GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION |
| Q: | How can I stay connected with my camper during their stay? |
| A: | Phone calls to your camper are discouraged.
Parents instead may email their campers at campoffice@ymcastark.org or send a letter, card through the postal service.
You may call the camp office in the case of an emergency. 740.922.0679
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PACKING & PREPARING FOR CAMP |
| Q: | Can my child bring their Cell Phone? |
| A: | o not pack electronic items. Campers are NOT permitted to have cell phones. They not only distract from the nature that surrounds them, but a lost phone at camp would be a disruption.
More information is available in the parent handbook found on our website: (link website)
Please refer to our current policy regarding the use of No Cell Phones in the Parent Handbook found HERE
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| Q: | Do you offer laundry for campers staying for 2-week sessions? |
| A: | Laundry service is NOT available. If your camper is with us for multiple weeks, please pack enough to last those weeks. In the event of an emergency, such as bedwetting, the staff has access to clean your camper’s bedding for them.
Please refer to our current packing list in the Parent Handbook found HERE
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| Q: | What does my camper need to pack? |
| A: | Help your camper prepare for a fun week at camp! Please review the current Camper Packing List in the Parent Handbook found HERE to ensure your camper arrives with everything they need for a comfortable and successful camp experience.
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REGISTRATION |
| Q: | How do I register? |
| A: | Register online HERE
All registrations require a completed registration form per camper and a non-refundable deposit per camper per program. The deposit is applied to your total camp fee and reserves your camper a spot for that registered session.
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| Q: | What happens if I need to cancel? |
| A: | We want every camper to be able to experience Tippecanoe, however, we recognize that there may be extenuating circumstances that may create a need to change plans.
Please refer to our current policy regarding cancellation of registration in the Parent Handbook found HERE
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| Q: | What if I have to switch a reservation? |
| A: | Changes or transfers from one session to another will only be made if space is available, with at least one week’s notice. Should your camper not be able to attend their session, you can transfer their payments to a sibling. Multiple transfers could incur another non-refundable deposit. Please email camptipp@ymcastark.org to request a transfer. If we are unable to accommodate your transfer, please see the cancelation policy in the Parent Handbook found HERE
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| Q: | When are my camper's camp fees due? |
| A: | Balances must be paid in full two weeks prior to camp; campers with outstanding balances at check-in must pay their balance before attending their session. You may make payments on the balance any time prior to the deadline.
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SCHOLARSHIP |
| Q: | Do you offer financial assistance scholarships? |
| A: | We promise to not turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. We provide financial assistance through our Annual Campaign to help families in need. Assistance is determined using Federal Income guidelines. All families awarded assistance are still asked to pay the non-refundable deposit and the remaining balance is based upon qualified amount. Financial assistance can be applied to a maximum of two weeks of camp.
To Inquiry about financial assistance for the YMCA Camp Tippecanoe contact us by email at campoffice@ymcastark.org. or by phone at 330.499.2587.
Scholarship Application can be found at: HERE
Financial Documents to support your need can be uploaded at: HERE
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TRADING POST & EXTRAS |
| Q: | Does my camper need money at camp? |
| A: | The Trading Post is our camp store, filled with snacks, keepsakes, clothing, and other goodies. The Trading Post is open for purchases during Check Out and periodically throughout the camp session. Please plan amount according to your camper's desires. We also offer a Care Package option for purchase during registration. *More information is available in the parent handbook Please refer to our current policy regarding cancellation of registration in the Parent Handbook found HERE
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GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION |
| Q: | What is the address for Camp Tippecanoe? |
| A: | 81300 STEWART RD, TIPPECANOE, OH 44699
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| Q: | How do I contact YMCA Camp Tippecanoe? |
| A: | PHONE: 740-922-0679
EMAIL: Campoffice@ymcastark.org
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ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE |
| Q: | When is Check-In /Check-Out? |
| A: | Camper check-in is open from 3:00-4:00 PM every Sunday. Please DO NOT arrive before 3:00 PM, as the road will be closed past the barn. If you must arrive after 4:00 PM, please notify someone in the camp office at (740)922-0679.
*More information is available in the parent handbook found HERE
Check-out is at 5:20 PM each Friday. Please arrive promptly to pick up your camper. *If your camper participated in horse camp, or mini horse camp, please arrive at the main barn by 4:45 PM to be part of the riding event. Lazy T Ranch campers will be part of a whole camp rodeo and will not be available to parents earlier in the day.
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