Roommates, program, housing, meals, etc.
How do I know into which age group my child should be registered? Is it by the grade they will be going into or the grade they have just completed?
- We go by the grade just completed. Therefore, the youngest child we can take in summer residential camp is one that just finished the 1st grade. We offer a day camp for children aged
What if both of my choices for a camp are full?
- We will call or email you to see if there is a 3rd choice.
How many roommate requests can my child specify?
- We ask that campers request no more than 1 other person to be their roommate. Each of these individuals must also request each other on the registration form. This helps us to know that it is "okay" with the other family for your child to room with their child. Occasionally, we will allow up to three to be grouped together as roommates (not in First Camp Adventure). However, we are never able to allow more than 3. After 60 years of offering the summer camping program, we have learned that the camp experience is better for ALL involved by not allowing more than 2-3 room together. If a group of registrations come in that involve roommate requests of more than 3 campers, the summer area directors will split up the group in order to make the appropriate cabin assignments. Additionally, no roommate requests or changes will be accepted any later than one week prior to your camper's first day of camp. Any roommate requests or changes must be in writing - either on the original registration or in a subsequent follow-up email or letter. Please contact the Program Director if you have questions about this policy.
My child has specific dietary needs that need to be addressed. Are you equipped to handle this and how do I alert you to the needs?
- Most dietary needs can be met while at camp. If you register online, please list your dietary needs in the "allergies" or "notes" section of the online registration. If you register by paper, there is a place on the registration form to check that your child has specific needs. We then ask that you document those needs on the registration form. If you need additional space to provide more information concerning your child's specific dietary needs, we invite you to send a letter or email to the Registration Office with detailed instructions we can pass along to the Food Service Manager. If there is a problem or a questions concerning your specific needs, our Food Service Manager will be in contact with you directly.
May I send my child with Tylenol or Advil in case they need it?
- Children may not keep any medications in their possession, including over-the-counter medications, while at camp. If your child must bring medication to camp, please leave it in the original container and furnish specific, written instructions for its administration using our medication form. PLEASE BRING THIS FORM WITH YOU. We do not accept the form ahead of time as medications can change at the last minute. If campers arrive with medications, but do not have this form, the person dropping of the camper will need to fill one out. The directions must match those given on the prescription container. Staff will receive medication and the form during the check-in process.