Packing Lists

Greetings from our Executive Director

God's grace touches all of our lives many times. His love and forgiveness gives us a clear picture of His character. Today, more than ever, kids need to be introduced to the Son of God, Jesus Christ, and understand what it means to become a follower of Christ; to live a life that centers on a Biblical view of the culture and the world around us. Camp teaches and models the love of Christ, and each year hundreds of campers make a decision to follow Him in their lives. We've been doing camp for 36 years, and each year we are blessed with stories from former campers of how camp changed their lives.

Thousands of campers will attend the many different sessions we offer in 2010. It is our hope and prayer that you will join us for a summer to remember. I hope to see you at camp!

Steve Altick,  Executive Director  

Summer Camp Open House

Each year many campers and parents come out for a guided tour of the facilities and the chance to learn more about our camps. It includes FREE hot dogs & pop! A great idea for first-time campers (or parents) nervous about going to camp! Dates & Times: 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21 & Sunday, April 25, 2010. Meet at the Gym.

Bring a Friend

We know that our repeat campers are the best advertising we’ve got. So we’re still offering our incentive--“Bring a Friend for Berachah Bucks”. Each time a repeating camper brings a friend who is new (never been to Berachah) to the same session, he/she will receive $10 in "Berachah Bucks" good for use in our Wellspring Bookstore &/or The Country Store.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If your camper is not satisfied with his/her camp experience, simply state the reason in a letter to the Camp Program Department within 30 days of the last day of your session. Refunds are processed within 30 days upon receipt of your written request.

Church Partnership Program

We form partnerships with area churches to provide overnight camps for children and youth. In exchange for special discounted pricing, partnership churches share in the leadership and planning of the camp sessions, provide volunteer counselors, collect registrations and pay with a single check. For those interested in finding out more, a special FREE planning day & mini-retreat is planned. Please call our Program Manager Chris Kinman (ext. 103) for more details or send email to chrisk@campberachah.org. For more online information, click here. 2010 Camper Registration Form 2010 Partnership Letter

Partnership Pricing 2010 Partnership Volunteer Application Medical Intake Form 2010 Suspense Calendar

Special Needs

For campers (ages 5-18) in our community with “special needs.” If you have a camper with a special need or medical condition that requires an IEP or special accommodation at school, please print off the prescreening application and send to Natalie Head, email nhead@campberachah.org, our Special Needs Coordinator.

Once your application is received, we will review your camper's needs to determine if our program is a good match. We are unable to serve children with profound physical, medical, or psychological needs. Examples of conditions which can be accommodated are ADHD/ADD, Autism (including Asperger Syndrome), blind/visually impaired, Deaf/Hard of hearing, Down Syndrome, and other physical limitations or developmental delays. The application process is for the benefit of the campers with special needs to place them in the least restrictive, safest, and most appropriate setting. No Special Needs campers in Horse Camps.

Download Special Needs Application

Scholarships

It is the mission of Camp Berachah Ministries that all children who want to attend summer camp or a retreat have that opportunity, and we are committed to keeping our programs affordable. For those families who are experiencing extreme hardships, we have established a limited scholarship program to provide assistance. This fund is possible because of generous donations each year, and allows us to provide a camp experience to many children who otherwise might not be able to attend. If you need assistance for a camp or retreat, please register for the camp session with the required session deposit and fill out a Scholarship Request Form. Please e-mail it to our office at register@campberachah.org or send to our mailing address. We also encourage you to work with your church for additional assistance. Click here for Camp Berachah Scholarship Request Form.

Register

Online, by fax or mail, or in person at our Camp office. Our on-line registration form shows if your choice of camp session has a wait list. You may also call our office to check on the latest session availability for boys and girls or look at the availability table located in the "camps"-"summer camp information" drop down menu at the top of the page. When all spaces for a camp session have been reserved, we start a waiting list in the case of any cancellations. In order to be put on a waitlist, you must submit a complete registration for that session including the $35 deposit (however the $35 deposit will not be charged to your credit card unless/until you get into the session.) We will contact those on the waitlist, if/when a space becomes available.

