Summer Resident Camp Parent Info

Sample Schedule

This schedule is only a sample of a possible day at camp.
The schedule may vary depending upon age group and specific day of the week.

What to Pack

Please label all belongings with camper’s name and phone number. If the camper leaves something behind, call with a detailed description of the item and the week of camp attended.

• Sleeping bag and pillow
• Toiletries (towel, soap, toothbrush…)
• Footwear for showers and waterfront
• Warm jacket
• Flashlight
• Towel & swimsuit (one-piece for girls)
• Changes of clothing and shoes
• Fitted sheet for bunk bed (optional)
• Bible, notebook, pen (Bibles available)
• Skateboard or skates (for skatepark participants)
• Leather boots and jeans (for moto-x participants)

Please do not bring:

• Radios
• Tape, MP3, DVD or CD players
• Cell phones
• Fishing gear
• Knives
• Fireworks
• Personal sports equipment
• Animals
• Expensive items
  
• STRICTLY PROHIBITED: alcohol, drugs and weapons of any kind.
  

NOTE: High school campers who drive to camp must report to and turn in their car keys to the camp leadership team.

Cabin Assignments

All cabin assignments are made before you arrive. To be assigned to the same cabin as a friend, you and your friend(s) (no more than three campers together, within two consecutive grades) must have already requested each other. During check-in, our staff will be on hand to escort you to your cabin!

Our Staff

Our counselors and staff undergo an intensive application process and are selected for their Christian commitment and their passion for mentoring youth. Rigorous training is provided for staff who facilitate activities, and all members commit to upholding the highest safety standards and teaching at different levels of skill.

2010 Check-In & Check-Out Times

 
Junior camp check-in begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Please arrive between 3 and 4pm Sunday afternoon. Check-out is Thursday at 9am.

High School camp check-in begins at 7:30am on Monday. Please arrive between 7:30 and 8:30am Monday morning. Check-out is Saturday at 1pm.

Middle School 1 and 2 check-in begins at 3pm on Sunday. Please arrive between 3 and 4pm on Sunday afternoon. Check-out is Saturday at 9am.

Any special health needs or medications should be turned in to the Health Supervisor during check-in.

High school campers who drive to camp must report to and turn in their car keys to the camp leadership team.

Swim Checks

Camper swim checks take place Sunday after the camper check-in. The test consists of a short swim and a short session of treading water in our swim area under the supervision of our waterfront staff. Please be prepared for this and have the camper’s swimwear accessible.

Family Day

After Junior and Middle School check-in, parents and family are invited to stay for our barbecue and Island Lake program introduction.  At this time parents may depart or attend an optional Q & A session with the Director and the Camp Nurse. The cost for dinner is $5 per person or $15 for a family. The program will feature free off-road motorcycle rides for children ages 1-7. At the conclusion of dinner, campers will begin their Camp Orientation. Please plan to attend and join the fun.

Phoning and Visiting

 
We are fully conscious of our great responsibility to care for your camper. In the case of any emergency, either physical or otherwise, you will be notified promptly. Consequently, we do not allow personal phone calls, either incoming or outgoing, or personal visitation during the camp session due to the interruption to the schedule and the effect on camper morale. If a serious concern arises, you may contact the camp director to discuss the situation.

Lost and Found

Please be sure to label all belongings with camper’s name and phone number.  If you discover that your camper left something behind, call with a detailed description of the item and the week of camp attended.  We will attempt to locate the item and mail it to you. You will be asked to provide the postage required to return the item. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the summer.

Store Deposit

We use a “bank” system so campers do not have to keep track of cash during the week. You may send store deposits with your camp fee payments, call our office at least two weeks before your camp session, or deposit spending money directly into your camper’s store account when you check in on the first day of camp. Any money not spent will be refunded in cash to the camper on Saturday morning at breakfast. Spending money may be used for the following:

• Camp clothing and merchandise (stickers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats…): $0.50 - $45
• Snacks and beverages (candy limit is $3/day): $0.25 - $3
• Cabin pictures and all camp photos can be purchased on Sunday and will be deliverd to the campers on the last day of camp. Color 5X7 will be available.