Where do we drop off our camper?

Where do we drop off our camper? Camp starts and ends at the same place each day - Area 'D'. After turning into camp from Route 23, follow the road about a mile. Make your first right at the stop sign. You will come to a gravel parking lot. Please park in that lot and walk your child down the gravel path to Area D. 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 between 8:30 and 8:45. To help expedite the check in process we ask that you return all forms at least two weeks prior to your registered 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 at 8:45 am with programming beginning promptly at 9:00 am. There is no adult supervision before 8:45 am. You do not need to sign your camper in (except for Monday.) Pick up is at 4:00 PM. AN AUTHORIZED ADULT MUST SIGN EACH CAMPER OUT EACH DAY! We realize that many parents work and traffic can be heavy. We ask that you honor the 9:00-4:00 day as closely as possible. Any camper not picked up by 4:15 will be charged a $15 fee for each 15 minutes or part of. This fee must be paid before the child will be permitted to return to camp. On Friday, pick up is at 12:00 noon. Can I request for campers to be in the same group? We understand many children sign up with their friends. While we do our best to honor group requests, please understand that with our 10:1 ratio, not all requests can be honored. ANY group requests are limited to 2 friends. If requests are made, the SAME request must be made from all 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. When there is thunder and lightning, 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 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. 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 as long as there are available openings.

Your child will be involved in programmed activities from 9am-4pm which include swimming, archery, hiking, teambuilding activities, adventure elements (such as climbing and zipping), crafts and nature studies. All campers experience the same elements, except Base A campers do not participate on the high ropes course due to age restrictions. Campers should dress casually - Flexible, comfortable, close-toed footwear is extremely important. Sandals, Vibram 5-fingers and open-toed shoes are not permitted. 9:00-10:00 - Group game 10:00-10:15 - Snack 10:15-11:30 - Adventure element 11:30-12:15 - Lunch Monday: 9:00-4:00 Tuesday: 9:00-4:00 Wednesday: 9:00-4:00 Typical Day 12:15-1:30 - Adventure Element 1:45-2:00 - Snack 2:00-3:00 Activities in the woods 3:00-4:00 Swim Weekly Schedule Thursday: 9:00 - overnight Friday: pick up at NOON Campers are served lunch daily, as well as dinner Thursday night and breakfast Friday morning. A menu is provided on the first day of camp. If your child has any special dietary needs (allergies or restrictions) please include that in your registration. We work to provide suitable substitutions for allergies, dairy or gluten sensitivity, vegetarian and other dietary restrictions. There are limitations to what we can provide and children do not always like the option provided, so please consult program staff if you have questions about this. Campers swim daily (except Friday) 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 once during the week. Closed toed water shoes, old discardable sneakers, or other similar shoes are recommended for this activity. On Thursday night your camper will be sleeping in a tent or on a tarp under the stars. Boys and girls sleep in separate tents, on separate tarps and on specific sides of the field. Pickup is at NOON (not 4:00) on Friday. The only exception to this is if you have signed up for the optional "ZipZone" package (ends at 3 pm).

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 Bring Thursday (for the overnight) Sleeping bag Pillow One change of clothing One set of sleeping clothes Toothpaste & toothbrush Comb / brush Small flashlight or lantern Goggles (optional) Flexible, comfortable footwear (must be close-toed shoes) Casual layered clothing Jacket or rain gear (if necessary) Leave at home ALL WEEK Cell Phones (You've sent them to have a new experience, not text friends at home!) ipods / mp3 players (campers will not be allowed to use electronics) Soap or shampoo (no showers, even during the overnight) Soda / juice (we provide all the water you'll need!) Large or extra bright flashlights Pocket or camping knives (or other weapons) Flip-flops (or other open toed shoes) Note: Cameras are allowed, but camp staff assume no responsibility for loss or damage Important Phone Numbers Adventure Academy Director 1-614-653-2838 Camp Mary Orton Main Office 1-614-885-1023 Adventure Education Supervisor, Mark Skillings 1-614-256-6902 Adventure Academy strives to provide each child with a high quality experience. If you have a concern or question, please talk with the Adventure Academy Director. If you are not satisfied after speaking with the Director, please contact the Adventure Education Supervisor.

