You Are Invited!! 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 safe 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-toe shoes and sign a waiver to participate. Any child under 18 MUST have a parent/guardian sign the waiver.
Adventure Academy Base Camp: Frequently Asked Questions 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. 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. Please park in that lot and walk your child down the gravel path, marked with signs leading to our Camper Sign In & Out Table. 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 8:30 AM. To help expedite the check in process we ask that your return all forms at least two weeks prior to your registrations 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 must sign your camper in & out every day. Pick up is at 4:00 PM. EITHER A PARENT OR AN AUTHORIZED ADULT LISTED ON THE CAR POOL 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 9:00 AM 4:00 PM day as closely as possible. Any camper not picked up by 4:15 PM a $15.00 fee will be charged for each 15 minutes or part of, that your camper remains at camp past 4:15 PM. This fee must be paid before your child will be permitted to return to camp. On Friday, pick is at 12:00 noon unless you have registered and paid for your camper to participate in the ZipZone Addon. In that case, their pick up time is at 3:00 PM. Can I request for campers to be in the same group? We understand many children sign up with a friend. While we do our best to honor friend requests, please understand that with our 10:1 ratio requests cannot be guaranteed. ANY friend request is limited to 3 friends total. If requests are made, the SAME requests must be made from ALL parties. For example, if Bobby Smith requests to be placed with Billy Evans, then Billy must also request Bobby, and so on. All three parties must request each other in order for the placement of 3 to be considered. 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 pack 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 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 $15.00 as long as there are available openings. This fee covers the cost to process a change request. To cancel a reservation, please contact the CMO office at 614.885.1023. You must speak with a CMO administrative staff to cancel. A voicemail message will not be considered proper notification of cancellation for refund purposes.
Base Camp: What to Expect Your child will participate in programmed activities from 9:00 AM 4:00 PM which include swimming, archery, hiking, teambuilding activities, adventure elements (such as climbing and zipping), crafts, and nature experiences. All campers experience the same elements, with the exception that Base A campers do not use the high ropes course due to age restrictions. Campers should dress casually Flexible, comfortable, closed-toe footwear is extremely important. Sandals, Vibram 5-fingers, Crocs and open-toe shoes are not permitted. Typical Day 9:00 10:00 AM Group Game 10:00 10:15 AM Snack 10:15 11:30 AM Adventure Element 11:30 12:15 PM Lunch 12:15 1:30 PM Adventure Element 1:45 2:00 PM Snack 2:00 3:00 PM Exploring in the woods 3:00 4:00 PM Swim Weekly Schedule Monday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM 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 online 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 may not like the option provided, so please consult program staff if you have questions. Campers swim daily (expect 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 experience swimmers will stay in the shallow end. Campers will go creeking once during the week. Closed-toe shoes, old discardable sneakers or other similar shoes are recommended for this activity. Crocs are not permitted. On Thursday night your camper will be sleeping in a tent under the stars. Boys and girls sleep in separate tents and on designated sides of the field. Pickup is at NOON (not 4:00 PM) on Friday, unless you have registered and paid for camper participated in the ZipZone Add-on. In that case, their pick up time is at 3:00 PM.
Base Camp: 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) Flexible, comfortable footwear (must be closed-toe) Casual, layered clothing Jacket or rain gear (if necessary) Bring Thursday (for the overnight) Sleeping Bag Pillow One change of clothing One set of sleeping clothes Toothpaste & toothbrush Comb / Brush Small flash light or lantern LEAVE AT HOME ALL WEEK 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) Soap or Shampoo (Campers do not shower 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 Crocs (or other open-toe shoes) Note: Cameras are allowed but camp staff assume no responsibility for loss or damage. Important Phone Numbers Adventure Academy Cell Phone 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 questions, 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 Junior Frontier: Frequently Asked Questions How does Monday morning drop off work? On Monday, you will drop your camper off for a full day of camp. 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 8:30 AM. To help expedite the check in process we ask that your return all forms at least two weeks prior to your registration 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. Pick up on Monday is at 4:00 PM. AN AUTHORIZED ADULT THAT IS LISTED ON THE CAR PUL SHEET MUST SIGN EACH CAMPER OUT AT THE END OF THE CAMP 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 Thursday 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. Please pack rain gear! When Mother Nature provides us with some liquid sunshine, our camp day proceeds as usual. When there is thunder and lighting, 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 camper will exhibit some symptoms of homesickness during the first night away. Please choose your words carefully when dropping off your campers. 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 your 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, not diminishes, 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 $15.00 as long as there are available openings. This fee covers the cost to process a change request. To cancel a reservation, please contact the CMO office at 614.885.1023. You must speak with a CMO administrative staff to cancel. A voicemail message will not be considered proper notification of cancellation for refund purposes.
Junior Frontier: What to Expect 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, climbing, crafts and nature experiences. Typical Week Monday: Camp activities as normal, (9:00 AM 4:00 PM). Pick up is at 4:00 PM. Tuesday: Camp activities as normal, set up camp site, hike, dinner, night swim, fire side games, bed Wednesday: 8:00 AM breakfast, orienteering experience from Highbanks Metro Park, dinner, night swim, fire side stories, bed Thursday: 8:00 AM breakfast, camp activities as normal, dinner, family night, night hike, bed Friday: 8:00 AM breakfast, bead ceremony, capture the flag, lunch, pick up at NOON. The only exception to this is if you have registered and paid for your camper to participate in the optional ZipZone Add-on (ends at 3:00 PM). 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 you child has any special dietary needs (allergies or restrictions) please include that in your online registration. We work to provide suitable substitutions for allergies, diary or gluten sensitivity, vegetarian and other dietary restrictions. There are limitations to what we can provide and children do not always like the options provided, so please consult program staff if you have questions about this. On Tuesday, Camper will use backpacks provided by Camp. Campers are shown on how to safety 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 orienteering experience. Starting at Highbanks Metro Park, campers will learn how to read and use a compass and map to lead the group back to Camp. Campers are permitted to bring their own hammocks to sleep in during overnights. Campers must provide their own straps and be able to set up their hammock on their own. All campers hammocks will be checked once they are set up by staff. Rain protection for hammocks will not be provided, so plain accordingly.
Junior Frontier: 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. Daily Gear: Reusable / Refillable Water Bottle Sunscreen Insect Repellant Swim gear & towel Goggles (optional) Flexible, comfortable footwear (must be closed-toe shoes) Creeking shoes Casual, layered clothing Water proof jacket or rain gear Sweater / Jacket / Sweatshirt Overnight Gear: Sleeping bag Pillow Three changes of clothing Sleeping clothes Toothpaste & toothbrush Comb / brush Plate and eating utensils Small flashlight or lantern Hammock & straps (optional; campers must be able to set up their own hammock) LEAVE AT HOME ALL WEEK 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!) Large or extra bright flashlights Pocket or camping knives (or other weapons) Flip-Flops, Vibram 5-fingure, or Crocs (or other open-toe shoes) Note: Cameras are allowed but camp staff assume no responsibility for loss or damage. Important Phone Numbers Adventure Academy Cell Phone 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 questions, 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: Program Goals Adventure Academy is dedicated to providing intentional, Adventure-based, experiential learning 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. 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) 525-3160 Franklin County Children Services (614) 229-7000 Camp Mary Orton Federal Tax ID #31-437978