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1 2020 Family Information Guide Hello and Welcome to Camp Crosley YMCA! Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your child’s life this summer. Please know that we see this as a very large act of faith on your part and a huge responsibility for us. That is a responsibility that we will not take lightly. We certainly hope that your child is able to come to camp and have the most fun possible. We will work our hardest to help them have the best time here. However, we want you, as parents, to know that camp is much more than just fun. We put in every effort to help your child grow in multiple ways. We aim to help them grow in social skills through making new friends, learning about people from different backgrounds, and countries even, and bonding with their cabin mates. We aim to help them grow in confidence and a willingness to try new things through our many skill clinics and cabin activities. We aim to help them grow in being comfortable to just be themselves and love it through encouraging them every step of the way. We aim to help them grow in those and many other ways while giving them time away from screens and enjoying the nature around them. We will take time daily to remind them of the core values of the YMCA of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and how to use them and appreciate them effectively. The information in this guide is very important. It is our hope that this information will help you and your child to be prepared for an amazing experience. If you find you still have questions you may contact me by e-mail at [email protected] or phone at 574-834-2331. Our staff is here to help in any way we can. Welcome to the Crosley Family! Serving Youth, Grant Jasper Summer Camp Director Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. HOW TO CONTACT CAMP HOW TO CONTACT CAMP PHYSICAL AND MAILING ADDRESS: E-MAIL: Camp Crosley YMCA [email protected] 165 EMS T2 Lane WEBSITE: North Webster, IN 46555 www.campcrosley.org PHONE: OFFICE HOURS: 574-834-2331 8:30 am - 5:30 pm EST MONDAYFRIDAY Calls after 5:30 are for emergencies only

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2020 Family Information Guide

Hello and Welcome to Camp Crosley YMCA!

Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your child’s life this summer. Please know that we see this as a very large act of faith on your part and a huge responsibility for us. That is a responsibility that we will not take lightly. We certainly hope that your child is able to come to camp and have the most fun possible. We will work our hardest to help them have the best time here. However, we want you, as parents, to know

that camp is much more than just fun. We put in every effort to help your child grow in multiple ways. We aim to help them grow in social skills through making new friends, learning about people from different backgrounds, and countries even, and bonding with their cabin mates. We aim to help them grow in confidence and a willingness to try new things through our many skill clinics and cabin activities. We aim to help them grow in being comfortable to just be themselves and love it through encouraging them every step of the way. We aim to help them grow in those and many other ways while giving them time away from screens and enjoying the nature around them. We will take time daily to remind them of the core values of the YMCA of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and how to use them and appreciate them effectively.

The information in this guide is very important. It is our hope that this information will help you and your child to be prepared for an amazing experience. If you find you still have questions you may contact me by e-mail at [email protected] or phone at 574-834-2331. Our staff is here to help in any way we can. Welcome to the Crosley Family!

Serving Youth, Grant Jasper Summer Camp Director

Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs

that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

HOW TO CONTACT CAMP HOW TO CONTACT CAMP

PHYSICAL AND MAILING ADDRESS: E-MAIL: Camp Crosley YMCA [email protected]

165 EMS T2 Lane WEBSITE: North Webster, IN 46555 www.campcrosley.org PHONE: OFFICE HOURS: 574-834-2331 8:30 am - 5:30 pm EST MONDAY–FRIDAY Calls after 5:30 are for emergencies only

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HOW TO CONTACT CAMP PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

PLANNING CHECKLIST After registering for camp: ___ Read through this entire Family Information Guide. ___ Double check your registration date/session and call the office if you registered for the wrong session. ___ Please make sure your Camper Release form has names and contact information of people other than the parents information. Once registered, forms are locked, but you may contact the office with any changes. Prior May 31, 2020: ___ Make sure all of the online forms have been completed, especially the Health History form. In- complete medical forms will delay your check in and you will be required to complete them

at Check In. ___ Finalize all payments for camp. If payments are not completed, your spot may be opened up to our online wait list. ___ Make sure you have created your camper’s store account with FunFangle through the invitation email. Two weeks before your camp: ___ Make sure you have correct doses of medications needed for camp in the original container. Please do not send the entire container of medications as we cannot mail the unused portion if left behind. ___ Discuss Camp Crosley’s discipline policies with your camper found on page 7. ___ Review the packing list at the end of this packet. ___ If there are any food allergies, contact our Hospitality Director, Renee Beaver, by emailing her at: [email protected]. When you arrive at Crosley:

