SUMMER YOUTH ADVENTURE CAMPS

All campers are required to complete the registration packet, including health forms. This form is used to gather information we need to provide the best possible care for your child(ren) while at camp as well as information emergency medical personnel and hospitals may need to best care for your child in the event of an emergency. Please help us by making sure we have a complete record of any and all medical conditions and list of medications your child takes on a daily basis.

We understand that you’re entrusting us with the most important part of your lives. We promise to do all we can to ensure the health and safety of your child(ren). We commit to you that we’ll be proactive in pursuing you in the event that something happens to your child to ensure you’re getting the information you need as a parent to make decisions about your child’s health. We do understand that you might not want to know about every phone call alerting you of the situation. We will contact you if your child has to sit out of an activity, even for a short period of time, requires medical attention by our staff and as soon as possible in case of an emergency.

Archery, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddleboards, Volleyball, Swimming, Aerial Adventure Park, Zip-line Canopy Tour, Climbing Wall, Climbing Tower, Power Free Fall, Team Building, Putt Putt Golf, Scavenger Hunts, Nature and Historic Walks, River Trek, Kickball, Special Nature Program and more.

Drop off is from 7:45 - 8:15 am every morning. On Monday, please bring your camper into the Camp Pavilion to meet the child’s counselor and go over registration information. Drop off will be located through our second entrance (follow the signs for the RV Park). The pavilion is on the left located 1/4 mile past the gate entrance. Drop off on Tuesday-Friday will be done at the camp pavilion carpool style.

Pick up will be at the camp pavilion at 4:30 pm. If your child is here after 4:30 pm, he/she will be placed in our extended care program and incur a fee.

You can pack a lunch or pay $60 per child for the week. If you pack a lunch, please send your child with lunch and snack including a drink (we recommend a refillable water bottle) Monday-Thursday. On Friday, we will provide lunch for the campers – you may send a snack if you wish. There is an option to purchase sack lunches from Historic Banning Mills. The price is $60 for the week. The lunch includes a hearty deli-style sandwich or wrap, chips, a whole piece of fruit, cookie, and bottle of water. You are welcome to send your camper with cash to purchase items from the gift shop including bottled water and snacks.

Your camper will participate in outdoor activities including ropes course, zip line canopy tours, challenge courses, hiking and other outdoor activities; therefore, all campers MUST wear closed toe shoes like tennis shoes or hiking boots. We can not allow your child to participate in camp without proper shoes (no crocs, slides, etc, unless around the pool). Please remember to dress comfortably in play type clothes. The majority of the activities occur outside and your camper will get dirty!

Aside from pool, your child may be participating in water activities so your child will need to bring a water shoe and 2 towels. Flip-flops are ONLY permitted around the pool.

GIRLS DRESS CODE:

Please dress comfortably. Shorts must be below the fingertips on the side, we recommend Bermuda or basketball style shorts. No spandex (like cheer or volleyball or 3″ or 5″ shorts). No spaghetti strap tank tops. If your daughter wears a standard tank top or razor back tank, we request that you please dress her in an under tank shirt as well. We ask that girls wear a one-piece swimsuit or a tankini. No bikini’s, please.

BOYS DRESS CODE:

Please dress comfortably. Shorts must be below the fingertips on the side, we recommend Bermuda or basketball style shorts. No spandex. Boys MUST wear a shirt during all activities. If your son wears a standard tank top or razor back tank, we request that you please dress him in an under tank shirt as well. We ask that boys wear standard swim trunks, boys may go without t-shirts ONLY during pool time. No speedo style bottoms.

We ask that you DO NOT send any electronic devices including cell phones with your camper. Text messaging, internet access, gaming, music, etc. will quickly distract the campers and destroy the environment we are trying to create, the mission of camp and the purpose of team building. In the event your camper does bring a cell phone or electronic device, Historic Banning Mills IS NOT responsible for lost, stolen, broken or damaged devices. Our office is always available in the event you need to get in touch with your camper or relay information. If you have any concerns about your camper, our office is always staffed and answers phones from 8 am until 10 pm EST. In the event of an emergency, one of our staff members will quickly contact you. If you aren’t hearing from us, it is safe to know that your child is doing well and having fun!

We will make every effort to help campers keep track of their belongings, but we do not assume responsibility for any items the camper brings. We encourage you to send the camper with items that can be labeled and aren’t of value and will not be greatly missed if they are lost. Please label any item your camper brings. If you lose an item, please be sure to check with our lost and found at the front desk at pick-up time. Please take time to look for missing items before leaving camp. If you lose an item, please call our front office immediately at 770-834-9149 and we will make every effort to get your items back to you if found. Any items left after camp ends will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Your registration packet comes with an area for you to complete for any medications. Medication will only be distributed under the specific instruction from the camper’s parent/legal guardian or physician. Prescription medications MUST be in the original bottle, and date with dosing instructions on the label. All medications must be handed directly to the camp director, please do not send medication in with your child. Only epi-pen and rescue inhalers will be held by the camp director during camp. All other medication will be locked for the duration of camp and administered to camper per instructions provided to Historic Banning Mills staff. All medical conditions requiring medication MUST be noted on the medical forms, including over-the-counter medications.

PLEASE make sure to note any allergies or intolerances so that we can prepare accordingly and be aware of potential hazards.

We understand sometimes things happen and you need to cancel your camper’s registration. All cancellations more than 30 days before campers arrival will be refunded at 100% of the cost of camp minus the $40 non-refundable deposit. If you cancel less than 30 days before your camper’s arrival, you will be refunded 50% of the camp cost minus your $40 non-refundable deposit. Please contact our office by email ([email protected]) to cancel a reservation.