BEST CAMP EVER Parent/Camper Guide YMCA CAMP AT HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR www.ycampidaho.org In here you will find information on: Directions to Y Camp Check In/Check Out Procedures Payment/Cancellation Information Communication with Your Camper Open House Homesickness Dress Code & Packing List Financial Assistance requirements by ensuring that all children are super- CHECK IN PROCEDURES vised and accounted for at all times and that any camp WELCOME TO Y CAMP! Bus transportation from Boise and back is $10 each visitors are immediately greeted and accompanied. Rest Thank you for choosing YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir this summer! By registering your camper for a week at way, non-refundable one week prior to camp. Guardians assured that your camper is in good hands. Y Camp you have begun a journey that will change their life in more ways than you might imagine. are encouraged to pick their camper up from camp if possible so they may show you around and join them for YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir engages volunteer Y Camp is a place of magic and wonder, where under the tutelage of our highly trained staff, your camper will ex- lunch. medical staff for each session of camp. These volun- perience new activities and learn new skills with an emphasis on developing the YMCA core values of Caring, Hon- teers hold a current RN certification. Our medical staff esty, Respect, and Responsibility. While experiencing fun and exciting adventures, campers will learn more about Changes to transportation requests must be made no are responsible for all aspects of health management themselves and build friendships and memories to last a lifetime. later than on week prior to Check-in of your camper’s at camp from dispensing regular medications to first session. CIT campers will stay at camp the weekend aid and emergency care. All higher level care is provided This packet was created to help prepare both you and your child for the resident camp experience in cluding ev- between their sessions. by Cascade Medical center, a 24-hour emergency care erything from what your camper needs to pack to how you can communicate with them while they are away from clinic located about 20 minutes from camp. home. Times and Locations Check in for bus riders is from 2-3pm on Sunday at We look forward to welcoming your child into our YMCA Summer Camp Family! Medications the West Boise YMCA for every camp. Buses depart for Medications include prescription and nonprescription camp no later than 3:30pm. (over the counter) medications, vitamins, etc. All med- ications sent with your camper must be listed on our Check in at Camp is from 4:30-5:30pm on Sunday of Medications Information Page completed during reg- each session. (Session 4 ends on Wednesday, July 1.) istration and will be stored at the wellness center and DIRECTIONS TO Y CAMP All campers must be checked in by an adult. Check in dispensed by the medical staff. With the exception of rescue Inhalers and Epi-pens which must be disclosed From Boise: will take 15-30 minutes. Please plan accordingly. The process includes tagging all bags, confirming registra- at check-in, but can stay with your camper. Take highway 55 North to Cascade tion information, turning in any medications, check for All prescription medications must be in their original head lice and talking to your camper’s counselor prior Once you’ve passed through Cascade, turn right onto Warm Lake Road containers with the original label and directions at- to leaving. tached. Prescription administration must match the Proceed 6 miles, then turn right onto Horsethief Road label or be accompanied by a note from your physician CHECK OUT PROCEDURES approving any change. Medication stored in anything Proceed 3 miles down to the west side of the reservoir (do not turn off the main road) Our property is located at other than the original container will not be accepted the south end of the reservoir; you will enter it shortly after the spillway. In order for Y Camp to check out any camper, camp by camp staff. Please send the exact amount of doses staff will check valid photo ID on all authorized per- needed for your camper’s stay. sons. Parents/Guardians must be listed on the checkout authorization as well. If person is not listed, Y Camp will Generic over the counter Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen not release your camper to the individual. (Tylenol), and allergy medicines are available from the wellness center and therefore do not need to be sent Times and Locations with your camper. Check-out at Y Camp is from 12:00pm -1:00 pm on Fri- day of each session. If you need to pick up your camper early or before Friday, please notify camp in writing by PAYMENTS your check in day. Final payment is due two weeks before camp (unless prior arrangements have been made). Scheduled pay- Please note that the buses depart camp before camp ments may be made online. If payment is not received, check out begins, therefore early check out will not be your registration will be cancelled and your payments available for bus riders. forfeited. If you have extenuating circumstances or if CONTACT Y CAMP you would like to apply for financial assistance please Check out for bus riders is from 3-4:00pm at the West contact the Camp Registrar at 208.344.5502 x250. YMCA CAMP AT HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR Boise YMCA. 301 Horsethief Rd P.O Box 87 If the buses are running late, families will be notified CANCELLATIONS Cascade, ID 83611 by the Camp Director upon your arrival at the checkout Full refunds minus the deposit will only be issued for location. cancellations made in writing at least 14 days prior to 208 344 5502 camp. No refund will be issued for cancellations made 13 days or less prior to camp. www.ycampidaho.org HEALTH AND SAFETY Safety is our number one priority at Y Camp. We go All deposits are non-refundable. A transfer fee of $25 above and beyond the ACA (American Camp Association) will be charged for changes made after May 1. space, all unclaimed lost and found items will be do- contact you for help, but calling home generally leads to CABIN MATE REQUESTS nated to charity 30 days after the end of your camper’s VISTITORS more issues for campers so it is used as a last resort. Requests must be of the same gender, campers must be camp session. Although we recommend that guardians pick their Visiting camp before summer is a great way to put you in the same grade, and the request must be reciprocal, camper up from camp at the end of their session, we and your camper at ease. meaning that each camper must request and accept the If you are looking for a lost item, be sure to contact highly discourage visits during camp. Having visitors request of the other camper they wish to pair with. Y the Camp Staff at [email protected] immediately diminishes the opportunity for campers to learn inde- Bed Wetting Camp will only honor roommate requests in pairs of 2 after discovering an item has been misplaced. pendence and seeing loved ones can exacerbate feelings Our staff work diligently to keep bedwetting a pri- and no more. This is a long standing policy at Y Camp of homesickness that your camper or other campers vate matter just for your camper. If your camper has a in an effort to foster a sense of belonging for all camp- COMMUNICATION might be feeling. It also means your camper is missing history of bedwetting, please be certain to inform your ers and encouraging all participants to interact with the activity that is scheduled at the time of your visit. camper’s counselors at check in if this is something we people in their camp community. Y Camp focuses on Everyone loves to get mail at camp, and a letter or If you would like to visit camp, please call the camp can assist with and to share any suggestions you may helping your camper develop healthy and supportive package from home can be an awesome surprise for have. Counselors can help ensure your child does not relationships by giving them the opportunity to inter- your camper. Please do not send candy or other food as number to schedule a visit. Upon arrival all visitors must check in at the camp office. drink any fluids before bed and work one on one to en- act with the diversity of Y Camp participants. We are campers cannot store food in their cabins. If you want sure accidents are handled with complete discretion. very aware of the anxieties, emotions, and desires that your child to receive mail on Tuesday, mail it Friday be- campers feel toward this life changing experience. Our fore they leave. You may also bring letters or packages OPEN HOUSE policies are part of a design that allows us to continue to check in that we will deliver to your camper midweek. Attending this event is a great way to alleviate any con- A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP to practice youth development, healthy living, and social We do not deliver mail to campers on the first day or cerns first time campers or their guardians may have. 7:00 am Wake Up responsibility. last day of the camp session. 7:45 am Breakfast/Flag Raising This day is for everyone to explore our beautiful camp 9:00 am Morning activities Begin To better ensure that your camper’s mail arrives while in Cascade, Idaho.