FAQs
How do I get to Camp?
Please note our driving directions.
When is check-in and check-out?
We thank you for arriving within the noted time-frames, as we are unable to accommodate early arrivals.
- Summer Camp check-In is on Sunday between 1:00-2:30pm; check-out is on Friday between 2:00-3:30pm.
- Teen Adventure Trips check-in is on Sunday between 1:00-2:00pm; check-out is on Friday between 10:00-11:00am.
How many cabin mate requests can I make per session?
We accept one cabin mate request per camper, per session. This is done at the time of registration online, or noted on the paper Registration Form.
What kind of background checks are done with staff members?
Every person we hire to work at our camp goes through an extensive background check that includes submission of a thorough application packet, interviews with the Director, CORI and SORI background checks, and three separate references.
What are the age requirements of your summer programs?
Program Participants:
- Camp Burgess & Hayward campers: 7-15 years old
- Teen Adventure Program: 12-17 years old
- Counselor in Training (CIT) program: 16 years old or entering 11th grade
- Junior Counselors: 17 years old or have completed the CIT program
- Counselors: 18+ (mostly college students or high school seniors)
- Resource Staff, Trips Staff & Outdoor Education Staff: 21+
Is there a visiting day?
Because our sessions are only 1 or 2 weeks long, there are no parent days or visiting days at our camp.
Can campers be picked up during the session?
We ask that you do not pick up any camper during a session as it strongly impacts their and the other campers' cabin experiences. We thank you in advance for selecting the correct session for your summer schedule.
How do I keep in touch with my camper?
We encourage parents to send their campers snail mail, which is handed out every night after dinner. You can also email your camper on our website; these are printed out for campers after dinner. Phones and other electronic devices are not used by campers. Please leave these personal items at home.
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