___ Leave your luggage in your vehicle. No pets allowed, unless it is a certified service animal. ___ Check-in at the designated area following the parking lot attendant’s directions (listed in this packet). ___ Bring any medications, mail and/or packages (no more than 2 packages, please) down to the dining hall area.

ONLINE FORMS REQUIRED Camper Confidential form – has essential information about your camper and cabin mate request

Camper Release form – a mandatory form listing who is designated to pick up your camper besides

the parents Liability form – a mandatory form to release of liability and to give permission for photos taken of

your camper Health History form – is required health, medical and insurance information

HOW TO CONTACT CAMP CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

CANCELLATION/REFUNDS The $100 per week registration fee is NON REFUNDABLE. The Specialty Activity fees are NON REFUNDABLE.

All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to camp office. Email is acceptable. If you cancel more than four weeks before your camp session starts, all fees (except non-refundable

fees) will be refunded in full. Due to difficulty of filling cancelled spots prior to your camp arrival, any cancellations less than four

weeks will NOT receive a refund. If a camper is unable to complete the session due to a medical reason, a refund will be made on a pro

-rated basis. Homesickness or being sent home due to disciplinary reasons are NOT conditions for refund. All refunds are issued by check through the Muncie YMCA office. Camp Store refunds are processed

two weeks after each session has ended through FunFangle. Any remaining balance of $5.00 or less will automatically go to our camper scholarship fund.

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HOW TO CONTACT CAMP CABIN MATE REQUEST

CABIN MATE REQUEST Cabin mate requests are accepted and inserted in Question #1 on the Camper Confidential form. Camp honors up to two “mutually requested” names. A “mutual request” is formed when two campers of similar age request each other. It is unfair to the other campers in a cabin to have a large group who already know one another placed together. Beds are not reserved. They are filled on a first-come basis on check-in day. Just a reminder, campers 13 -15 years will be in North Village and campers 7 -12 years will be in main camp. If a camper has a request for a camper in a different age group, the older one will usually move DOWN to the younger cabin. If you are requesting that your child not be placed with a certain child, it is your responsibility to inform the other family prior to arrival at camp.

HOW TO CONTACT CAMP CHECK IN PROCEDURES

Week long camp sessions Check-In Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Check-Out Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

For Check In, parking lot attendants will direct you as to where to park. Please, leave your luggage in your vehicle until after Check In. No pets allowed (Unless they are service animals). We do ask you to bring your camper’s over the counter and/or prescription medications, any mail and/or your two packages with you to the Dining Hall area.

“Registration” area following the directions of the parking lot attendants for any unpaid balances or any

incomplete Medical History forms (staff are not permitted to complete medical forms).

“Medical” area for ALL campers to complete a medical review whether you have any medications or not. All medications (even over the counter meds) must be in the original container with the correct amount of doses for the week. Do not send an entire supply of medications as we are not permit-ted, by law, to mail unused or forgotten medications through the U.S.P.S.

“Specialty Activity” area to check in with our Specialty Directors or to make any adjustments to

Specialty Activities (such as Waterskiing, Horseback Riding, Mini Bikes, Sailing or Scuba).

“Camp Store” will be open for any purchases through FunFangle or to purchase pre-packaged gift bags.

“Mail” area to drop off mail and packages (no more than 2 packages) per camper at our camp post office.

Early Pick Up - If you need to pick your camper up earlier than Saturday, you will need to get an Early

Pickup card in your child’s cabin. Fill out the card and give it to your camper’s counselor. Also you may indicate early pick up on the Camper Release form. However, because of the importance of the Closing Ceremony, we ask that you not interrupt the experience for other campers. Therefore, we ask for early pick up, you arrive between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. E.S.T. Friday nights.

