- Can I put money in an account for snacks?
Canteen "snacks" is included in the price of camp.
- Will a 44 cent stamp cover the cost of mailing my health form?
Most likely not; you will need to take it to the post office to be weighed and proper postage attached, usually the postage will be 61, 63 cents or more.
- What time do we arrive on opening day?
Campers can be dropped off between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CDT (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT). The official schedule begins at 12:15 PM when the lunch bell rings. Your camper’s day will go more smoothly if he is checked in and settled in his cabin before that time.
- What time do we pick up on closing day?
Campers can be picked up between 8:00 and 11:00 AM. If you need to pick up earlier let us know so we can have your son ready to go. If you are running late please give us a call—we will let your son know so he will not be anxious.
- Can I give my camper some money to bring with him?
Since canteen “snacks” is included in the cost of camp, your camper doesn’t need money at camp - - - if he would like to purchase any clothing the Great Stuff clothing store is open on opening & closing days for those major purchases. If your camper needs shampoo, deodorant, a stationery packet, batteries, or even a Frisbee or playing cards, the Great Stuff clothing store is open daily during Free Time before Lunch. Money for the Great Stuff clothing store is in a $25 refundable account set up before camp.
- What if my son needs to arrive late or leave camp early?
Please contact the office at 256-634-4066 if your son needs to arrive late or be picked up early. We like to have your son’s cabin counselor there to meet him or to help him pack up and say goodbye. Cabin counselors have an activity responsibility also. We need to make sure the activity is properly supervised when the counselor goes to the cabin.
- What is the address for sending mail or a package?
If you are using the U S mail, send to the P O Box 289 Mentone, AL 35984; any other means of shipping, use the 916 West River Road address. These addresses can also be found in the Parent Handbook, on our web site and on the first page of our application. Please feel free to copy or cut out the addresses and put them in your wallet or purse.
- Can I just bring my camper's health form on opening day?
We prefer that the form be sent (email, fax or mail) before the session begins. The “parent page” (page 1) permission to treat, must be copied for ALL out of camp trips. If we can get that done for the medical staff, (who arrive late on Saturday) it frees them to have more time to take in meds and greet parents on opening day.
- Can I bring my dog on opening or closing day?
We prefer that pets are not brought to camp on opening or closing day. If you must bring your pet, we ask that you keep them on a leash.
