CAMPER FAQs
What will a day in the life of camp look like?
Please take a look at our daily schedule.
What if I need to change a skill after the first day?
Campers who wish to change a skill may do so on a Skill Change Morning. The skill coordinator will be in Dove's Den before breakfast on the first Wednesday. New schedules will be issued after morning watch.
What should I bring to camp?
Please review our packing list for items that you will find necessary or helpful to have at camp.
How do I select the skills I would like to participate in while at camp?
Campers attend six skills daily, except when pre-empted for trips or special activities. There are a few skills for which campers must pre-register and pay a fee. (Please refer to the application.) In May, campers will return the skill selection sheet they received in their April camper-parent packet. We begin skill placement prior to your arrival at camp and will not have final skill schedules until late Sunday night of opening day. Schedules are distributed on Monday morning prior to 1st skill. Skill offerings for a given session are determined by the camper skill requests and the availability of teaching staff.
How often do the skills meet?
A-1W and C-1W (6 day sessions)
- Full skill days are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
A and C sessions:
- Full skill days are on the first Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- On the first Friday, campers attend morning hall activities and afternoon skills (3rd - 6th).
- Saturday (sleep late, no 1st skill, 2nd -5th skill regular schedule, 6th skill to be announced)
- No skills on Sunday
- Full skill days on the second Monday and Wednesday
- On the second Tuesday campers attend morning skills (1st and 2nd) and afternoon hall activities.
- On the second Thursday - special morning activities (horse show, pool & games) and afternoon activities (all skills will meet briefly to wrap up their session's activities, packing, and special practice times)
B1 and B2 sessions:
- Full skill days are on the first Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- On the first Thursday, campers attend morning hall activities and afternoon activities (3rd-6th).
- Saturday (sleep late, no 1st skill, 2nd-5th skill - regular schedule, 6th skill to be announced).
- No skills on Sunday.
- Full skill days on the second Monday and Wednesday.
- On the second Tuesday, campers attend morning skills (1st and 2nd) and afternoon hall activities.
- On the second Thursday - special morning activities (horse show, pool & games) and afternoon activities (all skills will meet briefly to wrap up their session's activities, packing, and special practice times).
What time do we have to wake up? What time do we have to go to bed?
- Wake up time is usually between 7:45 and 8:00 AM.
- Lights out for the Hummingbirds - 9:30 PM.
- Lights out for the Cardinals - 9:45 PM.
- Lights out for the Eagles and Bluejays- 10:15 PM.
How much money do I need to bring?
We suggest $90 for every two week session and we strongly encourage campers to deposit their money in their camper spending account upon arrival rather than leave it in their rooms. Charges for personal items, cluster and hall activities, medical expenses, and camp store/canteen will be deducted. The campers are issued limited money as needed. After camp, any unused spending money is refunded. Spending overages can be settled on closing day at the camp office, or you will be billed.
Can I bring my own costumes or musical instruments for night activities?
Absolutely! Please feel free to bring costumes, musical instruments, and accompaniment CDs to camp. The opportunities to use costumes and instruments are many - Talent Show, morning chapel, and then nights such as Country Fair, Super Bowl, Masquerade Night, etc... Evening activities vary from session to session and are subject to change.
How often is the camp store open and what items are available?
The camp store is open on opening day and daily during canteen time. Stamps, cards, stationery, disposable cameras, toothbrushes, and clothing are sold in the camp store.
Will I get free time during the day?
We strive to balance the need to keep campers constructively active (thus preventing boredom and homesickness) with the need for campers to have some time to slow down and enjoy moments with their friends.
After canteen time, campers will go to their cluster and enjoy free time. Once girls have gone through the first five days of camp, we begin to slow down the pace of things (i.e., sleep late Saturday and Sunday).
You will play, laugh, learn, love, and smile more than ever before!
Is camp fun?
Oooh yeah! You will love every minute of it so much you will not want to leave!!!