Late Check In - We understand your camper may be late checking in due to sports, tournaments or events that may delay your arrival. We ask you call the office, before Friday at 5:30 p.m., and give us an estimated time of arrival. When you Check In, you will come directly to the Welcome Center and staff will assist you to your cabin.

OTHER CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT TIMES

Mini Camps - Check-In Sunday 2—4 pm E.S.T. Check-Out Wednesday 9—10 am E.S.T.

Day Camp- Check-In Mon - Fri 9 am E.S.T. Check-Out Mon - Fri 5 pm E.S.T.

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HOW TO CONTACT CAMP WHILE YOUR CHILD IS AT CAMP

SPECIALTY ACTIVITIES Specialty Activities are optional, require specialized equipment, trained instructors, and take the place of a regular skills clinic choice. Pre-registration and additional fees are required. No more than two per week.

Waterskiing/Wakeboarding Mini-Bikes Sailing Ages 9-15 Ages 11-15 Ages 10 –15 We teach beginning and slalom Learn bike safety and maintenance. Navigation, rigging skiing. basics & safety taught.

Horseback Riding Scuba Ages 9-15 Ages 10—15 Learn horse care & riding, using both Certified instructor led Western & English styles. “I tried Scuba” certificate.

SKILLS CLINICS Each camper will have an opportunity at the beginning of the week to choose 3 skills clinics for the week. Skills are held daily in the morning. Unfortunately, the first choice in all programs is not always possible. Here are some examples of activities, but this is not an exhaustive list.

Waterfront Sports Fine Arts Outdoor Canoeing Archery Drama High Ropes Kayaking Soccer Dance Low Ropes Fishing Tennis Music Fusion Climbing Tower Log Rolling Volleyball Video Outdoor Cooking Paddle Boards Basketball Arts/Crafts

Flag Football Sketching Energize Photography Riflery

VISITORS To run camp most effectively, we need to free campers from outside contacts as much as possible. (Often well meaning parents may unintentionally decrease the effectiveness of a camper’s experience at camp by interfer-ing with campers when they should be engaged in camp activities). Parents are strongly discouraged from visiting during the camp week. Visitation often causes homesickness and is not recommended. However, parents of campers staying more than one week may schedule a visit on weekends by contacting the office. You will then be required to stop in the Welcome Center to sign your camper out, show proof of I.D. and then sign the camper back in. If there is an emergency, please make arrangements with the Summer Camp Director.

HOMESICKNESS All campers experience some degree of homesickness. This is a normal feeling, and our staff is trained to deal with the initial signs; in some cases they are assisted by Program Directors and if need be, you may be contacted. We encourage parents to be brave, to cooperate with the Camp administration, and to believe that their child will benefit the most by staying at camp for the entire session. Parents can help their kids understand these feelings BEFORE coming to camp by sharing coping strategies and packing small photos of families or pets for campers to have at camp. Parents should avoid making a pre-camp promise that he/she can call home or be picked up early if they get homesick. Camp builds self confidence and working through homesickness can boost a child’s self worth in a huge way. There are no refunds for campers who leave early, even if they go home the first day. If a child really does not want to go to camp, you may consider waiting until he/she is older.

DRESS CODE We expect our campers to dress in camp appropriate clothes. Boys must wear a shirt at all times and girls’ tank top straps should be at least two fingers thick. No midriff shirts. Sandals should have back straps for

safety purposes. Flip flops are allowed only in the showers. For swimming we ask girls to wear a one piece suit or a tankini that covers the stomach. Boys must have board shorts/swim trunks. Camp is a “drama free” zone, so please do not pack clothing with suggestive slogans or political messages. Campers should bring old clothing that can get wet and dirty without concern.

