Handbook

We’re so excited to now offer a streamlined, one-stop location for all aspects of camp. Here’s what you can access on our Parent Portal anytime:

• Registration

• Camper Medical Information (can be updated as needed) 

•  Cabin Mate request

• Balance payment (before May 16)

• Camp Store credit ($20 suggested, but not required)

• Infirmary log (updated in real time by Camp Nurse)

• Scholarship camper donations 

Please make sure that all pre-camp tasks are completed two weeks prior to coming to camp.

Each day, dress campers in t-shirt and shorts, sneakers with socks, sunscreen and bug spray.

Please also pack the following items in a bag and label everything with your camper’s name (you may bring them daily or leave them in the cabin for the week—we have clotheslines to dry swimsuits and towels).

• Water bottle

• (2) swimsuits (one piece or modest tankini for females, please)

• Towel

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Fitted twin sheet

• Pillow & blanket (optional)

• Books for Rest Time (optional)

• Rain jacket (a MUST!)

• Water shoes

• (1) full change of clothing

Items to leave at home:

• Cell phones & electronics—such as handheld gaming devices, iPads & iPods

• Revealing swimsuits or clothing, clothing with rude/inappropriate words or images

• Food, snacks and candy—Camp will provide lunch and snack each day.

• Pocket knives or weapons of any kind

For those who prefer paper, here’s a printable packing list.

Here are some of the activities campers will experience throughout their day camp session:

• Archery

• Arts & Crafts

• Marksmanship 

• Canoe

• Nature

• Swimming

• Hiking

• Survival Skills

• Blob

• Frisbee Golf

Campers may also choose from a variety of additional games and activities during our daily Choice Time and Free Time.

Standard Day Camp Schedule

9:00 a.m. Daily Drop-Off

9:15 a.m. Chapel

9:45 a.m. Activity 1

10:45 a.m. Activity 2

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. Rest Time*

2:00 p.m. Choice Time / Snack

3:00 p.m. Activity 3

4:00 p.m. Daily Pick-Up

*Campers will be assigned a cabin and bunk bed for changing clothes and Rest Time.

Safety is our top priority at Camp Evergreen, and the health of each of our campers is treated with the utmost care.

• The acting Camp Nurse will screen all campers who arrive at camp.  If the nurse finds that a camper has a health condition that would interfere with the camp program, the camper’s schedule will be adjusted until he/she is free of that health condition.

• We ask that all medications (prescription and non-prescription), vitamins, herbs and supplements that the camper is taking be disclosed on the online health forms.

• All medications are stored under lock and key in the infirmary with one exception: campers may carry an asthma inhaler per doctor’s order.

• The acting Camp Nurse and the Camp Director are the only personnel allowed to access and distribute medications.

• All prescription medication must be given in its original containers with the physician’s name, date, camper’s name and directions.

• All non-prescription medication, vitamins and supplements must also be given in their original containers as well.

• The acting Camp Nurse will only distribute medication as directed on the label of the container. If a larger dose is requested, it must be accompanied by a doctor’s order.

• Plan to arrive at camp at 11:45 a.m. and stay for a BBQ lunch and our award ceremony, when each child is recognized for their contribution to an awesome camp session.

• Reserve plates for you and your family either on Opening Day or by phone (Adults $8.00, Children $6.00). Pay for your plates on Closing Day at the Camp Store.

• When you arrive, your child will be playing in the Game Room or the outside area nearby. Prepare to give your child a huge hug and immediately hear all kinds of fun stories about the session!

• Either before lunch or after the Closing Ceremony, you and your child may go to your child’s cabin to grab luggage. Our staff can assist you, if needed. 

• The lunch bell will ring at 12:00 p.m. We will gather in front of the Camp Office to pray and then dismiss to the lunch buffet line in the Dining Hall.

• The award ceremony should wrap up around 1:30 p.m.

• Our Camp Store will be open for must-have items—like beavershark stuffed animals!

Parents are asked to sign the “Camper Code of Conduct” during the online registration process, which outlines the acceptable behavior required of campers during their stay at camp.

• Any camper that is found to not follow the Camper Code of Conduct will meet with the Camp Director. 

• The Camp Director will determine if dismissal from the camp session is necessary and will contact parent/guardians accordingly.

• Campers will be charged for any damage they are found responsible for.

• Under suspicion of theft or the possession of camp banned substances, Camp Evergreen Leadership reserves the right to search through a camper’s belongings.