Adventure Academy Family Night Thursday night Activities: 7:00-8:30 PM Program: 8:30 9:00 PM Bring the family! Meet the camp staff! Experience Adventure Elements! Enjoy the campfire! Family Night is a time for your child to share what has been happening at camp all week. You will have the opportunity* to try archery, the climbing wall, the zip line, and maybe even the pamper pole (#s limited). Your camper will be your tour guide as you explore around the camp. Campers are asked NOT to participate in activities to make room for family members to play. Afterwards, stick around for some s'mores and camp songs! From there, have a good drive home as the campers whisk you away in the see-ya tunnel - we'll see you at NOON on Friday! *All participants must have close-toed shoes and sign a waiver to participate. Any child under 18 MUST have a parent/guardian sign the waiver.

Camp Mary Orton is dedicated to providing intentional, individualized 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. Practice decision-making and teambuilding skills. Provide both small and large group activities. Provide a minimum of 95% of activities outdoors. Explore value-based critical thinking. In accordance with the regulations of our Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) day camp certification, the following items are on file for review at your request: Policies and procedures that regulate the operation of Adventure Academy Verification of ODJFS day camp certification Health care procedures Supervision procedures Samples of daily program schedules Behavior management procedures Meal serving procedures Safety and emergency procedures Field trip and transportation procedures Camp arrival and departure procedures ODJFS requires that these numbers are provided in the event you feel a complaint is warranted: Franklin County Department of Health (614) 525-3160 Franklin County Children Services (614) 229-7000 Camp Mary Orton Federal Tax ID #31-4379478

How is Monday different? On Monday, you will bring your camper for a full day of camp. After turning into camp from Route 23, follow the road about a mile. Make your first right at the stop sign. You will come to a gravel parking lot. Please park in that lot and walk your child down the gravel path to Area D. Please arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 to check your camper in and verify all paperwork and medications. Pick up on Monday is at 4:00 PM. AN AUTHORIZED ADULT MUST SIGN EACH CAMPER OUT EACH DAY! What about the rest of the week? Drop off is at 8:45 am on Tuesday. You should bring everything on the packing list that morning. Please bring a separate swim bag. There will be a tarp by area D where you may place everything. From there, campers will engage in a full day of activities, followed by overnight camping on the Camp Mary Orton grounds. You will see your camper again during family night, and then will pick your camper up at NOON on Friday. What happens if weather isn't good? Do you still sleep out? Our tents are designed to handle normal amounts of rain and wind. We will sleep outside and participate in all activities in the rain. When Mother Nature provides us with some "liquid sunshine," our camp day proceeds as usual. When there is thunder and lightning, all campers are moved to covered or indoor areas. Do you shower during the week? Showers are available but not a requirement. Junior Frontier is meant to simulate a backpacking experience. Campers can freshen up in the pool! What if my child gets homesick? We take homesickness very seriously. We train our staff and plan our program in such a way as to avoid homesickness. Most new campers and even some returning campers will exhibit some symptoms of homesickness during the first night away. Please choose your words carefully when dropping off your camper. Comments about empty rooms and sad pets tend to stir up feelings of homesickness. Phrases like, "you can call me anytime" may sound reassuring, but they give the camper the impression that they don't have to stay. Please refrain from telling the child that he or she can call home any time or if they don't like camp, you will come and get them. This increases, does not diminish, homesickness. There are generally only a couple children every summer who are unable to shake homesickness. If this happens, we will contact you. Please understand that, should you choose to remove your child from camp due to homesickness, you will not receive a refund. 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 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. 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 as long as there are available openings. If you choose to change from Junior Frontier to Base Camp, you will receive a refund for the difference in price.