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BEDBUGS Bed bugs have made resurgence in all 50 states in the US. We have learned that bed bugs are not a result of shortfalls in sanitation, but rather result from carriers transporting bed bugs from site to site. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), bed bugs should not be considered a medical or public health hazard; bed bugs are not known to spread disease. We have a rigorous pest control and preventative management plan. We take prevention quite seriously, and have our staff and a pest control company managing these issues. As an added precaution, camp participants can take steps when they arrive home from camp. First, campers can

place luggage in large plastic garbage bags and keep them sealed with a knot until laundry and bedding is ready to be washed. Then, wash all laundry and bedding in very hot water (120+ degrees) and then run through two cycles in the dryer on its hottest temperature. Lastly, thoroughly spray suitcases and duffle bags with rubbing alcohol. A comprehensive list of questions and answers about this national issue can be found online at www.medicinenet.com/bed_bugs/article.htm.

ILLNESS/ACCIDENTS At Check In, to ensure every camper will have a healthy experience while at camp, every camper MUST be checked in with one of our medical staff where they will be screened for any recent illnesses. Since camp is a communal environment, it is critical to make sure campers do not have head lice, any contagious/infectious diseases, or any open wounds. If it is found that your camper has head lice, any contagious or infectious diseases, or any open wounds, while at camp you will be notified immediately and any action from there will be discussed between you and our director.

Camp Crosley YMCA has a health care professional on site and a medical facility open 24 hours a day. Parents will be called to take their child home should the camper become ill enough to spend more than 24 hours in the infirmary. In an emergency, phone contact with parents/guardians is established immediately or in the event of an accident. Camp’s practice is to contact parents when there is concern about a camper’s health and/or when a situation is not progressing as expected. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians for any and all charges incurred if off-site medical treatment or prescription medications are needed. If parents have an emergency after 5:30 p.m., you may call our answering machine to get the Manager on Duty’s phone number for emergencies ONLY.

CAMP STORE FunFangle is our vendor for the Compass Store and the Snack Shack to provide a “cashless” Point of Sale (POS) system for store purchases.

FunFangle securely tracks camper deposits and purchases through name search and facial recognition. Parents will have access to their camper’s store account and can place a daily spending limit on food.

Easier deposits from different sources (like grandparents, aunts, etc.) along with easier donations and payments online. Accounts can be switched or changed between siblings or moved from one session to another. Parents will be able to track store accounts replenish accounts from home if getting low. Compass Store accounts are closed out two weeks after each session. Refunds of $5 or less

automatically go to the camper scholarship fund and anything above $5 will be refunded to the credit card on file.

Our Compass Store carries t-shirts, sweat shirts, bracelets, patches and other novelty items carrying the Camp Crosley logo. Prices of items may range from $3—$40. The Compass Store will be open at Check In and Check Out. In addition, each cabin will have the opportunity to visit the store during the week. There is also the Snack Shack with candy and drinks available during the afternoon swim time and open to each cabin daily. Healthier snacks are still provided by camp and are included in the price of camp. These snacks are distributed

to all campers at a designated snack time each day.

WHAT NOT TO BRING Cell phones, IPods/IPads, or laptop computers are not permitted as camp has a policy to protect the privacy of campers. If it discovered your child have any of these items after you leave, the items will be locked up in the office until Check– Out. Please do not send plastic drawer sets to keep clothes in as there is not enough room in the cabins for these items. No drugs, tobacco products, alcohol or weapons are permitted and are

grounds for immediate dismissal from camp. Also, we ask that you do not send cash with your camper. The store is set up for electronic purchases so there is no need for cash.

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HOW TO CONTACT CAMP COMMUNICATING WITH CAMPERS

Campers love to receive letters and packages from home during their week at camp. Camp provides once a day “mail call” at snack time when we distribute letters and packages from home. Please try to write to your campers so that they receive a letter the 1st or 2nd day of camp. Keep cards and letters cheery and newsy in such a way that will not make your camper homesick. If you receive a letter, don’t be alarmed if the letters sound upsetting, but usually, by the time you receive the letter, the camper has already adjusted and often has forgotten what he/she wrote. In other words, “no news is good news” as far as campers are concerned.

