{"id":13495,"date":"2024-06-09T23:28:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T03:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campoatkastg1.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=13495"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:06:44","slug":"for-our-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/campoatka.org\/?page_id=13495","title":{"rendered":"For Our Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; pix_over_visibility=&#8221;&#8221; pix_overlay_color=&#8221;heading-default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718501462079{padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-color: #f8f9fa !important;}&#8221; b_custom_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; pix_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0.4&#8243; fade_in_intro=&#8221;13502&#8243;][vc_row pix_particles_check=&#8221;&#8221; pix_overlay_color=&#8221;primary&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715660670851{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221; pix_overlay_opacity=&#8221;.5&#8243;][vc_column content_align=&#8221;text-center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715661027979{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(0,88,61,0.8) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,88,61) !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"pix-element-div w-100 text-center\"><span class=\"pix-badge-element h6 d-inline-flex mr-1 animate-in\" data-anim-type=\"fade-in-up\" data-anim-delay=\"0\"><span class=\"badge font-weight-bold  bg-dark-opacity-2  vc_custom_1717989658572  \" style=\" \"><span class=\"text-white\" style=\"\">Resources<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div id=\"el1715658774270-f469fe09-ce83\" class=\"mb-3 text-center  vc_custom_1717989674774\"><div class=\"d-inline-block\" style=\"max-width:700px;\"><h1 class=\"mb-32 pix-sliding-headline-2 animate-in font-weight-bold secondary-font \" data-anim-type=\"pix-sliding-text\" pix-anim-delay=\"500\" data-class=\"secondary-font text-white\" style=\"\"><span class=\"slide-in-container \"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-white\" style=\"transition-delay: 0ms;\">For&#32;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"slide-in-container \"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-white\" style=\"transition-delay: 150ms;\">our&#32;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"slide-in-container \"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-white\" style=\"transition-delay: 300ms;\">families&#32;<\/span><\/span> <\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pix-el-text w-100   vc_custom_1741120395732\" ><p class=\"text-20  text-white  font-weight-bold\" ><span class=\"text-white animate-in d-inline-block\" data-anim-delay=\"400\" data-anim-type=\"fade-in-up\">Here is a collection of helpful information for our O-AT-KA families<\/span><\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section pix_over_visibility=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row pix_particles_check=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718501614008{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"card rounded-lg overflow-hidden row no-gutters flex-column flex-md-row flex-md-row-reverse   vc_custom_1718502630608 shadow \" ><div class=\"flex-column d-inline-flex position-relative col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img pix-fit-cover rounded-0 flex-grow-1 h-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Welcome_30_O-AT-KA_Facilities.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"card-body d-flex2 align-content-between flex-wrap col-md-6 p-lg-5 p-md-5 p-4 \"><div id=\"el1714934950785-07463f7b-b0ab\" class=\"mb-3 text-left  vc_custom_1717990722553\"><h2 class=\"mb-32 pix-sliding-headline-2 animate-in font-weight-bold secondary-font \" data-anim-type=\"pix-sliding-text\" pix-anim-delay=\"500\" data-class=\"secondary-font text-heading-default\" style=\"\"><span class=\"slide-in-container \"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-heading-default\" style=\"transition-delay: 0ms;\">Welcome&#32;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"slide-in-container \"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-heading-default\" style=\"transition-delay: 150ms;\">Parents&#32;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"slide-in-container \"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-heading-default\" style=\"transition-delay: 300ms;\">and&#32;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"slide-in-container \"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-heading-default\" style=\"transition-delay: 450ms;\">Guardians&#32;<\/span><\/span> <\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]To make the process simple, especially for new camper parents, and to ensure that nothing is overlooked or forgotten, we are happy to provide a Camp O-AT-KA Family Guidebook.\r\n\r\nThis Guide includes everything you need to know when sending your son off to camp. It includes dates to remember, important contact information, packing lists, travel and visitor information, details about cabin life and camp activities, as well as tuition information and payment policies.[\/vc_column_text]<a  href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_O-AT-KA_Family_Guidebook.pdf\" class=\"btn mb-2      btn-primary d-inline-flex align-items-center      btn-md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    ><span class=\"font-weight-bold \" >2025 Family Guidebook<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; pix_particles_check=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741119011722{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column content_align=&#8221;text-center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741120568244{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10&#8243;]<div class=\"pix-content-box card pix-scale-in-sm  sticky-top pix-sticky-top-adjust   vc_custom_1741120544919    rounded-10 shadow-lg fly animate-in bg- w-100  \"  data-anim-type=\"fade-in-up\" data-anim-delay=\"0\"><div class=\"\" style=\"z-index:30;position:relative;\"><div  class=\"pix-heading-el text-center \"><h2 class=\"text-primary font-weight-bold h2 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12\" style=\"\" data-anim-type=\"\" data-anim-delay=\"0\">A safe environment to grow<\/h2><\/div>[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1062522031&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741120647230{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"card  overflow-hidden row no-gutters flex-column flex-md-row flex-md-row-reverse    \" ><div class=\"card-body d-flex2 align-content-between flex-wrap col-md-6 p-lg-5 p-md-5 p-4 \"><div  class=\"pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1717990322585\"><h2 class=\"text-body-default font-weight-bold h2 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12\" style=\"\" data-anim-type=\"\" data-anim-delay=\"0\">Camp Links<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025_O-AT-KA_Family_Guidebook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Family Guidebook<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/oatka.campintouch.com\/v2\/login\/login.aspx?