Frequently Asked Questions

Backpack
Q:What should I send with my camper daily?
A:A labeled water bottle, a packed lunch (recommend with ice packs if you want it to be cold) and a backpack with a suit, towel and sunscreen (when the weather is hot, we break out the sprinklers and water games).

Drop off
Q:How does Drop off/Pick up work?
A:Cars line up by the DDC shelter until drop off begins at 8:45 am. Please make sure your child is checked in before leaving. (Before & After care drop offs at basketball court). For pick up, IDs are requested to check against each camper's pick up list before releasing the camper. Counselors assist campers getting in and out of cars to make the process efficient.

Early pick up
Q:Can I pick my camper up early?
A:There is a designated time available for early pick at camp: 12:45 - 1:30 pm.

We ask that parents use this specific time because this is when all campers will be at the main camp, rather than across Rogers Lakewood at another activity.

During this time, counselors will be placed at the red gate to check IDs and check out campers in a timely manner.

meet and greet
Q:When is Meet the Counselor Night?
A:Thursday May 28, 2026 from 5:30-7pm at Rogers Lakewood, Discovery Shelter

Refund
Q:Can I get a refund if I cancel?
A:Only if it is 7 prior to the registration deadline. This means 2 weeks before the week the camper starts. All refunds are processed online and are subject to a $15 cancellation fee (non-refundable deposit).

Schedule
Q:What does a typical day look like?
A:It begins with free time, followed by group time, lunch, additional free time and group time. Free time is where all ages interact and Group time is when they are divided by their Fall 2026 grades. Each Tuesday is a "field trip activity" and Thursdays are all-camp activities. Stay tuned for our 2026 calendar as we finalize the details.

Weather
Q:What if the weather looks bad?
A: If the weather shows extended thunderstorms or extreme heat for an extended period of time, we will move the campers to Flint Lake. This move will be posted on the DDC 2026 Facebook Group page, on the Valpo Parks homepage (www.valpoparks.org), texted (if enabled) and sent to the primary email on the camper's account.