Please keep in mind, do not send any mail or packages (mail takes days to get here) after Thursday, as Friday is the last day mail is distributed to the campers. Campers are not allowed to make or receive personal phone calls, nor do they have access to a computer because they are busy with activities (except in the case of a family crisis, emergency, or when deemed necessary by the Camp Director). When you send

mail or packages, please list camper’s first and last name along with the cabin name as shown below:

Regular Mail: Camper’s First and Last Name

Cabin Name Camp Crosley YMCA 165 EMS T2 Lane

North Webster, IN 46555 After 5:30 p.m. and on weekends the office is closed, you may call and leave a voice mail on the answering machine or a Manager on Duty’s phone number will be listed in case of any EMERGENCIES ONLY.

CARE PACKAGES/MAIL

Care packages still may not contain food of any kind due to the growing number of children we serve

who have severe food allergies, as well as the fact that our cabins are in a woodland setting, and food attracts critters. Free daily snacks are provided, in addition, snacks may be purchased at the Snack Shack.

In order to control costs, we ask you only send or leave two (2) packages a week per camper, especially,

during Check In. Some items campers enjoy and like to share are puzzle books, MadLibs, cards/card games and glo sticks.

CAMPER PHOTOS

Here’s what you can expect from our photographers this summer. Our photographers do their best to capture the spirit of summer at Camp Crosley. We understand that these photos are your only window into your child’s experience at Camp Crosley, and we take that responsibility seriously. Here are some things to keep in mind.

We can only guarantee that your child will appear in your child’s cabin picture. Each cabin will

have their photo taken as a group, sometime after all of the late arrivals have settled in.

We upload images in the evenings. Uploads can be time consuming and the upload happens between 10:00 pm and midnight.

We take more pictures of Pathfinders and Explorers (Main Village) than Challengers (North Village). This is because Pathfinders and Explorers will outnumber Challengers, and in those cases, we’ll take more pictures of Main Village.

There are far fewer photos to upload on days when we have inclement weather. On days when campers have to spend considerable time inside we won’t be able to take as many pictures.

We capture a wide range of emotions. Don’t worry if your camper isn’t smiling. We do our best to capture emotions throughout the week. Just because your child isn’t smiling in a photo does not mean your child is unhappy or upset.

We can’t fulfill photo requests. We don’t have the capacity to fulfill specific photo requests while maintaining our commitment to capturing the spirit of Camp Crosley.

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HOW TO CONTACT CAMP BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

BUILDING CHARACTER Camp Crosley YMCA has been committed to building character in young people since 1915. Today we carry on this tradition by asking campers to assist in cleaning the cabin. Each morning, time is set aside for the camp-ers to tidy up their cabin. We feel this helps to build pride in the cabin group’s appearance as well as teaching good habits of cleanliness. Camp Crosley YMCA strives to build Christian character in everything we do. Our staff uses their activities as an opportunity to build campers in the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

GRAFFITI The staff and board of directors of Camp Crosley YMCA are working hard to provide a safe, clean and well cared for facility for your family. Our policy is to remove any evidence of graffiti from our camp’s surfaces and to

charge the camper for the replacement or repair of the property. Please discuss this with your child before his/her arrival. Our goal is to keep our facility in the condition you would expect of an excellent program.

BULLYING Camp Crosley YMCA has adopted a no tolerance policy on bullying of any kind. There are several different kinds of bullying including physical (hitting, tripping, holding door closed), verbal (name calling, belittling, humiliating) and social (exclusion, singling out for ridicule, coercion). Camp will not tolerate these behaviors

at any age from male or female campers, on or off camp in person or via electronic devices and violation of these standards may result in dismissal from Camp (with no reimbursement for missed days).

SPECIAL NEEDS

Campers with special emotional or physical needs should be called to the attention of the Camp Director and

Summer Camp Director prior to their arrival in camp. Also, a full description of any unique requirements

should be included on the Confidential Information Form and discussed with our Camp Director and Summer

Camp Director. We welcome campers with special needs that we are able to accommodate. Please arrange a

meeting and tour of camp with our Directors to make sure that the needs of your child do not exceed our

training and capabilities.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY

All camp activities are designed to reinforce the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

In order for all campers to have the best possible experience, all campers need to be aware of the rules and

agree to follow them. If a camper consistently or excessively breaks the rules and chooses not to take part in

camp, they can negatively affect other campers by jeopardizing their physical or emotional safety. When this

happens, all other campers in the program fail to receive the best possible camp experience. In the event that

a camper chooses to not participate in camp we will encourage them to do so by following the rules and values

of camp.