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CampMinder (CampInTouch) Account Login<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/campoatka.wpenginepowered.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homesick-Help.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homesickness Help<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shipcamps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ship Camps<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/business.landsend.com\/store\/campoatka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Land\u2019s End Camp Store<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"\/?page_id=13504\">Local Lodging<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.everythingsummercamp.com\/\">Everything Summer Camp Store<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainecampexperience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Camp Experience<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acane-camps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACA New England<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"flex-column d-inline-flex position-relative col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img pix-fit-cover rounded-0 flex-grow-1 h-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Camp_Links_55_O-AT-KA_Facilities.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row pix_particles_check=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"card  overflow-hidden row no-gutters flex-column flex-md-row flex-md-row-reverse    \" ><div class=\"flex-column d-inline-flex position-relative col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img pix-fit-cover rounded-0 flex-grow-1 h-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve-75x75.jpeg 75w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve-460x460.jpeg 460w, https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve.jpeg 900w\" src=\"https:\/\/campoatka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camp_shirt_short_sleeve.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"card-body d-flex2 align-content-between flex-wrap col-md-6 p-lg-5 p-md-5 p-4 \"><div  class=\"pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1732158296332\"><h2 class=\"text-body-default font-weight-bold h2 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12\" style=\"\" data-anim-type=\"\" data-anim-delay=\"0\">Camp Store<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Show your camp spirit with Camp O-AT-KA apparel and other items. Choose from Long and Short Sleeve Tees, Pullover Hoodies and Crewneck Sweatshirts in a variety of colors. Plus we have a variety of gift items available.[\/vc_column_text]<a  href=\"https:\/\/camp-o-at-ka.printify.me\" class=\"btn mb-2      btn-primary d-inline-flex align-items-center      btn-md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"    ><span class=\"font-weight-bold \" >Shop Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section pix_over_visibility=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1717991501818{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row pix_particles_check=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column]<div  class=\"pix-heading-el text-center  vc_custom_1717991382089\"><h1 class=\"text-body-default font-weight-bold h1 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12\" style=\"\" data-anim-type=\"\" data-anim-delay=\"0\">FAQs<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"accordion w-100 accordion-card \" id=\"accordion-1717991138894-cec4da95-967d\"><div class=\"card \">\n   <div class=\"card-header bg-white pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg\" id=\"heading1717991138933-016da93b-6acd\">\n       <button class=\"btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1717991138933-016da93b-6acd\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1717991138933-016da93b-6acd\" ><span class=\"font-weight-bold text-heading-default\" >How do I find out more about O-AT-KA if we are considering camp for the first time?<\/span><\/button>\n   <\/div>\n   <div id=\"collapse1717991138933-016da93b-6acd\" class=\"collapse  \" aria-labelledby=\"heading1717991138933-016da93b-6acd\">\n     <div class=\"card-body\">\n         [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The best way to become familiar with Camp O-AT-KA is to visit during the season. You can call the Camp office to make arrangements for a tour. If possible, families interested in camp should visit the summer prior to their son\u2019s first anticipated season. The Leadership team are always happy to answer any questions and share our informational materials. You can arrange for a personal visit from the Executive Director who can give you a more in depth idea about camp and answer any questions in your own home. We can also provide parent references so you can speak with a current family. Request info by completing our\u00a0<a href=\"\/?page_id=13534\/#1719158671775-1e8dd167-dbf5\">online form<\/a>, calling 207-787-3401 or e-mailing us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@campoatka.org\">info@campoatka.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]\n     <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n <\/div><div class=\"card \">\n   <div class=\"card-header bg-white pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg\" id=\"heading1717991138952-af107bb2-4176\">\n       <button class=\"btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1717991138952-af107bb2-4176\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1717991138952-af107bb2-4176\" ><span class=\"font-weight-bold text-heading-default\" >What is the best age to send my son to overnight camp?