Excellent staff. My son really liked them
We were often given positive feedback at the end of the day
They were excellent with the children !
Excellent staff
All the counsellors were very impressive … energetic and very friendly
…they made my child feel comfortable
Great counsellors
I like how you worked with their level of comfort
Great job
Wow !
Your staff are all very friendly and informative …extremely supportive of all the kids, and it showed, because the kids enjoyed themselves and they were very well prepared
Great counsellors
Very friendly
Very good -- the kids loved them
Leader very encouraging and supportive … great !
My son loves to act and the leaders really support him !
A great big "thanks" to the counsellor. Talk about energy and enthusiasm !
Very friendly counsellors
Wonderful staff
Counsellors great to give older children chance to lead. Thank you !
Consistently keen and helpful and non-anxious … great job !
Very supportive
Great staff !!!
Committed and caring
Awesome
Very impressed … great staff
Really liked the counsellors
The counsellors were very caring -- instilled confidence gently and quietly directed, and shared the students' enthusiasm and joy. To mold and smoothly create a performance that included such a variety of performers is a feather in their cap and shows directional skill. Thank you !
My son talked every day about how great the camp leaders are !
…exceptional. They are friendly, warm, competent, capable, well-rounded young adults. They are great role models for my son. Thank you !
You couldn't find more wonderful staff

What You Said About the Camp:

Wow … I was so impressed with your day camp and the performance … I was … overwhelmed with the performance of my 'shy' son … My son has never liked any kind of camp ! He had a wonderful week with your camp and the terrific counsellors … He has already asked where he can go to take acting classes. All around everything was done very well and I will not hesitate to recommend your camp to anyone ... Thank you for a terrific week !
Our daughter really enjoyed the camp !
My daughter had a great time. This was her first year and she can't wait to go back
The performance … was very impressive !
Direction and development without impatience or pressure !!
My son really enjoyed himself
FUN !!! WAY FUN - put 3 check marks there !!
Every day my son said he had a GREAT day !
My son greatly enjoyed the camp …
My daughter has had a great week
Excellent program - big confidence booster
The kids loved it !
The kids had a great time !
… she thoroughly enjoyed the experience
My daughter loved it !
The camp is awesome. My daughter loves it. Thanks to all the staff. You're the best !
Fabulous camp and counsellors
A great big thank you !
My daughter really enjoyed herself. You offered a nice variety of activities for the kids
This is our third year ! Thanks for another great camp experience !
Totally enjoyable, keep up the good work !
Wonderful experience ! Thank you !!
All I know is that my daughter had a great time. Everything I heard and saw was great ! Thanks to all of you !
My daughter has had a wonderful week ! See you next year ! Thank you !
My son loved the program. Thank you for all your efforts.
Thanks … great job !
Thanks for a great week. My son really enjoyed it
Great show !
A great achievement in five days. Wonderful
Well done ! And the kids had a blast !
This is my daughter's third year with GBTC and she loves it !
Great job with the kids !
My daughter had a fantastic time ! Thanks for a great experience !
Awesome ! Good job ! My daughter loved it !
My son had a blast … he was always sad to see me when I picked him up !
They want to come again … they really enjoyed the week !
A definite boost to my children's confidence
My daughter was very excited about the whole week
I am more than pleased with this camp experience and the kids loved it ! Thank you !
Lots of fun !
My daughter wished the camp was longer
They loved it
Wonderful camp ! Thank you !!
Confidence has soared !
…really enjoyed this experience. Thank you
Great job !
My kids begged to do another week !
This was my son's first exposure to theatre -- and he loved it ! Great job !
My son loved the program. Thank you for all your efforts.
I am so thrilled to have picked my daughter up from camp today and find such a happy girl who can't wait for tomorrow's amazing day!!!...May daughter was so content and not at all bored. Boy am I a happy customer. I'm pretty sure we'll be signing up for another session!!!I am so thrilled to have picked my daughter up from camp today and find such a happy girl who can't wait for tomorrow's amazing day!!!...May daughter was so content and not at all bored. Boy am I a happy customer. I'm pretty sure we'll be signing up for another session!!!
Thank you for a great performance
We just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with the performance the kids gave … they really were fantastic !! I was never sure if my son knew everything as he was always so relaxed about the whole thing, he really impressed us, all the kids were so comfortable and confident up there on stage.
Great job !!!!! Thanks to you my son is that much more motivated to continue taking drama programs and taking part in productions with his school
My son … loved the camp. I think he has finally found his calling ! We … will recommend your program to our friends.
My daughter found her week at … camp to be 'the best part of the whole summer". She and her parents thank you and your group !
Loved it !
Had a great time
I heard nothing [from my son] but what a great time he was having !
She had a lot of fun
Thank you ! My daughter really enjoyed camp !
Great camp ! My daughter loves it ! We'll be back next year !
This was an amazing experience for my children. Thank you so much. We will definitely be back for more !
My daughter had some concerns the first day, but they were addressed right away, resulting in an awesome week. Thank you very much for working with her !
My daughter loved this camp !! Great job !
Excellent show !!
Lots of fun !
The standard of the production after just one week was amazing. My son loved his time with you, so … see you next year !
My daughter loved the camp. This is her second time here and she thoroughly enjoys your program
My daughter is back for the fourth year and she loves it
Very impressed with how much they learned
Great program ! We loved it
My son had a fantastic time
Enjoyed his experience !
A lot of fun
Very beneficial, extremely worthwhile
Great camp ! Returning next summer
Great experience. My granddaughter loved it
My son loved this camp and wanted to go again for the next session (we couldn't). Keep up the great work ! He had a wonderful experience
The kids loved it !
Thanks for a great week
Awesome
Great show … we will be back !
Just wonderful ! My daughter loved it, thanks
Helped one child to speak out and gave the other the courage to stand out in front of the others
My son was always enthusiastic at the end of the day and wanted to tell me all they had done. He definitely had a good time
"Best camp I've been to"
Wonderful experience ! My kids begged to do another week
Excellent !!! Great time had by all !
Excellent ! Wonderful ! Amazing ! Incredible !
My daughter loved coming and I'm a very happy customer !
The show on Friday was fantastic ! I am amazed at how much the counsellors accomplish in such a short period of time. The performance was so enjoyable and the kids really outdid themselves. They are back again this week and looking forward to another adventure

* Results are based on a total of 715 completed Summer 2006 & Summer 2007 questionnaires (all of those returned)