Frequently Asked Questions

Summer Conservation Camp

Can my son/daughter stay in same cabin with their friends?

Yes. We want the campers to be happy and have a good time. They just need to stay together after they get off the bus at camp and every effort will be made to keep friends in the same cabin.

How will my child get to camp, do I have to take them?

Campers are transported by school bus and there will be a pre-determined pick-up point in your county. You will be notified in writing regarding transportation arrangements at a later date, usually around the end of May.

How do you screen the counselors?

We do the best we can to make sure we hire quality college counselors. Each counselor is run through a background check (by law enforcement) and personally interviewed by the camp director. Counselors spend two weeks in training prior to the arrival of campers. Most of our counselors are referred to us by Dept. employees or by other counselors.

My child is on medication - do you make sure they take their medicine?

It is the responsibility of the camper to make sure he/she takes their prescribed medication. Camp staff will remind the campers four (4) times a day to take their medication. This is something the parent and camper need to discuss before applying for camp. If the parent feels the camper is not responsible enough to take his/her own medication, then camp may not be for them. Medication is kept in the sick bay area of the camp office.

What if my child becomes sick or is hurt while at camp?

We have trained medical personnel on duty at all times at camp. If the injury or sickness requires professional attention, we will make every effort to contact a parent before we take your child to the Hospital or Doctor. Insurance? Your child is insured from the time they get on the school bus to leave for camp until they get off the bus upon returning on Friday. The insurance cost is included in the camp fee. It does not cover pre-existing conditions.

The application says the campers can not call home - what if my child is homesick?

Homesickness is probably the most difficult thing to deal with at summer camp. We do our very best to talk the camper into staying, at least the first night. We have found that if they stay the first night, they will usually get over their homesickness and have a great time. If the camper is still homesick the next day, or extremely homesick the first day, we will call the parents. We do not keep the camper against his/her will.

Do I need to send the check in with the application, or can I send it later?

A check for the full amount needs to be sent with the application. No exceptions.

Do you offer scholarships?

If a child wants to go to camp but can’t afford it, scholarships are available on a limited basis. Check with your local Conservation Educator.

Will you mail me an application?