Your child will be involved in programmed activities which include swimming, archery, hiking, teambuilding activities, adventure elements (such as climbing and zipping), high ropes, backpacking, rappelling, rock climbing, crafts and nature studies. Typical Week: Monday: Camp as normal, (9:00-4:00) Pick up is at 4:00 pm. Tuesday: Camp as normal, set up camp site, hike, dinner, night swim, fire side games, bed Wednesday: 8 am breakfast, trip to John Bryan Park, dinner, night swim, fire side stories, bed Thursday: 8 am breakfast, dinner as normal, dinner, family night, night hike, bed Friday: 8 am breakfast, bead ceremony, capture the flag, lunch, pick up at NOON. The only exception to this is if you have signed up for the optional ZipZone package (ends at 3pm). The schedule above is only a general idea - campers may choose to climb on the wall, play games, or hang around the camp fire. It is up to the group to decide how to spend evening time! Campers are provided lunch daily. They also have dinner during any overnight and breakfast following any overnight. Breakfast consists of bagels, cereal, and pop tarts. Dinner could be mac and cheese, hot dogs, foil dinners, or other camp fire foods. If your child has any special dietary needs (allergies or restrictions) please include that in your registration. We work to provide suitable substitutions for allergies, dairy or gluten sensitivity, vegetarian and other dietary restrictions. There are limitations to what we can provide and children do not always like the option provided, so please consult program staff if you have questions about this. On Tuesday, Campers will use backpacks provided by Camp. Campers get a presentation on how to safely load, wear, and hike with these larger packs. They will be taught about campsite gear, such as gas stoves, pots, and tents. They will then load all of their gear plus some group gear into the camp issued backpacks. Backpacks and other cases sent to camp by families will be safely stored and locked for the week. On Wednesday (or Thursday), campers also participate in an off-site day trip to John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio. This trip allows campers to experience rock climbing and rappelling in a natural environment. This is often the most talked about experience of the week and campers often feel empowered by conquering this element.

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. Daily Gear: Reusable / Refillable Water Bottle Sunscreen Insect Repellant Swim gear & towel Goggles (optional) Overnight Gear: Sleeping bag Pillow Three changes of clothing Sleeping clothes Flexible, comfortable footwear (must be close-toed shoes) Creeking shoes Casual layered clothing Water proof jacket or rain gear Sweater / Jacket / Sweatshirt Toothpaste & toothbrush Comb / brush Plate and eating utensils Small flashlight or lantern Note: Cameras are allowed, but camp staff assume no responsibility for loss or damage Leave at home ALL WEEK Cell Phones (You've sent them to have a new experience, not text friends at home!) ipods / mp3 players (campers are not allowed to use electronics) Soda / juice (we provide all the water you'll need!) Large or extra bright/large flashlights Pocket or camping knives (or other weapons) Flip-flops, Vibram 5-fingers, or anything that does not enclose the or cover the heels) Important Phone Numbers Adventure Academy Director 1-614-653-2838 Camp Mary Orton Main Office 1-614-885-1023 Adventure Education Supervisor, Mark Skillings 1-614-256-6902 toes Adventure Academy strives to provide each child with a high quality experience. If you have a concern or question, please talk with the Adventure Academy Director. If you are not satisfied after speaking with the Director, please contact the Adventure Education Supervisor.

Adventure Academy Family Night Thursday night Activities: 7:00-8:30 PM Program: 8:30 9:00 PM Bring the family! Meet the camp staff! Experience Adventure Elements! Enjoy the campfire! Family Night is a time for your child to share what has been happening at camp all week. You will have the opportunity to try* archery, the climbing wall, the zip line, and maybe even the pamper pole (#s limited). Your camper will be your tour guide as you explore around the camp. Campers are asked NOT to participate in activities to make room for family members to play. Afterwards, stick around for some s'mores and camp songs! From there, have a good drive home as the campers whisk you away in the see-ya tunnel - we'll see you at NOON on Friday! *All participants must have close-toed shoes and sign a waiver to participate. Any child under 18 MUST have a parent/guardian sign the waiver.