Behavior Guidelines:

Campers are responsible for their words and actions.

We respect each other and the environment. Honesty will be the basis for all relationships and interactions.

We will care for ourselves and those around us.

We will have the courage to speak up. We will embrace and include each other’s qualities and differences. Campers are to follow directions from staff members. We keep our hands, feet and other body parts to ourselves. Campers must travel with their group.

Any disciplinary measures used will relate to the camper’s specific actions and will be handled in a timely

manner. No physical punishment, humiliation, scare tactics or controlling measures shall be allowed. Methods

associated with food deprivation or extended isolation are not permissible. It may be necessary to separate the

camper until he/she is able to regain control and join the program.

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HOW TO CONTACT CAMP BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

The following behaviors are not acceptable and may result in the immediate suspension of a camper for the

reminder of the session at overnight camp.

Endangering the health and safety of oneself or others. Stealing or damaging camp or personal property.

Continual disruption of the program. Refusal to follow the behavior guidelines. Using profanity or engaging in inappropriate conversations. Bullying behavior or any acts of violence.

Camp staff will always work toward developing a cooperative plan of action to maximize a camper’s chance of

success. Camp Crosley YMCA strives to be inclusive of all. There may be instances where we cannot accommo-

date campers whose needs are beyond the scope of our service. Camp Crosley YMCA, in its sole discretion,

reserves the exclusive right to refuse any registration and/or dismiss any camper for any reason

If redirection and mediation cannot work, the following steps may be taken:

First Phone Call to Parent/Guardian - Official warning of camper’s behavior and plan of action for camper

– warning of possible dismissal if camper continues to exhibit disruptive behavior

Second Phone Call to Parent/Guardian- Final warning and/or dismissal from Camp program

Third Phone Call to Parent/Guardian, if applicable,- Dismissal from Camp program and staff reserve the

right to immediately send home a camper from its programs.

Chronic and/or extreme behavior may warrant dismissal and is at the discretion of the Camp Director. Campers

dismissed from camp for any reason may not be eligible to return to camp programs in the future. Camp fees

are non-refundable and will not be pro-rated if a camper is sent home for any reason at the discretion of the

camp.

During Check Out, parking lot attendants will again direct you as to where to park. You will be required to

bring a photo I.D. and already be listed on the Camper Release form.

At “Check Out”, you will be asked for your photo ID which will be matched to your Camper Release form.

Campers will not be ready to be checked out before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, no exceptions.

Campers should not be left at camp after 10:15 a.m. as staff are cleaning for the upcoming week of camp.

You will be directed to the location of your child’s luggage.

If you brought any medications with you, make sure you pick those up in the medical area.

Please, make sure your child has everything they came with and that includes making sure you have your

camper’s dirty clothing. Also, ask your child if they have any clothes left on the clothesline. You may also want to use the checklist we provide here.

As stated earlier, we understand your camper may need to be picked up early due to sports, tournaments or events that may conflict with your schedule. So, we have implemented some changes for early pick up.

At each camper’s cabin during Check In, you will be required to fill out an Early Pick Up card. Fill out the card and make sure the camp counselor receives the card before leaving camp. However, because we don’t want to interfere with the Closing Ceremony on Friday, we ask that you do

not pick up between 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Friday nights. Please, make arrangements to pick up child before the Closing Ceremony.

PARENT EVALUATIONS At the end of each week, you will receive an email containing a link to an online survey. This gives you an opportunity to help us improve your camper’s experience. If you cannot access the online survey, please call our office.

HOW TO CONTACT CAMP CHECK OUT PROCEDURES

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HOW TO CONTACT CAMP CLOTHING CHECKLIST

Below is a checklist that can be used to pack your campers belongings. A copy can be taped to the inside lid of his/her suitcase to use as a checklist to make sure everything is returned home.

