OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Greene County 4-H Residential Camper Guidebook Welcome to 4-H Camp Clifton!! To make sure you and your parents/guardians have all the information needed for you to have a fun time at camp, we have prepared this Camper Guidebook for you. Make sure to read it carefully, we hope this guide will help prepare you for camp. As always if you have questions about camp, please call Brenda, Camp Program Manager at 937-372-9971 ext. 116 or email at sandman-stover.1@osu.edu. There will be no refunds for camper fees after May 28, 2015. No exceptions. COUNSELOR INFORMATION Camp counselors will be assigned to cabins after camp registration is completed. Therefore, requesting specific camp counselors is not possible. All counselors have been screened, attended, 24+ hours of training, and are well-qualified. They are looking forward to making camp a fun and safe experience for all the campers. WHERE IS 4-H CAMP CLIFTON? 4-H Camp Clifton is located on Clifton Road next to John Bryant State Park, six miles north of Xenia, in Greene County. Campers live in one of 22 rustic cabins with 8-10 campers and a trained counselor. A modern kitchen and central dining hall provide nutritious meals. A large open-air lodge and Olympic-size swimming pool provide recreational activities. Other facilities include the Nature Center, Canteen, Campfire Circle, Vespers Hill, High Ropes Course, and Sports Fields. CHECK-IN AND DISMISSAL TIMES Check-in: Monday, June 29, 3:00 p.m. Dinning Hall Must be checked in by 4:00 p.m. to take the swim test Arrival Procedures: Park in the ball field area. Please do not drive into cabin areas. Come to the Camp Dinning Hall to receive your cabin assignment. Turn in your medication release form with medicines in the original containers at the Nurses Cabin. Every medicine should have the pharmacy label attached with the camper s name, dosage, etc. and have a doctor s signature on the CAMP MEDICATION FORM. Take your gear to your cabin. Sign your camper in at the cabin. Make your bunk and meet your counselors and cabin buddies. Dismissal: Friday, July 3, 10:00 a.m. - Cabin Dismissal Procedures: Park in the ball field. Walk to your camper s cabin. Campers will not be able to sign out until their cabin is spotless CLEAN! Sign your camper out at the cabin with child s counselor. STOP! at the Nurses Cabin for any medicine your child might have brought with them. HEALTH AND SAFETY Assuring the health and safety of each camper is important to us at camp. Campers are covered by a safety policy while involved in camp programs. Activities are supervised by
responsible adults and counselors who are trained in camping programs. Rules and regulations have been developed and will be enforced for camper health and safety purposes of all individuals. CAMP PARTICIPATION We require all campers to be full-time camp participants. Once a camper arrives at camp, he/she may not leave camp except for a family or medical emergency. Contact us at 937-372-9971 ext. 116 to arrange for a pre-approved early release. Parents/Guardians Notes Parents are the key to their child having a good and enjoyable time at camp. If the parents will reinforce the concept with the child prior to camp that they will have a good, enjoyable, and profitable camp experience. The camp staff strongly discourages youngsters calling home for home sickness. (In the case of illness or injury, rest assured we will call home very quickly.) The camp staff asks that parents NOT allow campers to bring cell phones or electronic devises to camp. Please keep all cell phones and other electronic devises at home. You must pick up your child at their cabin. Whoever is picking up your child must sign a form from the cabin counselor. Please inform Brenda if there is someone that is NOT allowed to pick-up your child. Cancellation If for any reason a member who is registered for camp is not able to go, you must contact the Extension office immediately so we will not expect them to arrive at camp. No visitors Please do not come to visit anyone at camp or arrive before 10:00 a.m. on check-out day. Refunds No refund for fees will be made after May 28. No refund or partial refund can be made to campers who arrive late or who leave for any reason during camp. No refunds will be made to campers who do not notify us of cancellations before May 28, 2015. Lost and Found When you pick your child up from camp be sure to check the lost and found table outside the Camp Staff Cabin. Any unclaimed items will be donated to Good Will or the trash. Medicine Pick up your child s medicine at the Nurse s Cabin before leaving. Left medicine will be discarded. Camp and Extension is not responsible for any left medicine. Camp Mail If you send your child a letter, send it a week before they leave for camp so it will be there when they are still at camp. Address your child s mail to: Name of Child/Greene County 4-H Camp 4-H Camp Clifton 2256 Clifton Road Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Phone: (937) 767-7552 EMERGENCY ONLY! Cell phones do not work well at camp
