Subj : DEI Summer Camps
To   : AARON THOMAS
From : Don Vally
Date : Fri Jun 06 2025 08:10:26

-=> Quoting Aaron Thomas to All <=-

 AT> I get automatic emails from my kids' school district and one of them
 AT> was about "Summer camp opportunities." 
 AT> The first thoughts that came to my mind:
 AT> 1) Why does the school care if the kids go to summer camp?
 AT> 2) Are the summer camps woke now?

 AT> So I checked with Google's Gemini for answers and it gave me precisely
 AT> the information I was expecting: 
 AT> Me: "Are summer camps woke now?"

 AT> Gemini: While the term "woke" is subjective and often used in a
 AT> dismissive way, many summer camps are making efforts to address
 AT> inclusivity, diversity, and equity. This includes reconsidering names,
 AT> policies, and activities to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes or
 AT> biases. Some camps are actively working to create more inclusive
 AT> spaces for all campers, including those with disabilities and those
 AT> who are not part of the traditional gender binary. 

 AT> Here's an idea: Parents should ask summer camps about their "DEI
 AT> initiatives" before filling out a check. "Do I want to pay $1000 per
 AT> week for my white child to be discriminated against?" 

 Not that I disagree with your assessment, but why ask Gemini?

 Have a great day!

.... A truly wise person knows that he knows not.

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