Camp Mary Orton Summer Camp FAQs |
| Q: | My camper has special dietary needs; how do you accommodate them? |
| A: | Campers are served lunch and snacks daily. If your child has any special dietary needs (allergies or restrictions), please include them when you register through Ultracamp (our camper registration program). We work to provide suitable substitutions for allergies, dairy or gluten sensitivity, vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary restrictions. There are limitations to what we can offer, and campers may not like the options provided, so please consult program staff if you have questions.
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| Q: | I am running late for pick-up. What should I do? |
| A: | We ask that you honor the scheduled times of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Adventure Academy) / 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM (Discovery Day Camp) as closely as possible. We recognize that work and traffic can affect everyone’s best efforts to be on time, so we have built a 15-minute grace period into the end of our daily schedule for late pickups. If you are running late, please call the Camp Mary Orton Summer Camp phone number - 614-706-2233.
After the 15-minute grace period, a $15.00 fee will be charged every 15 minutes, or portion thereof, that your camper remains at camp. This fee will be applied to your UltraCamp account and automatically charged to any payment method on file.
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| Q: | Are campers outside all day? What about water breaks, sunscreen, or heat index? |
| A: | YES! Your child will spend the entire day outside unless the weather is severe. On hotter days, we use our natural shade, take plenty of water breaks, and maybe even throw in some water games. We will remind campers to fill water bottles and apply sunscreen regularly. We ask that campers can apply their own sunscreen. Spray sunscreen is the best for camp! When Mother Nature provides us with some rain, or what we call “liquid sunshine,” our camp day proceeds as usual. Please pack rain gear!
All campers are moved to covered or indoor areas when there are thunder and lightning. In the summer, these occurrences are usually brief, but if campers spend a prolonged period indoors, we will provide alternative indoor games and activities if the weather is severe enough to move the entire camp indoors.
Camp Mary Orton Day Camps are outdoor camp programs, so all our activities are weather-dependent. We do our best to flex activities around thunder and lightning, but we can’t guarantee that we will fit in every scheduled activity in the event of a thunderstorm.
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| Q: | My camper isn't a strong swimmer. How deep is your pool and do you have lifeguards? |
| A: | Our pool is 3.5' to 7.5' deep. Campers must pass a swimming test to swim in the pool’s deep end. We have two (2) or more guards on duty during swim time along with our counselors. Campers will swim daily (except Adventure Academy on Friday), so please pack a bathing suit, goggles, and towel.
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| Q: | My camper has friends also coming to camp. Can I request they are in the same group? |
| A: | We no longer accept friend requests for camp placement. Campers are grouped intentionally by age, developmental level, and staffing ratios to support safety, inclusion, and positive group dynamics. This approach helps campers: meet new friends, build social skills, and have a more inclusive camp experience. Our staff are trained to support campers socially and help them adjust.
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| Q: | What is the ZipZone Add-on and how do I add it for my camper? |
| A: | The ZipZone Add-on is only available to Adventure Academy campers. Please add it in the Options section of registration when you sign up your camper! Please note, there is NO ZipZone Add-on for Week 1 and Week 3 as Camp Mary Orton is closed Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 3.
Come soar with ZipZone! Located on the grounds of Camp Mary Orton, ZipZone provides fully guided tours through five treetop zip lines and four sky bridges to provide an exhilarating end to your camper’s week.
This will extend your camper's day on Friday from Noon – 3:00pm $90 (space is limited)
Please be aware that ALL Adventure Academy Campers will be able to experience ZipZone’s Aerial Park. These high ropes experiences will occur once a week for each of our Adventure Academy Groups.
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| Q: | What is Family Night? |
| A: | Family Night is included for Adventure Academy. More information about Family Nights, including dates and activities, will be communicated closer to the start of camp.
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