Sample Letter to Parents Dear Parents: We share the concerns of many families, schools, and camps regarding the dangers associated with young people’s use of social networking Web sites such as Myspace.com and Facebook.com. As you may know, the risks range from online sexual solicitation to cyberbullying to the damaging of one’s own reputation, school or camp admission status, or job prospects by posting inappropriate information on personal pages. The American Camp Association (ACA) is working with its members to develop model policies designed to keep campers, employees, and camps safe. Our policy is enclosed for your review. We hope you will discuss it with your child and encourage him or her to share any inappropriate postings by or about members of our camp community. Please know that we remain committed to the health and safety of all members of our community. As always, we appreciate your support and welcome your comments. Sincerely, Originally published in the 2006 September/October issue of Camping Magazine. |