School Desk Diaries: Camp Counselors

Fourth and fifth graders wait at the edge of a pond at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA.

Tristan Cimini is a former producer for WGBH News’ K-12 Education Desk. She produces the School Desk Diaries and contributes reporting to WGBH’s All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Prior to coming to WGBH, Cimini worked with WNYC, WBUR, and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh and graduated from Oberlin College.

October 05, 2017

Updated July 31, 2023

Did you hear about the summer camp run by Boston Public Schools? It cajoles kids not to let their academics slide over the summer by sweetening the deal with lots of fun...swimming, boating, and fun with friends.

We hear from two camp counselors from two different worlds on the job at Hale Reservation in Westwood.

WGBH News' coverage of K-12 education is made possible with support from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation.

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