Camp Juliette Low
WHAT IS THE CAMP’S MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY? As a camp, we strive to develop the personal and social growth of each camper through outdoor living, while encouraging her to make continuous progress in skills areas. We believe in remaining constantly aware of campers’ needs and adjusting our program to serve each camper to the best of our ability. WHAT SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE? Camp Juliette Low is an ACA accredited camp with a recent evaluation score of 100%. The Board of Trustees and Camp Committee reviews our safety measures each year to make sure that our facilities Approximately 90% of our 100-person staff are returning campers or staff mem- bers. All staff members are required to complete a background check before hiring. Prior to the camping sessions, we host a 1-week Pre-Camp training with all staff members. IS THERE A DAILY SCHEDULE, AND CAN YOU PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE? Yes, there is a daily schedule that helps campers get into a routine. The wake-up bell rings at 7:00 AM followed by breakfast and three morning classes. After lunch, campers enjoy a rest hour, and procedures are uptodate.. HOW ARE STAFF MEMBERS SCREENED AND TRAINED? WHAT IS THE CAMP’S MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY? Sharing the life-changing love of Christ through creation, relationship, and fun! WHAT SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE? We follow all required rules and regulations from the American Camp Association (ACA). We have rules for each cabin and activity period that are presented to campers on Day 1. WHAT IS THE CAMPER-TO- COUNSELOR RATIO? 12 to 2 is our ratio for each cabin full of campers. HOW ARE STAFF MEMBERS SCREENED AND TRAINED? We have an application and interview process with three required references and a background check. Each hire is expected to attend our training week before camp begins. IS THERE A DAILY SCHEDULE, AND CAN YOU PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE? Morning cabin chores Flag Breakfast
a recreational hour, time with their unit, and shower hour. Evening activities are enjoyed until TAPS at 9:00 PM. ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE PLAY OR DOWNTIME? Yes. Campers enjoy a “rest hour” each day after lunch where they can chill in their tent, write letters, read, and hang out with friends. HOW DOES THE CAMP HANDLE HEALTH ISSUES AND ALLERGIES? CJL has a licensed registered nurse who lives at camp and is on-call 24 hours a day. The Head Dietician is made aware of all allergies and has one person who specializes in making special meals when necessary. ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO VISIT OR PARTICIPATE IN CAMP ACTIVITIES? Parents are invited to participate in a camp tour on Opening Day. During the session, they are encouraged to write letters, send emails, and mail packages to their camper.
Established: 1922 (770) 428-1062 cjl.org
Camp of the Rising Son
Back Porch Lunch Rest/Snack time Bible Study
Established: 1985 (662) 547-6169 campoftherisingson.com
Activity 4 Activity 5 Flag Dinner Evening Program Showers and Bedtime ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE PLAY OR DOWNTIME? Our campers choose their daily five activities. Every afternoon we have rest and snack time. Every evening, we have a program or activity planned for every camper. HOW DOES THE CAMP HANDLE HEALTH ISSUES AND ALLERGIES? We have an on-site nurse who organizes and gives out our camper medications each morning, afternoon, and night. If needed, we also take campers to our local doctor for assistance. ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO VISIT OR PARTICIPATE IN CAMP ACTIVITIES? No, parents are not allowed to participate in anything except our end- of-the-week award ceremony on Friday afternoons.
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