Daily Schedule & Activities

Overnight camp is for children who are or will be 7 to 16 years of age as of the start of the season which begins 7/7/24.

Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is available to campers 16 to 17 years of age.

Campers are to arrive at camp on Sunday between 1:45-3:45 pm. Departure is Saturday at 9:45 am.

On check-in day if the camper has not arrived by the end of the drop off window Camp Soles will call the contact listed on the registration.

For the safety of your child, picture identification is required to check out campers.

All fees are due no later than June 1st. The deposit is not refundable and your child’s week will only be reserved upon receipt of these fees. There are no refunds for late arrivals, homesickness, or any child removed for disciplinary reasons. Camp Soles accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, and checks. Please note there is a $25.00 charge for all checks returned to Camp Soles.

Camp Soles camp store will be available on Check-in and Check-out day for the purchase of clothing and souvenirs.  Cash or Check, please.

A summer camp experience promotes group unity, cooperation, and teamwork. In an effort to help achieve this, we ask that campers do not bring cell phones, radios, or any other valuables. Campers in possession of electronics will be asked to turn them over to the camp administration for safekeeping. Camp Soles is not responsible for any damages or lost items.

Please keep us informed of any changes in your child’s life that could affect his/her stay at camp (illness in the family, divorce/separation, etc.) While we respect every family’s privacy, accurate information will allow us to be more sensitive to your child’s needs and ensure they have a good time at camp.

While our staff will make every effort to help your child keep track of his/her belongings, Camp Soles is not responsible for your camper’s personal possessions. All items left at camp will be kept at the camp office until the end of the camping season. Any items that are not claimed will be donated to a charitable organization.

Your camper’s health and well-being is of utmost importance to us. We will have staff certified in First Aid and CPR on site at all times during their stay. Camper medications will be distributed as prescribed and directed. Minor ailments and injuries will be handled at camp. Parents will be notified if any camper has an extended stay in the Health Center, has repeated visits to the Health Center or requires care by a Physician.

All medications in their original containers (prescription and over the counter) must be turned in to the Health Officer during check in. Prescribed and over the counter medication will be administered as directed on the bottle and must be clearly marked with the child’s first and last name. All prescribed medications must have the name of medication and name of physician labeled on bottle. You will be asked during the check in process when the last dosage occurred. This will assist us in ensuring medication is administered in a timely manner.

Our camp does not offer any nut products to our campers; however we do offer sunflower butter. Please note any food or environmental allergies on your camper’s health form.

We ask families not to send any packages with food to campers.

Camp Mail: Is our in-house system that allows you to send one-way emails to campmail@campsoles.org for your camper. Include the camper’s first and last name and cabin in the subject line. We’ll print the emails, sort, and hand them out with regular daily mail.  Request:  We ask that you please limit your email to less than a page and not include attachments or photos.

Photos of camp and campers are taken and uploaded to our Waldo site each day. Parents will receive a secure link via e-mail.

We believe that some of the most meaningful connections happen around a flickering campfire. To ensure every child has a successful outdoor experience, each cabin is scheduled for a night sleeping under the stars at a site tucked away on our beautiful property. These locations are carefully chosen to be age-appropriate, allowing our younger campers to feel secure while giving our older campers a sense of true discovery.

Rest assured that your child’s safety and comfort is our priority; every campsite is located within a short walk of an indoor space so we can quickly move inside if the weather turns. This is a special time for cabinmates to bond, share stories, and cook a meal together over the fire. To help your camper feel confident and prepared for their mini-adventure, we ask that they carry their own gear. You can support their journey by providing a comfortable backpack and ensuring they have all the starred (*) “Adventure Essentials” from the packing list below.

Throughout the summer, the opportunity may present itself that your child’s picture may be taken for the newspaper or other publicity reasons. Please sign the Publicity Waiver form to allow your child’s picture to be taken.

Campers staying concurrent weeks (two weeks in row) get the added opportunity to experience camp over the weekend.  The weekend is more relaxed with a smaller number of campers.  Campers begin their weekend with a stroll around the lake on Saturday morning (while other campers check-out), a picnic lunch, the afternoon at the waterfront and an extended rest time with board games, letter writing, reading, and relaxing.  For dinner, campers head to the dining hall to make their own pizzas, and spend their evening in the Rec Hall for popcorn and a movie.  On Sunday, campers have a “sleep-in” and brunch before meeting up with their new friends arriving in the afternoon.

Please remember that registrations, required documents, and final payments for our summer camp programs are due by June 1st. Registrations lacking completed forms or final payments after June 1st risk being dropped from the registration pool, with the deposit withheld.

Additionally, registrations received after June 1st must be accompanied by full payment and submission of all necessary documents at the time of registration.

We understand that circumstances can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants to the best of our ability. Cancellations made between April 1st and June 1st will receive a full refund minus the initial deposit. From June 1st to June 15th, cancellations will be eligible for a 50% refund. After June 15^th cancellations will receive a 25% refund. We encourage individuals facing unforeseen circumstances to reach out to us directly. We’ll do our utmost to assist on a case-by-case basis. Our aim is to ensure fairness and support for all participants throughout their camp experience.