FAQs

Q: Where do I drop off my children?
A: Our camp occurs partly on our wonderful 50-acres of open property. For drop-off and pick-up follow the signs to the parking lot on the side of the church not facing route seven. Parking will be available there and counselors will be waiting for your camper underneath the portico. On Mondays and Tuesdays, you will need to sign-in your child.

Q: Do you teach the children the Bible?
A: Yes, each day your child will attend a chapel in the morning where they are taught a bible story. During the day your child will be involved in a counselor led devotional time.

Q: What is chapel?
A: Chapel is a daily preview of what our Sunday mornings in Kids Going Bananas (The Community Church’s 2nd-5th grade childcare room) looks like. Including children’s worship, different bible stories each day that go along with the weekly theme, and fun games and competitions.

Q: What is a devotional time?
A: It is a time for the campers to ask questions about the bible story taught during chapel. It is followed by a discussion that is led by review questions asked by the counselors.

Q: Where do you swim?
A: Our camp uses Sterling Park Golf and Swim.

Q: Where is ropes course located?
A: Ropes course is an obstacle course that has a high adventure feel to it and is safe for elementary kids located on our 50-acres. It includes tire swings, a cargo net, a rope walk, swinging bridge and much more!

Q: What is Water World?
A: Water World is an onsite activity including a 60ft. water slide and slip-n-slide.

Q: Who watches my campers in the pool?
A: Every place that we go to that has a pool is fully equipped with a life guarding staff, but our staff is fully aware that they are responsible to watch the campers and not the life guards.

Q: What do you on heat advisory days?
A: Each camp has a set of back-up plans for both heat advisory and inclement weather days. This can include going to a free movie, Chuck E Cheese or going to a place like Sports Bounce.

Q: What if my camper has to take medicine or has severe allergies?
A: We have an onsite camp nurse who will administer medications, has a list of all allergies, and treat any camper that is sick with permission from the parents. Counselors also have a list on them at all times that list camper’s allergies and medications.

Q: What happens if my camper arrives past arrival time?
A: For Mini C and Triple C the camper will join up with their group if they are still on the camp property, if the camper is from Blitz Extreme it is case by case.

Q: What is the average age of your counselor?
A: Our counselors go through an extensive application process where they are chosen among many applicants. The average age of the counselors range from graduating seniors in high school to recent college graduates. We choose the best of the best out of the applicant pool.

Q: Can I shadow or chaperone my camper at camp or on the Funtrip?
A: It is not suggested, but it will be determined case by case by the camp director who can be reached at 571-209-5000 ext. 611.

Q: How long will my camper be inside and outside?
A: Mini C spends equal time inside and outside. Triple C starts the day inside with Chapel and spends the rest of the day outside before closing and dismissal. Blitz Extreme is dependent on their weekly schedule of their time inside and out.

Q: Is lunch provided?
A: For Triple C lunch is not provided and needs to be packed every day. For Blitz Extreme on nights that your child sleeps over lunch will be provided for your camper.

Q: What should my child bring to camp?
A: Sunscreen, bug spray, bathing suit; do NOT bring electronics or anything of value that might be stolen/lost.

Q: Is there a way to save at camp this summer?
A: Yes! We offer an early bird discount before May 1st when a week is only $200. We also offer the family discount where the first camper is full price and additional campers in the same family for the same week have a $25 discount.

Q: What is the difference between the half of day option and full day option in Mini C?
A: Half Day Option is available only for kids entering kindergarten. It is $125/wk before May 1st and $135/wk after May 1st. The day starts the same time as the Full Day Option but pick up is at lunch time. The Full Day Option is $205/we before May 1st and $215/wk after May 1st, they also have a chance for nap time during the day.