Camping

Arrival at Camp

Opening Day Check-in Stations

  1. As you drive in the gate, stop and learn the name of the unit where your camper will be living.

  2. Drive to the new Laura Van Pelt Education Complex Pavilion to drop off camper's luggage and then return your car to the parking lot.

  3. Keep any medications, Trading Post monies, and/or mail for your camper with you.

  4. Walk to Station 1 inside the new Laura Van Pelt Education Complex Building and pick up your camper's health card and complete any missing information.

  5. Move on to Station 2 for the camper health screening. Staff members will be checking your camper's temperature, feet and hair. Turn in the health card unless you need to see the nurse.

  6. Visit with the nurse to leave medications or discuss any medical concerns.

  7. Head over to Station 3 which is the Trading Post to: 1) purchase any necessary items that might have been left at home; 2) turn in mail; 3) order a camp picture; 4) leave monies for your camper's account. You might even grab a snack!

  8. By this time, your camper's luggage should be at her unit living area. Hike to the unit; meet one of your camper's counselors, help settle your camper into her cabin or tent by assisting with her luggage and bedding.

  9. It's now time to say goodbye to your camper so she can prepare to join the FUN at the pool or corral!

  10. Meet the camp director at 4:00 pm for a brief orientation of your camper's fun-filled week! This is a good time for questions and answers.

Water will be available at all stations

Check-in Procedures

Gate will open at 3:00 pm. Campers and parents will be greeted at the gate upon arrival. Counselors will direct you through check-in. Medications are turned in and a short health screening will be conducted. Our Trading Post will be open for shopping and to deposit monies.

Checkout Procedures

Gate will open at 10:00 am. Campers are not allowed to leave camp with anyone other than the parent or guardian without a signed, written statement from the parent authorizing the specific adult by name that is picking up the child. This should be discussed with the camp director at check-in as well as, any special custody arrangements and/or restrictions for your child.

Parent Orientation

Orientations are held at 4:00 pm on check-in days. This gives parents an opportunity to ask questions, hear about the upcoming week, and talk with the camp director.