EXPLORER CAMP Dear Explorer Camp Families, Thank you for choosing Germantown Academy’s Explorer Camp. At Explorer Camp, we will be going on field trips every day. On most days, campers should arrive at camp at 9:00 a.m. and we will typically return by 4:30 p.m. for pick-up. There are some days we need to depart before 9:00 a.m. and we will not be able to accommodate late arrivals on those days, due to the distance and nature of the trip. Pick-up time can vary from the anticipated time due to traffic, speed of the river when applicable, and the time required for all campers to complete an activity. Should pick-up and drop-off times change, campers and their families will be notified. At the conclusion of each day’s activity, the director will pass a cell phone among the campers and ask that they contact their ride to alert them of the expected arrival time. (You are also welcome to send a cell phone with your child, but please be aware that campers are expected to leave their cell phones in the van during our activities. We cannot be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen cell phones.) On each day of camp please give your camper the phone number that you want used to contact you. In the event that you are unable to pick your child up at this time, Extended Hours is available and you can arrange to pick up your child there. Campers participating in Afternoon Explorer Camp will eat lunch together as a group and depart for a trip each afternoon. You should have received an Explorer Camp Welcome Letter and Packet of Waivers in the mail. Please sign and return all waivers to the Summer Programs Office before your child’s first week of camp. These waivers can also be found on the “Forms” section of our website. Campers will not be allowed to participate in certain activities without these completed release forms. It is our intention to stay with the schedule but in the event of inclement weather, we will shift activities to accommodate the weather. While each day’s activities are different, there is some generic information that will help you to prepare for the activities. Each camper should have with them:
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent for outdoor activities
Lunch and Snacks
Two Water Bottles
Backpack
Hat & Rain Gear*
*Please see the website for the Explorer Camp weekly schedules. Closed Toed shoes with socks are required every day with the exception of trips to the beach and water parks. Campers should bring water shoes for rafting and tubing. Note: A cooler will be available to store lunches and drinks. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are looking forward to meeting your child! Regards,
Dan Stahl Explorer Camp Director 267.405.7483 daniel.stahl@gacamp.org
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