FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions by Parents
Will my child be able to call me on their cell phone?
You can imagine what it would be like if we allowed 250 teenagers to keep their cell phones with them during the week of camp. You know how hard it is to get your son or daughter off the phone for even a few minutes. In order to keep the campers from being distracted and to minimize the chance for stolen phones, we ask that all cell phones be left at home. If your child needs to bring a phone to camp because they are driving to camp, the phone will be left with camp leadership at the beginning of the week. Of course if there is an emergency, you will be able to get in touch with your child by calling our main number: (360) 929-3194.
Will I get to talk to my child during the week?
We highly encourage sending mail, but we discourage phone calls. Unless it is an emergency, please refrain from contacting your child by phone at camp. The camp mailing address is: Cedar Springs Camp 4820 Washington 92 Lake Stevens, WA 98258.
When is camp over?
Camp ends Saturday morning after a final assembly at 10:30 a.m.
Can I start helping my child memorize the verses?
Please do! The Trek verses are Ephesians 6:10-19.
Is there someone to help my child if they get hurt or sick?
We have a registered nurse on campsite. Be assured that we will contact you for any hospital visits. The best thing is for you just to ask your child to not get sick or hurt while they are here at camp!
What kind of clothes will they need to bring?
Our activities keep the campers very busy, so pack clothes appropriate for outdoor activity. The weather in Northwest Washington can be beautiful or rainy, so layers always work for unexpected sunshine! Don’t forget a swimsuit for the pool, pajamas for sleeping, running shoes for activites, and t-shirts that are red, blue, green or yellow to show team spirit. (Campers find out what team color they are when they arrive the first day of camp.)
Do they need to bring bedding?
Each camper will need to bring their own pillow and bedding. Bring bedding that fits a twin mattress.
What will my child be doing each day?
Here is an example of a typical day at camp:
7:00 Revellie / Flush&Brush
7:40 Flagpole
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Personal devotions
9:05 Cabin Clean-up
9:30 Bible Lesson
10:30 Group Activity/Game
11:30 Flagpole
11:50 Lunch
12:25 Bible Quizzing
12:55 Team Meeting
1:15 Rest Time
1:45 Free Time: Camper can choose to go to the snack shack; pool; craft shack; or one of the many outdoor recreational activities Cedar Springs Camp offers. You can pre-register your camper for each event. (coming soon)
4:25 Flagpole
4:45 Dinner
5:20 Mail Call
6:10 Evening Activity/Game
7:40 Chapel
9:00 Personal Devotions and clean up
10:10 Taps: Lights Out
What does my child do with prescribed medication?
Upon arrival, each camper will turn in any regularly prescribed medication to the Camp Nurse. Each day, the camper will have the medicine readied and followed up on to make sure they have taken the dosage for that day.
Do they need to bring spending money?
We encourage campers to bring spending money for the Snack or Craft Shack. Money will be deposited in the Camp Bank the first day of camp and deducted from your camper’s account as needed. High School campers (only in grades 10-12) can expect additional costs (not to exceed $40) to cover their ministry trip while at camp. Details will be included in the acceptance packet.
How many campers are in a cabin?
Normally, there are 10-14 campers and two counselors per cabin. A few cabins hold up to 30 campers with 4 counselors. The cabin consists of campers all similar in age.
What kind of supervision will my junior-aged child have?
Counselors and staff members are with their campers most of the time not only to supervise but also to enhance your child’s camp experience by encouraging participation in many activities. During free time, campers are required to remain in groups of four or more.
I have more questions. Who can help me?
Feel free to contact us with further questions.