Campers are required to carry a water bottle with them at all times during their stay with us. Please make

sure the bottle you send is labeled with the camper’s full name. The Camp Store also has water bottles

available for purchase during the week.

Returning Campers may want to bring their bead necklaces and their rag if they have one.

If your camper is here more than one week and you add the “Stay Over” fee it includes laundry service

so don’t worry about packing enough clothes for two weeks.

Item (recommended number) Sent Returned T-shirts (6 – 8) _____ _____ Shorts (6 – 8) _____ _____ Long pants (1 – 2) _____ _____ Jacket (1) _____ _____ Rain Coat/Gear (1) _____ _____ Sweatshirt (1 – 2) _____ _____ Bathing suit (1 – 2) _____ _____ Underclothes (6 – 8) _____ _____ Socks (6 – 8) _____ _____ Pajamas (1 – 2) _____ _____ Water shoes (1) _____ _____ Closed-toe shoes, sneakers & sandals (1-2) _____ _____ Beach Towels (2) _____ _____ Bath Towels & Wash Cloth (2) _____ _____

Pillow & Pillow Case (1) _____ _____ Sheets & Blankets or Sleeping Bag (1) _____ _____ Extra set of bedding if you have a bed wetter _____ _____ Toothbrush & Toothpaste (1) _____ _____ Soap with Case and Shampoo (1) _____ _____ Comb or Brush (1) _____ _____ Shower Shoes _____ _____ Laundry Bag (1) _____ _____ Flashlight with extra batteries (1) _____ _____ Water bottle (1) _____ _____ Sunglasses or hat (1) _____ _____ Sunblock (1) _____ _____ Insect Repellent (1) _____ _____ Camera/Film -optional (1) _____ _____

White T-shirt for Tie-dying -optional (1) _____ _____ Writing Material/Stationery for letters home _____ _____

Water-ski, Sailing, and SCUBA Campers: Extra Bathing Suits, Towels, and Sun Block _____ _____

Horseback Riding and Mini-bike Campers: Smooth soled boots with ¼ inch heel (horses) _____ _____ Sturdy shoes or boots (mini-bike) _____ _____

Jeans/long pants _____ _____ Just a note.

Monday is Caring day and many campers and staff wear red clothing

Tuesday is Honesty and we wear blue

Wednesday is devoted to Respect and we wear yellow

Thursday is Responsibility and we wear green.

These are by no means mandatory, but are encouraged in the cabins and among everyone at camp.

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Spring Family Camp March 13th—15th, 2020

If you want to see what Summer Camp is all about, before summer camp season, how about bringing the whole

family to camp for a weekend. Try out some of the things we do at Crosl ey l ike the Climbing Tower, GaGa, fishing and more!

Go to: www.campcrosley.org to see details and to register.

Father Child Adventure October 2– 4, 2020

You asked for it… Father Child Adventure is back.

It is a great experience and a time of bonding between father and child. This is a wonder-ful weekend to create memories that will last a life time. Go to: www.campcrosley.org to see details and to register.

Mother Daughter Weekend November 13th – 15th, 2020

Join us for our Mother Daughter Weekend

Camp. It is another great weekend with great food, fun activities and a special time for just us girls at camp! Make your weekend a memorable

one for years to come.

Go to: www.campcrosley.org to see details and to register.

Women’s Retreat January 24th—26th, 2020

Shake off your winter blues and join us for a weekend retreat for adult

women 18 years and up. It will be a great weekend to Reset, Recali-brate and Restore.

Go to: www.campcrosley.org to see details and to register.

Labor Day Family Camp Sept. 4th—7th, 2020

Summer Camp is awesome, but how about bringing your parents with you to camp for a weekend and

showing them all the things you love to do at Crosley! Don’t forget the Whoa Zone,Giant Swing and more!

Go to: www.campcrosley.org to see details and to register.

Men’s Retreat February 21st—23rd, 2020

Same just for the guys, come and experience the fun of winter and join us

for a weekend retreat for adult men 18 years and up. Go to: www.campcrosley.org to see details and to register.

Please visit our website

at www.campcrosley.org For more information & to

register for these events.