Discovery Day Camp: Frequently Asked Questions

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1 Where do we drop off our camper? Discovery Day Camp: Frequently Asked Questions Camp starts and ends at the same place each day- Pine Pavilion. After turning into camp from Route 23, follow the road about a mile. Signs will direct you to veer right where one way traffic begins. Drive past the first parking lot your see on your left, the ZipZone Lot, and continue into the Main Camp Parking Lot. The Pine Pavilion is located on your left. How does Monday morning drop off work? Monday morning check in is longer than the rest of the week because we need to make sure all forms are filled out completely and accurately. We ask that you arrive to camp at 8:15AM. To help expedite the check in process we ask that your return all forms at least two weeks prior to your camp week. If your camper takes medication, please have it in the original bottle with your camper s name and dosage on the bottle. We legally cannot administer medicine without the original bottle. How does drop off and pick up work? Drop off is between 8:20 and 8:30 AM with programming beginning promptly at 8:30 AM. There is no adult supervision before 8:20 AM. Please walk your camper to the pavilion and sign your camper in with camp staff. Pick up is at 3:30 PM. EITHER A PARENT OR AN AUTHORIZED ADULT LISTED ON THE CARPOOL SHEET MUST SIGN EACH CAMPER OUT EACH DAY! We realize that many parents work and traffic can be heavy. We ask that you honor the 8:30 AM 3:30 PM day as closely as possible. For any camper not picked up by 3:45 PM, you will be charged a $15.00 fee for each 15 minutes or part camper thereof that your camper remains at camp past 3:45 PM. This fee must be paid before your child will be permitted to return to camp. Can I request for campers to be in the same group? Discovery Day Camp uses flexible, dynamic groups of varying sizes throughout the week depending on the activity. When appropriate to the activity, children of similar age will be grouped together. We understand many children sign up with their friends. While we do our best to honor friend requests, please understand that with our 10:1 ratio, not all requests can be honored. ANY request is limited to 1 friend. If a request is made, the SAME request must be made from both parties. For example, if Bobby Smith requests to be placed with Billy Evans, then Billy must also request Bobby. Are you really outside all day? YES! Your child will spend the entire day outside unless weather is severe. When Mother Nature provides us with some liquid sunshine, our camp day proceeds as usual. Please send your camper with appropriate rain gear. When there is thunder and lighting, all campers are moved to covered or indoor areas. On hotter days, we use our natural shade and take plenty of water breaks! What if I need to cancel or reschedule? A cancellation at any time will result in a forfeit of your deposit. Registration fees minus the deposit can be refunded when a cancellation occurs at least 11 days prior to the start of your child s camp session. Participants assume risk and responsibility for changes in personal schedule or health. A no-show will not receive a refund. We will be happy to reschedule your child for a different week of camp for an additional fee of $15.00 as long as there are available openings. This fee covers the additional cost to process a change request. To cancel or change a reservation, please contact the CMO office at You must speak with CMO Administrative Staff to cancel. A voic message will not be considered proper notification of cancellation for refund purposes.

2 What to Expect Your child will be involved in programmed activities from 8:30 AM 3:30 PM which include swimming, hiking, crafts, and nature experiences. Campers should dress casually Flexible, comfortable, closed-toe footwear is extremely important. Sandals, Vibram 5-fingers, Flip-flops, Crocs and open-toe shoes are not permitted. 8:30 9:00 AM Group Game & Welcome 9:00 10:00 AM Activity 1 10:00 AM Snack 10:15 11:15 AM Activity 2 11:30 12:00 PM Lunch Typical Day 12:00 1:00 PM Swimming 1:00 2:00 PM Activity 3 2:00 PM Snack 2:00 3:00 PM Activity 4 3:00 3:30 PM Closing Activity Each day is made up of a rotating schedule with 4 main activities; hiking or creeking, arts & crafts, games, and a nature experience all relating to that week s theme. Campers will also have the chance to enjoy our Ravine Crossing Zipline on Fridays, weather dependent. Lunch & Snacks We will have time each day for a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. Campers must bring their own healthy lunch and snacks to help power them throughout the day. Please do not send soda, candy or chewing gum to camp. All lunch containers and water bottles should be labeled with your child s name. Campers do not have access to a refrigerator for food storage or a microwave for food preparation. Water Activities Campers swim daily so please bring a bathing suit and towel in a swim bag each day. Campers will take a swim test the first day. Stronger swimmers will be allowed to swim in the deep end, while less experienced swimmers will stay in the shallow end. Campers will go creeking at least once during the week. Closed-toe water shoes, old discardable sneakers, or similar shoes are recommended for this activity. Crocs are not permitted. Please pack these daily!

