INFO FOR PARENTS

PICKUP AND DROP OF TIMES

JUNIOR & YOUNG TEEN CAMPS

  • CAMPER CHECK-IN is between 4:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday

  • CAMPER PICK-UP is at our closing program at 5:45 PM on Friday

Please note: We don’t check-in campers prior to check in time, and there is no advantage to showing up early.

FAMILY CAMP

  • FAMILY CHECK-IN is between 6:00pm-7:00pm Friday

  • FAMILY DEPARTURE is at 12:00pm on Sunday

JR. SQUIRT

  • CAMPER CHECK-IN is between 10:00-11:00am Tuesday

  • CAMPER PICK-UP is at our closing program at 5:45pm on Wednesday

SR. SQUIRT

  • CAMPER CHECK-IN is between 4:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday

  • CAMPER PICK-UP is at our closing program at 5:45pm on Tuesday

PACKING LIST

Summer Camp Packing List

  • Water Bottle! 

  • Bedding/Sleeping Bag and Pillow

  • Bible & notebook if you have one

  • Bug Spray, Sunscreen

  • Raincoat and Boots if you have them

  • Toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush, etc.)

  • Running Shoes and Sandals

  • Flashlight

  • Hat and Sunglasses

  • Towel

  • modest swimsuit (preferably a 1 piece or tankini. A tank top will be required with 2 piece swimsuits where a camper’s stomach is showing. Please leave small, poorly fitting, or immodest bathing suits at home)

  • Jacket or Sweater

  • Long Pants if in Horsemanship

  • Red Shirt and Blue Shirt for wide games (if you own them)

  • They may also wish to bring a book, colouring book and pencils, or other quiet activities during Snoozola in our schedule.

Please, leave these things at home:

  • Valuables – this includes expensive clothes and electronics

  • Cell phones – campers may not have cell phones or other communication devices

  • Dangerous items – knives (unless you are at Wild Camp), firecrackers, and fireworks

  • Food – we want our wildlife to stay outside your cabin; don’t worry, snacks are available at our Tuck Shop daily.

  • Drugs and alcohol – if any camper brings intoxicating or illegal drugs, tobacco products, or alcohol to camp, the camper will be sent home at their parent’s/guardian’s expense.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Our staff and volunteers are chosen and trained to provide a safe environment for our campers. We always aim for physical safety in activities, disease prevention practices, mitigating environmental dangers (such as sun and insect exposure), and bullying prevention. Our goal is to have maximum supervision, that is, to have all our campers supervised at all times, within reason.

Our First Aid attendant on-site is equipped to:

  • Deliver regular medication to campers.

  • Bandage bumps and bruises.

  • Mend minor injuries.

  • Deliver over-the-counter medicine as needed.

  • Provide immediate first aid.

  • Bring campers to a doctor in town or hospital when appropriate.

In the event of an emergency, the nearest hospital is within 30 minutes from camp at normal driving speeds.

Medications

All medication (including over the counter drugs such as Advil, Tylenol, etc.) brought to camp must be given to the camp first aid atendant at registration. Only our qualified first aid trained staff are able to deliver it to campers. We strongly discourage “medication holidays;” if your child requires medication during the school year they must also take it regularly at camp. Please bring these medications to check-in and submit them to the camp first aid attendant; the first aid attendant will ensure it is administered appropriately.

No medication is allowed in cabins. If your child requires emergency medications (e.g. epi-pens, ventolin), please bring two sets: one for the camp first aid attendant and one to be kept on the camper. Ensure these prescriptions are properly labeled, full, and brought to camp in a fanny pack or small backpack.

Homesick Campers

We strongly discourage campers from calling home as this often makes them more homesick, and we are simply not equipped for our campers to make/receive phone calls unless it is an emergency. We try to keep them busy and give them extra attention. If necessary, the Executive Director will call a parent/guardian to discuss the situation and the parent/guardian will decide whether or not the child should go home. We will deal with these on a case by case basis.

LOST AND FOUND

If you discover you are missing an item once you return home, please CONTACT US with your camper’s name, the week they attended, and a detailed description of the item.

All lost and found requests are processed through email. Please don’t contact our camp office by phone for lost and found items.

If your item has been found, you will be contacted about options to return the item to you.

Lost and found items are kept until the end of September each year.

CABIN PLACEMENT

Campers are placed in cabins of up to 11 campers, based on their age and biological sex. When filling out the camper registration form, you may indicate any friends your child would like to share a cabin with. We will make every effort to accommodate these requests.

Please note that cabin placements are done before campers arrive. When you arrive to check-in on Sunday, you will find out which cabin your child is in and be introduced to their cabin leader at the cabin.

One of the best parts about camp is making new friends! If your child is coming to camp for the first time or is not bringing a friend, don’t worry; campers have lots of opportunities to make friends not only with their cabin groups, but also with other campers during daily activities. Our staff are trained to ensure everyone feels welcomed and to encourage friendship building among campers.

Questions? Get in touch!

We're happy to answer any questions you might have about your child's camp experience. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions or concerns.

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