Day Camp FAQ's

For our Day Camp Families

We are excited to have you attending Hidden Valley 4-H Camp, and have put together a Quick Tip Sheet for you to use as a guide.

1. What time is drop off on Monday?

• Day Camp Drop off is 8:00 a.m. daily.
• On Monday of each Day Camp week if your camper has medication to check in with the Health Office you will need to provide the medication in the original container and also have a Provider Standing Order that permits our Health Manager to dispense medication. Medication cannot be kept over the weekend – if you attend more than one Day Camp week you will need to do this each time you arrive on Monday.
• Monday’s can take a little longer – it is the 1st day of the week.

2. What happens at Drop Off Time?

• You will meet the Day Camp Manager or the Camp Director.
• Signing In – A signature is required of the parent upon arrival, and this is done daily.
• A Daily Health Screen will be required upon arrival – If your camper does not pass the Daily Health Screen they will not be able to stay at camp.
• We ask that all parents stay until we have completed the Daily Health Screen.
• Day Campers will be assigned to an age appropriate cabin while they’re at camp.
• Cloverbud Day Campers will be separate from campers over the Age of 8 for most activities.
• All Campers can eat breakfast if they would like.

3. What should I pack?

• All items should be packed in a backpack – it is much easier for our Day Campers to keep track of their personal belongings if they have a backpack.
• You should always bring a swimsuit, towel and an extra pair of clothes, including socks.
• All campers have a Quiet Hour after lunch where they are in a Cabin–books, cards, journaling, activity type books – they can pack in their backpack to use during that time.
• Campers will be in cabins for rest hour for the full week – you can bring a sleeping bag or a small pillow and blanket for rest time.
• Each cabin has games and we also have a Lending Library at Camp.

4. What about the Camp Store?

• Day Campers will have the opportunity to visit the Camp Store at least once during the day. At the Camp Store they can purchase snacks like Gatorade, ice cream, fruit bars, and chips. A few of the comfort snacks campers enjoy, and are not on the menu! T-shirts and Hoodies are also available.

5. What if I need my child to arrive earlier than 8:00 a.m.

• We can do an earlier drop off time of 7:30 a.m. with 24-hour advance notice – we have a small fee of $10.00.

8. What if I need my child to stay later than when camp ends?

• Cloverbud Day Camp ends at 4:00 p.m. and Regular Day Camp ends at 4:30 p.m. We are flexible with time through 4:30 p.m.
• To arrange for late pick up please contact Bruce Condie at 607-535-5048 or through email at bcc5@cornell.edu - Bruce will have the most up to date schedule of staff and will be able to let you know whether a later stay can be arranged.
  • If we are able to arrange a later than 4:30 p.m. pick up, there will be a $10 fee.

9. What about Forms?

• All pre-arrival forms should be completed and submitted ahead of your arrival on Monday.
• On Monday you will sign an Authorized Pick up form release – please do not leave camp without filling out.

10. What about activities?

• Day Campers will take part in all the same activities as Resident Campers.
• A Swimming Test will be done on Monday morning to determine swimming ability
  • Non-Swimmers are not provided with a wrist band.
  • If a camper is designated as a swimmer they are given a colored wristband for the week that permits them to swim in all areas of the pool unless they are a buddy to a
    non-swimmer.

Last updated February 9, 2023