1. Can I bring my electronics & cell phone to Camp with me?
The short answer is “no.” One of the goals of summer camp is to build community with your peers and it’s difficult to do that with music blasting in your ears. Electronic devices will be held in a secure area and returned to you at the end of the week.
2. What does a typical day of camp look like?
For the most part, all of our kids camps look the same with slight variations catering to each age group. Mornings are filled with breakfast, chapel and some sort of fun activity. The afternoons are kicked off with lunch followed by more fun activities, the tuck shop (candy shop), options such as archery, wall climbing, low ropes, swimming, and then supper. There are always crazy wide games and other events that occur throughout the week. In the evening it’s off to chapel for some awesome music and a great speaker. The day is then polished off by more wonderful food at snack, then it’s off to bed for some much needed rest.
3. Who will be looking after my kids?
Every summer we have a great team of young adults that come in to do just that. We spend roughly a week before the summer even begins making sure that everyone is properly trained and knows what to expect and how to be the best leader they can. In addition to the training, all of our staff are carefully screened, required to supply references, and must pass a criminal record check prior to being allowed to serve at Charis.
4. What sort of cabins do you stay in?
Our cabins at Charis Camp are dormitory style with eight beds per room. Each cabin also has its own bathroom and two sinks in the main room.
5. Will I be able to contact my child during the week at camp?
The simple answer is “no.” We find that the kids have the best time if they can be immersed in the program and contact with home often can lead to bouts of homesickness. We ask that you send you kids off to camp with well wishes and tell them that they will have the time of their lives. Don’t worry, there will be a happy reunion on Friday. You are welcome to call the camp office at 604-794-7790 if you have any questions or concerns during the week.
6. What time do I drop off my children and what time do I need to pick them up?
Teen & Huzzah
Drop Off: Monday 8:30 am
Sparks
Drop Off: Sunday 3:00 pm
Important Considerations:
Please plan for about an hour at drop off for children's medical forms, lice checks, account settling and good-byes!
Please plan for 30 minutes at Pick Up to join us in our final chapel at 10am with the campers in the Lodge. Camps end with a slideshow from the week, excluding Prospectors!
Please make sure that you call ahead of time if you will be late picking your children on Friday. Please note that registration will not begin before 8:30 am; however, you may get a spot in line and get a your lice check done.
7. What do I need to bring with me to camp?
Check out the what to bring list appropriate to the camp you are attending below:
Teen & Huzzah Camps
Sparks Camp
Prospectors Camp
8. What is the tuck shop and how much do I need to send along with my children?
The tuck shop is the camp name for our candy store. It has a wide assortment of candy, pop, and swag. You may prepay for Tuck during online registration or in person at registration/drop off. We have limits on how much campers can spend on candy for each camp: Teen $5/day, Huzzah $4/day or two items, Sparks $3/day or two items. There is no limit on purchasing swag or other non junk food items in the tuck shop.
9. When do I have to pay by?
Full payment is required by June 1st. After this date if you have not paid or arranged for payment we may refund your deposit and give your spot to someone on the wait list. Each year we have a sizeable wait list so kindly let us know asap if you need to cancel.
10. If I have to cancel, can I get a refund?
Full refunds are offered up until June 1st. After that date we will offer a 50% refund up until June 15. After this point there will be no refund unless there are extenuating circumstances.
11. What if my son or daughter is 12 (Huzzah age) and all their friends are 13 (Teen Camp age)?
We understand that there may be situations where sibling and friends are different ages and therefore can only register for different camps. We will do our best to look at requests case by case to determine how to move forward. Sometimes, there are 12 yr olds that will fit in an older group while other times there are 11 yr olds that would fit right in with Sparks campers. We can't promise we will be able to make it work, but we commit to do our best to hear, understand, and then make a decision to help you know how to move forward. To make a camp change request email program@chariscamp.com with your situation and kindly leave a phone number.
Here are your next steps:
If you have any more questions, please reach out to Christine: christine@chariscamp.com
The short answer is “no.” One of the goals of summer camp is to build community with your peers and it’s difficult to do that with music blasting in your ears. Electronic devices will be held in a secure area and returned to you at the end of the week.