3 What to Bring Please make sure all items are labeled with your child s name. Items left at camp will be held for one week and then will be discarded or donated. BRING DAILY Reusable / Refillable Water Bottle Sunscreen Insect Repellant Swim gear & towel Creeking Shoes (No Crocs) Goggles (optional) LEAVE AT HOME ALL WEEK Flexible, comfortable footwear (must be closed-toe) Casual, layered clothing Jacket or rain gear (if necessary) Cell Phones (You ve sent them to have a new experience, not to text friends at home!) ipods / mp3 players (campers will not be allowed to use electronics) Soda / juice (We provide all the water you ll need!) Pocket or camping knives (or other weapons) Flip-Flops or Crocs (or other open-toe shoes) Candy, chewing gum, canned soda Note: Cameras are allowed but camp staff assume no responsibility for loss or damage. Important Phone Numbers Discovery Day Camp Cell Phone Camp Mary Orton Main Office Youth Camps Supervisor, Carolina Flynn Discovery Day Camp strives to provide each child with a high quality experience. If you have a concern or questions, please talk with the Discovery Day Camp Director. If you are not satisfied after speaking with the Director, please contact the Youth Camps Supervisor.

4 Program Goals Discovery Day Camp is dedicated to providing intentional, outdoor programming for kids. We have set specific goals in order to accomplish this, and we d like to share them with you. Our goals are as follows: Develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Create an awareness of ecologically responsible practices. Provide activities that offer campers opportunities for progression, challenge and success. Provide a balance of quiet and active activities suitable to the age and abilities of the campers. Provide both small and large group activities. Provide a minimum of 95% of activities outdoors. Explore value-based critical thinking. The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) requires that these number are provided in the event you feel a complaint is warranted: Franklin County Department of Health (614) Franklin County Children Services (614) Camp Mary Orton Federal Tax ID #

5 Polices Registration Fees To register and reserve a space for your camper, go to our website ( and you will find the link under the Camps tab. The electronic registration process will allow you to register your camper and provide you with the required forms. A non-refundable deposit of $50/session is required to reserve a space for your camper. Paid deposits are counted as payments toward the full registration fee. You can make payments towards your registration balance at any time before May 24, 2019 by visiting Any remaining unpaid balance will be automatically charged to your credit card on file on May 24 th, Refunds Deposits are never refunded except when a program is cancelled by Camp Mary Orton. Registration fees minus the deposit can be refunded when cancellation occurs at least 21 days prior to the start of your child s camp session. Participants assume risk and responsibility for changes in personal schedule or health. Cancellations To cancel a reservation, please contact the Camp Mary Orton office at You must speak with Camp Mary Orton administrative staff to cancel. A voic message will not be considered proper notification of cancellation for refund purposes. Please note that your $50 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. Transferring or Changing Weeks Because of the additional cost to process a change request, there will be a $15 fee assessed for changing your camper s week once you have registered. Requesting to be Placed with Friends Discovery Day Camp uses flexible, dynamic groups of varying sizes throughout the week depending on the activity, but at all times maintains a ratio of at least one counselor for every ten campers. When appropriate to the activity, children of a similar age will be grouped together. You may request one friend for your child to be placed with throughout the week when you complete your registration online. Both campers must request each other in the registration and must be of the same age as of the start of their camp session. We will do our best to accommodate placement requests but cannot guarantee a request due to the challenges of grouping and organizing activities. We cannot accommodate requests for more than two campers or campers of different ages to be placed together. There are multiple large group activities at camp each day so that friends who are not grouped together for a particular activity will still see each other throughout the day.

6 Schedule June 4 th June 8 th June 11 th June 15 th June 18 th June 22 nd June 25 th June 29 th July 9 th July 13 th July 16 th July 20 th July 23 rd July 27 th July 30 th August 3 rd August 6 th August 10 th Discovery Day Camp Ages 6 12 $215 Taking Flight Beautiful Bugs Fitness Fun Art Adventures Creeks & Rivers Wonderful Woods Splash Zone Earth Rocks! Wildlife Week