Earlybird Discount

Register by April 15th for most of our camps to receive a special discount price. Many Day & Horse Camp weeks become full prior to April 15th, and nearly all weeks are filled by May 1st! It only takes a minimum (non-refundable/non-transferable) deposit of $35 to hold your camper’s space for each desired session. This is part of the full payment, NOT an additional fee.

Camp Payment

Camp session fees must be paid in full 14 days before the camp starts to attend (including any extended care or transportation fees). No payments can be accepted at check-in. If payment is not received, this will be considered a cancellation and the spot is opened up to those on our waiting list. Please call us if you know your balance will be unpaid within 14 days of the first day of camp so we can work with you to ensure your child has a camp experience.

Cancellations/Changes

For cancellations and changes submitted in writing up to 14 days prior to the session, the $35 deposit per session will be withheld. Any payments (minus the $35 deposit) will be transferred/refunded within 30 days. If there is no space in another desired session, your transfer request will be handled as a cancellation. All requests for changes must be in writing and may be sent by fax to (253) 833-7027 or email to register@campberachah.org.

Roommate Requests

We try to honor one request per camper of the same gender, and the age/grade level difference must be no greater than 2 years. Please make your request known in the space provided on the registration form. Siblings may not be placed together without a specific request. (Day Campers may request group-mates; does not apply to Horse Camps as campers are placed according to their riding ability.)

Medications

All prescription and over-the-counter medications must be turned in to the health station area at check-in upon arrival to camp. All prescription medications must be in the original pharmacy bottle, labeled with the patient’s name and the physician’s ordered dose on the bottle (e.g., pills in Ziploc baggies are not okay). Non-prescription/over-the-counter medication, including vitamins and herbal supplements, must also be in their original containers. Campers are allowed to carry one inhaler with them at camp, if medically necessary.

Special Dietary Needs

If your camper has medically necessary dietary needs, please contact the camp office for a Dietary Request form. Our food service staff will review your needs and respond with details on what we are able to provide.

Please label items with child's name

For Day Camps

Bag/backpack, sack lunch, closed toed shoes for climbing wall, sweatshirt or coat, sun screen, bug spray, modest one-piece swimsuit & pool towel, plastic bag for wet/dirty clothes, spending money (for our Wellspring &/or The Country Store), and long pants (for horse ride). For Red Barn Day Camp riding boots and helmet are provided
Download Packing List for Day Camps

For Overnight Camps

Bible & notebook, adequate clothes (layers), personal items (toothbrush, etc.), large plastic bag for wet/dirty clothes, long pants (esp. for horseback riding), closed toed shoes for climbing wall, modest one-piece swimsuit & pool towel, sun screen, bug spray, spending money (for our Wellspring &/or The Country Store), sweatshirt or jacket, flashlight, extra pair of shoes, bath towel, pillow, and sleeping bag. For Overnight Horse Camp - riding boots and helmet are provided.
Download Packing List for Overnight Camps

Things NOT to bring

CD players, stereos, or personal listening devices; Fireworks or other noise-making devices; High value items (cost or sentiment); Laser pointers; Video games (game boys, etc.); Knives, guns or any other type of weapons, skate boards or scooters.

Check in times

Get directions, check in times and instructions

Horse rides

Register on line in advance for horse rides for ages 8 and up! Availability varies by session - in general, about one-third of the campers will be able to ride. You must sign in with your child's camp counselor prior to scheduling a horseback ride. If you have purchased a ride in advance, the counselor will provide your camper with a bracelet with your child's scheduled ride time. We are unable to offer refunds for trail rides. Cost is $10 per ride, with a limit of 1 ride per camper.

Problems at Camp

Campers are expected to follow camp rules and accept the authority of counselors and camp leadership. CB Staff may elect to send home any campers who refuse to comply with rules. Parents will be informed of serious problems. Should disagreements arise regarding the camp experience, it is our desire to work with the family and church through Christian arbitration.

Lost and Found

We are not responsible for items lost or left at camp. Please take time to check for any lost items at pickup before leaving camp. The lost and found tent is located behind the administration office next to the health center. After 2 weeks all items are donated to a local charity.

Visitors to Camp

All visitors (parents, family, friends) are discouraged from visiting campers while camp is in session, except for the designated events (Thursday Day Camp Parent Night and Friday Horse Camp Game Day). If there is an emergency, please contact the camp office.