<\/span><\/button>\n   <\/div>\n   <div id=\"collapse1717991138952-af107bb2-4176\" class=\"collapse  \" aria-labelledby=\"heading1717991138952-af107bb2-4176\">\n     <div class=\"card-body\">\n         [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The \u201cright\u201d age can vary greatly among boys. In our experience, one of the best indicators is the attitude of your son. If he is expressing interest and says he is ready, then he is probably right. We will accept campers as young as age 8, but most boys begin Camp O-AT-KA at age 9 or even 10. We view the opportunity to have your son at camp as an investment and hope that once he has experienced a summer at Camp O-AT-KA, he will return for countless summers thereafter.[\/vc_column_text]\n     <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n <\/div><div class=\"card \">\n   <div class=\"card-header bg-white pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg\" id=\"heading1717991259031-9c8fec9b-a7a2\">\n       <button class=\"btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1717991259031-9c8fec9b-a7a2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1717991259031-9c8fec9b-a7a2\" ><span class=\"font-weight-bold text-heading-default\" >How can I best prepare my son for his first experience away from home?<\/span><\/button>\n   <\/div>\n   <div id=\"collapse1717991259031-9c8fec9b-a7a2\" class=\"collapse  \" aria-labelledby=\"heading1717991259031-9c8fec9b-a7a2\">\n     <div class=\"card-body\">\n         [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In our experience, we have found that sending your child away to camp is harder on the parents than the children. Summer camp is a gift you are giving your child to give him an opportunity to develop coping skills on his own, build independence and confidence, self reliance and social skills that he will use throughout his life. A few tips we have found to be helpful include: involving your son in the decision to spend time at camp, give him as much control over the process of preparing for camp, talking about what to anticipate at camp, meeting staff or other campers before the opening day of camp when possible, and using a calendar to show the length of time your son will be away. We find most importantly that parents need to be careful in expressing their own anxieties or ambivalence to their son. Do not make a \u201cpick up plan\u201d or any deal with your son that you will bring him home if he does not like camp. This sends the message that you as the parent do not have confidence in your son\u2019s ability to be on his own, and sets an expectation in his mind that he won\u2019t like camp before he ever tries it.\r\n\r\nWe also know from research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics Council that what parents say beforehand is critical. Talking about homesickness does not cause it, but how a child is prepared to be away from home can make a significant difference. Also know that if your son is consistently homesick, our staff will contact you and consult you in how we are helping your son through this transition.[\/vc_column_text]\n     <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n <\/div><div class=\"card \">\n   <div class=\"card-header bg-white pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg\" id=\"heading1717991301158-a8f97336-c305\">\n       <button class=\"btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1717991301158-a8f97336-c305\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1717991301158-a8f97336-c305\" ><span class=\"font-weight-bold text-heading-default\" >What is your camper to counselor ratio?<\/span><\/button>\n   <\/div>\n   <div id=\"collapse1717991301158-a8f97336-c305\" class=\"collapse  \" aria-labelledby=\"heading1717991301158-a8f97336-c305\">\n     <div class=\"card-body\">\n         [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Each Unit (Junior, Middle, Senior) is overseen by a Unit Head, that reports to our Summer Director. There are 2 to 3 counselors in each cabin of 6 to 10 campers and additional non-cabin staff and members of the leadership team. Our cabins differ in size but the average is one counselor to every three campers.[\/vc_column_text]\n     <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n <\/div><div class=\"card \">\n   <div class=\"card-header bg-white pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg\" id=\"heading1717991408624-66505b7c-4d9a\">\n       <button class=\"btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1717991408624-66505b7c-4d9a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1717991408624-66505b7c-4d9a\" ><span class=\"font-weight-bold text-heading-default\" >Are scholarships available?<\/span><\/button>\n   <\/div>\n   <div id=\"collapse1717991408624-66505b7c-4d9a\" class=\"collapse  \" aria-labelledby=\"heading1717991408624-66505b7c-4d9a\">\n     <div class=\"card-body\">\n         [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As a robust non-profit, we are proud to offer aid to Camp O-AT-KA to enable some campers to be with us who could not otherwise be able to come. For information, please call 207-787-3401.[\/vc_column_text]\n     <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n <\/div><div class=\"card \">\n   <div class=\"card-header bg-white pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg\" id=\"heading1717991448301-6874fe8e-198a\">\n       <button class=\"btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1717991448301-6874fe8e-198a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1717991448301-6874fe8e-198a\" ><span class=\"font-weight-bold text-heading-default\" >Is Camp O-AT-KA accredited by the American Camping Association?<\/span><\/button>\n   <\/div>\n   <div id=\"collapse1717991448301-6874fe8e-198a\" class=\"collapse  \" aria-labelledby=\"heading1717991448301-6874fe8e-198a\">\n     <div class=\"card-body\">\n         [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\r\n<p class=\"font_8\">YES! ACA accreditation means that Camp O-AT-KA complies with approximately 300 standards \u2013 including staff qualifications and training, water safety procedures, food services, health care, operational practices and emergency management.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font_8\">ACA\u2019s nationally-recognized standards program focuses primarily on the program quality, health and safety aspects of a camp\u2019s operation. 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