WHAT DO I BRING TO CAMP? WHAT TO PACK FOR CAMP? (Please label all your campers items.) Clothes for All Kinds of Weather: socks rain gear jacket swim suits shorts t-shirts/tanks sweatshirts sweatpants jeans underwear tennis shoes for Young s trip, canoeing, high ropes, some workshops hard sole shoes required for hiking, rock-climbing, team challenge flip-flops are allowed to be worn walking to the shower, or pool area only. Footwear must be worn at all times. Shower & bathroom Kit Container to carry to & from Bathroom soap & container brush/comb toothbrush toothpaste lip balm toiletry items shampoo Bedding & Bath twin size bunk beds sleeping bag sheets blankets pool towels pillows bath towels washcloths laundry bag Equipment & Gear flashlight alarm clock sunscreen water bottle insect repellent stationary set other personal items Special Program Activity If you are taking one of these workshops, please bring the following equipment to camp with you. Defend the Gorge (air soft) Own equipment such as: air-soft gun, ammo, and safety goggles. Equipment needs to be checked in at the staff cabin with a parent, upon arrival on the first day of camp. Tye-Dye- One white t-shirt will be provided. If your camper would like to dye other items you will need to provide them. Medication: All medicines (prescription and over-the-counter) must be turned in to the camp nurse at Camp Check-in. Medication Release Form needs to accompany all medicine. Prescription must be in original bottles with current prescription label. Over-the-Counter only send product in original container. Money Just what you think you will spend NO MORE THAN $25. Canteen Snacks - $0.25 to $2.00 per item (fruit drink, pop, ice cream, candy, chips, etc.). WHAT NOT TO PACK FOR CAMP? Valuables (cell phones, boom boxes, CD players, electronic games, jewelry, etc.) Lots of Snacks (please have all food in sealed containers to help control unwanted wildlife) Firearms, Fireworks, Weapons (including pocket knives), or Illegal Substances (tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
Camp Rules In order to help you have the safest and best time possible, we do have a few rules you need to follow to help prevent hurt bodies and hurt feelings. Please be prepared to comply with the following guidelines as adopted by the counseling staff. All campers and counselors must comply with the following guidelines. 1. No alcoholic beverages, drugs, fireworks, firearms, weapons, or tobacco products are permitted at camp. 2. All injuries must be brought to the camp nurse s attention immediately. 3. Boys are not permitted in the girls cabin area and girls are not permitted in the boys cabin area during camp. 4. No visitors are permitted including parents and former counselors without approval of the Camp Program Manager. 5. You may leave camp only if you have the permission of the Camp Program Manager with written permission from parents/guardians. 6. Campers are allowed in the gorge or pool only during scheduled program activities or if they have the director s permission and are with a staff member and/or counselor. 7. Stay on designated paths in camp and while in the gorge. Do not wade in streams without permission. 8. Care for your cabin and keep it clean. No rewiring in the cabins is allowed. Mattresses and bunks are not to be moved. Do not write on cabin walls or hang on the rafters. You will be charged for damages. 9. Full time participation required. 10. Respect other people and their feelings at all times. Do not push, hit, or chase people, even in fun. Do not use putdowns or pull pranks on anyone. 11. Respect other people s property. Do not touch or borrow anyone s belongings without their permission. 12. Respect and care for camp property. Do not litter. Put all equipment back where it belongs when you are finished with it. Remember to flush when finished in the restroom. 13. Offensive language is not to be used at camp. 14. Good hygiene, proper eating and full-time participation in activities are a must. 15. Closed toed shoes are to be worn at all times, flip-flops are allowed to be worn walking to the shower, or pool area only. 16. During the rest period (F.O.B.), you are to be in your cabin flat on bunk (your own). No horseplay is allowed. 17. NO CELL PHONES please!!!! Most do not get service at camp, but we want to encourage independent living skills.
Medication Release Form Parents/Guardians - please fill out and bring with you to camp. This form MUST be filled out and signed by your physician in order for the camp nurse to administer any needed medications (both prescription and nonprescription such as aspirin, Tylenol, allergy medication, etc.) Camper s Name Date Name of medication(s) Time(s) to be taken Amount to be taken The camp nurse has my permission to administer the above medication (s). Parent or Guardian s Signature Date Physician s Signature Date