Residential Express Camp

Drop Off/Pick Up

Session 1- Drop off is Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm, pick up is Wednesday from 9:30am-10:00am

Session 2- Drop off is Wednesday from 2:00pm-4:00pm and pick up is Saturday from 9:30am-10:30am

Drop Off Procedures

Drop off for Express Session 1 will take place on from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday.

Drop off for Express Session 2 will be on Wednesday from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

The gates to camp will remained closed until 2:00pm so please do not arrive early. We will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. No exceptions for early check-in will be allowed.

• Parents MUST accompany campers to the cabin and meet the counselor. Parents are encouraged to share any special concerns with their camper’s counselor, who they will meet at the cabin.
• WE DO NOT PERMIT ‘SAVING’ BUNKS. Bunks are secured by campers on a first come-first served basis.
• Make your goodbyes quick and positive.
• Please be sure that your camper does not have a mobile phone.

1. When you arrive at Camp Christopher, park in the lower parking lot.

2. All campers should label their luggage with their name.

3. Staff members will instruct parents to either leave luggage for tractor (for camper in distant cabins, typically girls) or if luggage will be kept with camper (for camper residing in closer cabins, typically boys)

4. Enter the line of parents and campers and proceed to the check-in table. Campers will learn cabin assignment, answer health questions, and have a lice check. Campers found to have an active lice infestation will be dismissed from camp until treatment is completed and they are reassessed and cleared by the camp nurse.

5. If camper has medication, stop at nurse’s table. In accordance to state law and to ensure safety of all campers, campers who are bringing any medication to camp (prescription & non-prescription including over the counter items like Tylenol or vitamins) must turn in their medication(s) to the nurse upon arrival. All medications must be in their original bottles with clearly labeled, current prescription/instructions. Camper and parent must both be present during medication check-in.

6. If parent would like to drop off mail, stop at mail table.

7. Once the camper has completed the check-in process, he/she may proceed to his /her assigned cabin. Campers will not be permitted to enter their cabin and choose a bunk until they have completed the check-in process, including the lice check.

Pick Up Procedures

Pick up for Express session 1 will take place from 9:30am-10:00am on Wednesday.

Pick up for Express Session 2 will take place from 9:30-10:30am on Saturday.

1. Please park your vehicle in the lower lot and walk to your camper’s cabin.

2. Parents/ guardians will sign out with the staff member at cabin. Luggage will either be at cabins (those staying in cabins closer to parking lot, typically boys) or taken on tractor to field next to parking lot (campers who stayed in distant cabins, typically girls).

3. Please check beach for any missing items.

4. DO NOT FORGET TO PICK UP MEDICATIONS AT NURSES STATION. IF YOUR CHILD HAD A RESCUE MEDICATION THAT WAS REQUIRED TO BE WITH HIM/HER PLEASE GET IT FROM THE COUNSELOR.

• We recommend that you check your child’s luggage at pick up to ensure that he or she is coming home with everything that you packed that week.
• If you require assistance during check-in or pick-up due to disability, please contact our offices THE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP and arrangements will be made to accommodate your needs. Please remember, there are no pets allowed at Camp Christopher regardless of size.