Packing Lists & Check In/Out Information

Greetings from our Executive Director

Summer 2013 will be Berachah's 40th year providing faith-building summer camps for families, and we are excited to add new camps this summer.  Our goal remains to provide quality and safe Christian camps at an affordable price for families, all while helping your kids enjoy the best week of their summer!  We hope you will visit one of our open houses, and save more dollars by registering your kids early.

By God's grace & for His glory!

Brian Christian,  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 10 & April 14, 2013.

Bring a Friend for Berachah Bucks

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.

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 Coordinator Abbey Weber (ext. 103) for more details or send email to aweber@campberachah.org. For more online information, click here. 2013 Camper Registration Form Partnership Pricing 2013

Partnership Volunteer Application Medical Intake Form 2013 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. We also encourage you to work with your church for additional assistance. Click here to register after filling out scholarship request form (must be accompanied by a $35 deposit for the camp session).

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 or look at the availability table. 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 (the $35 deposit will be refunded if there is no opening for your camper). We will contact those on the waitlist, if/when a space becomes available.

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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

Must be submitted in writing no later than 14 days prior to session start date. Any payments will be refunded within 30 days or transferred to another open session (less $35 non-refundable deposit). 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. Cancellations received less than 14 days before camp session begins may only be eligible for a 50% refund of total camp fee. Any approved refund amounts will be issued within 30 days of cancellation notice.

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 and children under age 8 cannot be grouped with ages 8+. 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 note dietary information on their registration form.

Horse rides

Register on line in advance for horse rides for ages 8 and up (must be 52" with boots on)! 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 $15 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 (parent programs). Phone calls are discouraged, as they encourage homesickness. If there is an emergency, please contact the camp office.