Here’s the scoop…in alphabetical order!
Bible Study & Worship
Camp Store
Cancellation Policy
Check In
Fees & Discounts
Food & Nutrition
Homesickness
Location/Directions
Mail Call
Medical Care
Packing List
Phone Policy
Registration
Roommates
Friday Evening Vespers
Scholarships
Bible Study & Worship
The children work in Family Groups throughout the day. These groups are usually made up of a boy and girls cabin that are paired together. Together, they will do Bible Study, arts and crafts related to the story, and games that fit with the theme. Every day, the campers have an opportunity to read, learn, and ask questions about the Bible Story and what it means.
Every morning after breakfast, the campers have time for Morning Devotions. This is an opportunity for the campers to sit quietly, read the Bible story for the day, think about and answer questions, and pray.
We close every camp day with Vespers, our evening worship service. The staff as well as the campers lead it each night, so the children and youth begin to understand the parts of worship.
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Camp Store
We do have Camp Brainerd merchandise. It is able to be purchased during registration on Sunday afternoon or on Friday evenings before/after the closing program.
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Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel a week at camp, you must notify the camp before the week you are registered for begins. If you cancel, you will be reimbursed by check within a few weeks. Everything except the $50 registration fee will be refunded.
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Check In
Check-In is from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm on the first day of the camping session (usually a Sunday, but for the half week session it’s Wednesday).
During this time you will be able to…
…check in your camper.
…hand in any missing forms.
…drop off medication at the nurse.
…meet cabin leader when you drop camper off at his/her cabin.
…purchase Brainerd merchandise.
Please do not check in before 3:30 pm.
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Fees & Discounts
Our fees include all camp costs, including a camp t-shirt and a photograph of the week.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT:
If you register and pay the total camp fee by May 15, you receive a $20 discount off the original price.
MULTIPLE WEEK/CHILD DISCOUNT:
If you register more than one child in the same family OR register a child for more than one camp session, you will receive a $25 discount for the 2nd session and each additional session.
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Food & Nutrition
Camp Brainerd provides healthy and delicious meals for the children and youth to enjoy. We offer several food choices and there is always plenty of food for seconds.
We know it is important to meet each camper’s dietary needs. Please indicate any special needs on the Registration Form.
The campers are served breakfast, lunch and dinner each day as well as an afternoon and evening snack.
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Homesickness
Information is coming soon…
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Location/Directions
All of the directions you could hope for and more…
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Mail Call
At camp, getting mail is a BIG DEAL! We encourage parents and family to write to the campers. Your camper will enjoy receiving cards, letters, e-mails or packages, and mail is delivered to the campers every afternoon.
Here are some ways you can write to your camper:
- Send letters or packages through the mail. If you want your child to receive a letter on Monday, make sure to send it the Thursday or Friday before they come to camp. The mailing address is:
Your Camper’s Name
Camp Brainerd
1301 M. Easton-Belmont Pike
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - Send e-mails to your camper with our Camper Contact Form! We will print the emails each day around 12:00 noon to deliver them that afternoon.
- Pre-write letters/cards or pre-pack packages and give them to the Director when you check in (or as you leave after dropping your camper off). Please write your camper’s name and the day you would like the item delivered on the envelope/box.
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Medical Care
A registered nurse lives on site each week. The nurse addresses minor incidents and illnesses and distributes medications.
You will be contacted if your camper needs outside medical attention. Your camper must have a Health Form on file at Camp Brainerd, completed and singed by a doctor and a parent before attending camp.
Physicals are good for 2 years.
Medications MUST BE in the original pharmacy container with the prescription label on them.
In accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Act, we are providing this information to give you the idea of how we share medical records among our staff. Please understand that the medical information you provide to Camp Brainerd is used strictly and only for the safety of your child. The following individuals will have access to your child’s information:
– Director of Camping Ministry
– Program Director
– Camp Nurse
– Camp Registrar
– Some information may be shared with the camper’s cabin leader if deemed necessary and appropriate.
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Packing List
- Sleeping Bag or twin-sized bedding
- Pillow
- Pajamas
- 2 pairs of shoes or sneakers
- Swimsuit
- Pool Towel
- Bath Towel & Washcloth
- Jacket or Sweatshirt
- Raincoat or Equivalent
- Water bottle (that can be refilled)
- Underwear
- Socks
- Shirts/t-shirts
- Shorts
- Jeans or other long pants
- Bible
- Pencil or Pen
- Tablet, envelopes, stamps
- Flashlight
- Soap & Shampoo
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Creekwalk shoes (old sneakers that can get wet, sandals that strap to your feet, or crocs.)
- Laundry bag or plastic bag for dirty clothes.
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Phone Policy
We do not permit any camper to have a cell phone while staying at camp. There are no exceptions to this rule.
If a camper’s cell phone is found, the phone will be given to the Director who will keep it turned off and locked up until Friday, when the camper’s parents will be given the phone.
If there is a family emergency, you can contact the camp office at 570-992-4127.
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Registration
There are two ways to register for a session at Camp Brainerd for the summer:
- Print and fill out the Registration Form and mail it along with the $50 nonrefundable registration fee.
- Register via the website and then mail in the $50 nonrefundable registration fee.
The $50 nonrefundable registration fee is credited toward the total camp fee.
You will receive written confirmation of acceptance, which includes the due date for the balance due, a Health Form, and a list of items needed for camp. The Health Form must be on file at camp by the first day your child is attending camp.
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Roommates
Each camper may request only ONE Cabin Mate. We do our best to assign campers to cabins based on their requests, however that is not always possible.
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Friday Evening Vespers
On Friday evening at 7:30 pm, we hold a closing worship service where the families and friends of the children/youth who attended camp that week can worship with us and learn some of what the campers learned that week. The service is usually about 20 minutes. If it is raining, the service will be held in Calvin Lodge.
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Scholarships
Your church may be able to pay a portion of your camp fee. Please contact your pastor for more information.
If you attend one of the churches in Lehigh Presbytery, you may be eligible for a scholarship from Camp Brainerd. Scholarship Request Forms are available through your church pastor or our website. All Scholarship Request Forms must be first submitted to your church office, who will then submit them to Camp Brainerd.
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