2. What does a typical day of camp look like?
For the most part, all of our kids camps look the same with slight variations catering to each age group. Mornings are filled with breakfast, chapel and some sort of fun activity. The afternoons are kicked off with lunch followed by more fun activities, the tuck shop (candy shop), options such as archery, wall climbing, low ropes, swimming, and then supper. There are always crazy wide games and other events that occur throughout the week. In the evening it’s off to chapel for some awesome music and a great speaker. The day is then polished off by more wonderful food at snack, then it’s off to bed for some much needed rest.
3. Who will be looking after my kids?
Every summer we have a great team of young adults that come in to do just that. We spend roughly a week before the summer even begins making sure that everyone is properly trained and knows what to expect and how to be the best leader they can. In addition to the training, all of our staff are carefully screened, required to supply references, and must pass a criminal record check prior to being allowed to serve at Charis.
4. What sort of cabins do you stay in?
Our cabins at Charis Camp are dormitory style with eight beds per room. Each cabin also has its own bathroom and two sinks in the main room.
5. Will I be able to contact my child during the week at camp?
The simple answer is “no.” We find that the kids have the best time if they can be immersed in the program and contact with home often can lead to bouts of homesickness. We ask that you send you kids off to camp with well wishes and tell them that they will have the time of their lives. Don’t worry, there will be a happy reunion on Friday. You are welcome to call the camp office at 604-794-7790 if you have any questions or concerns during the week.
6. What time do I drop off my children and what time do I need to pick them up?
Teen & Huzzah
Drop Off: Monday 8:30 am
- Lice Check Tent Opens at 8:00
- Registration Table opens at 8:30
Sparks
Drop Off: Sunday 3:00 pm
- Lice Check opens at 2:30
- Registration table opens at 3:00
Important Considerations:
Please plan for about an hour at drop off for children's medical forms, lice checks, account settling and good-byes!
Please plan for 30 minutes at Pick Up to join us in our final chapel at 10am with the campers in the Lodge. Camps end with a slideshow from the week, excluding Prospectors!
Please make sure that you call ahead of time if you will be late picking your children on Friday. Please note that registration will not begin before 8:30 am; however, you may get a spot in line and get a your lice check done.
7. What do I need to bring with me to camp?
Check out the what to bring list appropriate to the camp you are attending below:
Teen & Huzzah Camps
Sparks Camp
Prospectors Camp
8. What is the tuck shop and how much do I need to send along with my children?
The tuck shop is the camp name for our candy store. It has a wide assortment of candy, pop, and swag. You may prepay for Tuck during online registration or in person at registration/drop off. We have limits on how much campers can spend on candy for each camp: Teen $5/day, Huzzah $4/day or two items, Sparks $3/day or two items. There is no limit on purchasing swag or other non junk food items in the tuck shop.
9. When do I have to pay by?
Full payment is required by June 1st. After this date if you have not paid or arranged for payment we may refund your deposit and give your spot to someone on the wait list. Each year we have a sizeable wait list so kindly let us know asap if you need to cancel.
10. If I have to cancel, can I get a refund?
Full refunds are offered up until June 1st. After that date we will offer a 50% refund up until June 15. After this point there will be no refund unless there are extenuating circumstances.
11. What if my son or daughter is 12 (Huzzah age) and all their friends are 13 (Teen Camp age)?
We understand that there may be situations where sibling and friends are different ages and therefore can only register for different camps. We will do our best to look at requests case by case to determine how to move forward. Sometimes, there are 12 yr olds that will fit in an older group while other times there are 11 yr olds that would fit right in with Sparks campers. We can't promise we will be able to make it work, but we commit to do our best to hear, understand, and then make a decision to help you know how to move forward. To make a camp change request email program@chariscamp.com with your situation and kindly leave a phone number.
Here are your next steps:
- Register your son or daughter for the camp they are eligible for and pay the $50 deposit.
- Send and email with your request. Change son with his name from Huzzah to Sparks.
- We will respond by email with a confirmation or regret that we can not make the change for specific reasons.
If you have any more questions, please reach out to Christine: christine@chariscamp.com
