Lead 12

As we have been planning for the summer ministry season we are committed to maintaining the right balance between providing a fun and meaningful overnight camp experience and protecting campers and staff. The health and safety of our campers and staff is always of highest priority to us. 

For more information please visit our Summer Healthcare Page

Belongings should be marked with Camper's Name

• Clothes for a week suitable for all types of weather
• 2-3 sets of grubby clothes for outdoor games
• 1 set of clothes you are comfortable getting covered in paint
• 1 Set of "Fancy" Clothes for a Lead Banquet
• Sleep wear
• Socks
• Shorts
• An appropriate length for physical activity
• Warm hoodie/sweater/fleece
• 2 Pairs of Pants
• Rain Gear
• Outdoor footwear: 1 pair thick-soled running shoes
• Outdoor footwear (optional): 1 extra pair shoes (to wear if others get wet), 1 pair rubber boots, 1 pair sandals 
• Indoor footwear: gym shoes with non-marking soles
• Indoor footwear (optional): slippers, sandals, etc. to be kept for indoor use only (bare feet are not allowed in the dining hall)
• Swimsuit/shorts
• Girls, please bring a one-piece or at least a dark colored t-shirt to cover up a two-piece
• Guys, no speedos
• A watch
• We will ask that cell-phones will be left at home or turned in at the beginning of the week
• Warm sleeping bag
• You will be sleeping in an outdoor cabin and spending 1 night in a tent
• Bed sheet for a twin-size mattress
• Pillow
• Towel and personal toiletries
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• Water Bottle
• Flashlight (optional)
• Bible, Pens, journal, etc.

Although you will not be at camp over the weekend, you are welcome to leave some belongings here if you are coming back for another week of Lead.

Please do not bring:

• Camp Caroline is a nut AWARE facility and we ask that you please leave any snacks with nuts in them at home
• Clothing with content or images that include profanity, sexual references, or derogatory comments
• Electronics, pocket knives, cigarettes, alcohol, or vapes 

We will be asking you to turn your cell phones in at the beginning of the week. They will be returned to you on Friday during the weekly wrap-up.

Camps are based on the grade the camper will be entering in the fall following this summer.

A payment of at least $50.00 per person is required within two weeks of online registration in order to hold the camper's spot in his/her camp program. The balance of the fees are DUE NO LATER THAN JUNE 1st. (After June 1st please pay/send payment immediately. Thanks!)

Want to help camp save money? If possible, please pay by eCheck, Email Transfer, or paper cheque and help save camp the higher processing fees on Credit Cards. Thanks!

Email Transfer(s): 

• Email: office@campcaroline.ab.ca
• Please Include Parent/Guardian full name and Camper(s) full name. Thanks!

eCheck:

An e-check is essentially an electronic payment from your checking account. In order to use an e-check you will need to have

• the bank's routing number
• your checking account number
• and of course your name as listed on the account.
• Monthly payment installments are processed the 1st of the month (or next business day) of each month ending June 1st.

Credit Card Payments:

• Registration fees can be paid by Visa or MasterCard (Sorry, No Discover or American Express) in full at the time of online registration or with a Payment Plan.
• Monthly payment installments are processed the 1st of the month (or next business day) of each month ending June 1st.

Pay by Cheque:

• Cheque(s) for the full fee amount must be received within two weeks of online registration.
• Post-dated cheques are accepted; however, they may be dated no later than June 1st, and at least $50.00 per person must be cashable within two weeks of the initial online registration.
• Make cheques or money orders payable to Camp Caroline.

Cancellations

• Cancellations prior to June 15th will forfeit the $50 non-refundable deposit processed at time of registration.
• Cancellations between June 15th and the Sunday two weeks prior to the first day of the camper's week will forfeit 50% of the base fee.
• Cancellations later than two weeks prior to the first day of the camper's week will forfeit 100% of the base fee except in the case of illness* or family emergency. Full refunds will be given for program options and t-shirts.

*Contagious Illness Protocol
The communal living environment of summer camp brings an increased risk for spread of contagious illnesses (e.g. influenza, chicken pox, pink eye, COVID-19, etc.). Staff and campers who have experienced symptoms of contagious illness in the seven days prior to the start of camp are asked to remain at home until no longer contagious. Campers who reveal symptoms of contagious illness upon arrival at camp or who develop these symptoms while at camp will be isolated from other campers and staff, and parents will be asked to take them home. Camp fees or a pro-rated portion thereof will be refunded in the case of cancellation or early departure due to illness.

Forced Closure Plan

If Camp Caroline is forced to close/cancel your summer camp program due to changes in local or provincial COVID-19 restrictions, camper families will be given these options:

1. Enroll in a newly offered program that meets increased COVID-19 restrictions if one is possible/available.

• If space is limited/reduced, campers will be accepted in the order they initially registered.
• Any over payment due to fee changes will be eligible for a refund as appropriate. (if applicable)

2. Receive a full refund.
3. Donate your fees on account, in full or part, to support the future ministries of Camp Caroline.

Here are our best hints to help pay for camp:

1. Your Camper: Have your child think of some creative ideas to earn money for camp. Set a specific, realistic goal, perhaps $50 or $100. Ideas could include having a garage sale, making and selling homemade jewelry and/or crafts. Let your camper get creative! Send us your success stories of ways your camper has earned money for camp!
2. Extended Family: Probably one our best tips. For birthdays and/or holidays, ask grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc to give money for your child to put in their camp fund.  Coming up with new gift ideas can sometimes be tough, so ask for the gift of camp! (It may also be helpful to have your child share with them the value of camp and what it means to them.)
3. Your Home Church: Talk to your church about possibly contributing to your child's camp costs.  Chances are, your church has seen the huge positive effect camp has had on other children within the church. Let them know that you are trying to come up with creative ways to pay for camp, tell them about your plan to come up with money, and see if they would like to be involved.
4. JumpStart: Apply for assistance through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. ( https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/)
5. KidSport: Apply for assistance through the KidSport program. ( http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/apply-for-assistance/)
6. Camp Scholarship: The Camp Caroline scholarship application is available as part of your online registration. All applications will be prayerfully considered. Please see our  Scholarship Fund Policy for more information.
7. Pray for God to provide the funds needed for your family to attend camp.