Day Camp Information

General Information

We are pleased you have entrusted the care of your child with us. We will do everything we possibly can to ensure that your child has a safe, fun, and educational time while at Camp Rockfish. We are commited to serving you and your child.

Our purpose is that all children grow in their knowledge and love of God through our Savior, Jesus Christ, We utilize God's great outdoors and the camping community to accomplish this goal. One of the most important ways by which we share our faith is through the Christian example of our loving, caring staff members.

Ask our staff about the hot meals, overnight stay, climbing/repel tower, or swim lessons options. You can call the office at (910) 425-3529 or email at info@rockfishoutdoorcenter.org.

Our goal is that each child:

•  Become aware and appreciate God's great outdoors.

•  Realize that each person is worthy of God's love and the love of others.

•  Grow in their responsibility to themselves, others and the world.

•  Learn and grow in their social and communication skills.

•  Learn or try new activities and skills.

•  Have fun.

Arrival and Departures

Our morning begins at 7:20. Organized activities begin at 8:30 am. Please respect the camp, staff, and campers and arrive on time between 7:20 and 8:30 am.

Please drive to the day camp area. This is where you will drop off and pick up your child. Please walk your child to the sign in & registration area, and sign them in. You will also have to sign them out at the end of the day, your child cannot do this, so please make a point to walk with your child.

Please plan on picking your child up between 4:30pm and 5:30 pm Fall, Winter & Spring (or at 6:00pm. Summer hrs.) Only those persons who you authorized on the pickup release form will be allowed to leave with your child. Please call the camp if you are going to be delayed. Children feel insecure when forgotten. A late fee of $15.00 every 15 minutes per child will be charged.

What to bring

Typical attire at camp is T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes. As the days get cooler please layer clothing. Please have your child bring the following each day:

•  Bible (one that your child feels comfortable using)

•  Swimsuit and towel (April 30- Oct. 1) Only one-piece suite allowed

•  Lunch (except on cookout day, which is usually Thursdays when camp provides the food)

•  Sunscreen - Bug repellant (lotion or wipes, no spray bottles)

•  Rain poncho

•  A change of clothes, shoes, and socks.

•  Hats, gloves, coat, boots (Winter camps only)

•  Water bottle & an afternoon snack

What not to wear or bring

•  Radios Walkman, etc.

•  Game Boys, and all hand held games

•  Flip-flops type of shoes

•  Knives

•  Specialized camping gear NEXT PAGE

•  Toys

Camp is an active place and your child will get dirty at times. Please leave all of your nice clothes at home.

Health and Safety

Every effort is made to make camp a safe place for your child. We are not health care professionals, and will not try to diagnose your child's ailments. We will do our best to care for them, but will call you to pick them up when your child is sick and does not belong at camp.

If your child has had a fever, vomited or had diarrhea with in the last twenty-four hours, please do not bring him/her to camp.

We will dispense prescription medication only under the following condition. The medication is in the original prescription bottle, prescribed to that child and you and your physician have filled out the medication authorization form from Camp Rockish. We MUST have a completed health form for each child, with emergency contact numbers for each child, and signed by the parent or guardian. A child will not be admitted without this form.

Behavior Management

We take a positive loving approach to behavior management. We instruct the children that negative behavior is not appreciated. We will calmly counsel the child and provide "time-out" when necessary. The parents will be notified of any significant behavioral problems. We believe it is important to work co-operatively with the parents in helping their children learn to manage their own behavior.

We do not use spanking, degrading remarks or threats.

If, after much thought, discussion and prayer, a child seems to be inappropriately placed, we reserve the right to cancel enrollment.

Payment

Day camp cost $115.00 per week per child. A deposit of $50.00 per week is required upon registration. This secures your child a spot in the camp for that week. All deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable. The remaining balance is to be paid on the first day of each week your child attends camp. Checks should be made out to The Rockfish Camp & Retreat Center. The camp is a non-profit organization and relies on payments to pay our bills.

Parental Participation and Expectations

We want all parents to feel free to ask questions. We encourage and appreciate your ideas for special activities and invite you to share your own skills and talents. Parents are welcome at anytime to observe, however, they must remember two things: The counselor's first responsibility is to the children and second that your child will be affected by your continual presence. This presence could be positive or negative for your child. Please call ahead if you wish to spend some time at camp. Parents can also help us provide the best possible experience for your child by:

1. Commitment to punctuality

2. Notify us of any changes in advance

3. Allow your child to make mistakes, explore safely and to grow

4. Communication when we error, congratulations when we excel

5. Prayer support

We look forward to seeing you and your child/children at camp and thank you for allowing us to serve you.