FAQs |
| Q: | Are immunizations required to attend camp? |
| A: | YES. New York State law requires campers be current with all immunizations and provide a copy of the campers immunization records.
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| Q: | Can my child arrive late to camp? |
| A: | Yes, we would prefer your child to arrive between 1:00PM and 3:00PM but no later than 8:00PM on registration day. Please call the camp office (if you are going to be late) to confirm your arrival time. (585) 535-7381
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| Q: | What items are banned form camp? |
| A: | Cell phones, lap tops, computers, tablets, DVD players, any electronic device that connects to the internet, lighters, candles, any open flames, walkie talkies, weapons of any kind including but not limited to knives, guns, BB guns, sling shops, etc., Alcohol, recreational drugs, tobacco products both smoked and chewed, E cigarettes of any kind including but not limited to vapes, JUUls etc. Bringing any of the above items to camp will result in immediate dismissal from camp and loss of camp fees. 4-H Camp Wyomoco has a NO TOLERANCE policy regarding contraband items at camp. Parents are required to read the camper code of conduct and sign it with their child.
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| Q: | What time is registration on Sunday? |
| A: | Registration is at the dining hall between 1:00PM and 3:00PM. Due to COVID, registration times will be assigned and families will not be able to go to their camper's cabin. Staff will help campers move into cabins.
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| Q: | What time is registration for day campers? |
| A: | Day campers arrive each day (Monday through Friday) at 8:45 AM. Staff are at breakfast until 8:45. Pick up is at 5:00PM daily.
Due to COVID, there will be new drop off and pick-up procedures to follow.
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| Q: | What time is pick-up on Friday |
| A: | Pick-up for all campers is between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM in the camp office. Due to COVID, there will be new pick-up procedures.
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| Q: | Does my child need a physical to attend camp? |
| A: | No, a physical in not required.
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| Q: | Do I have to have a physician complete the medication form? |
| A: | The physician form is optional HOWEVER, the nurse will not be able to administer any medication to your child during camp and your child may not have any medications in their possession or in their cabin. This includes any supplements or over-the-counter medications.
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| Q: | Can I use the same form that I use for my child’s school? |
| A: | The school form cannot be accepted at camp due to Department of Health requirements for overnight camp programs. It can be submitted as additional information.
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| Q: | Can I bring the camper medication information and immunizations to camp at registration? |
| A: | No, most medical information is now submitted online through UltraCamp. The physicians form can be uploaded to, UltraCamp, as well, or it can be mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the winter office. (address below) Medical information and the physician form CANNOT be emailed to camp. Immunization records must be received 2 weeks prior to arriving at camp. The camp nurse reviews health forms prior to arrival to ensure your child has a successful week at camp and to help the registration line move quicker.
36 Center Street
Suite B
Warsaw, NY 14569
Fax: 585-786-5148
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| Q: | When is the camper medical information due |
| A: | June 1st or As soon as possible once you are registered BUT AT LEAST 2 WEEKS before your child arrives.
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| Q: | Can I make my final payment at camp? |
| A: | We do not have the ability to process payments at camp so we ask that you make every effort to settle any outstanding balance by the Friday before your child arrives at camp. If there is an issue please call the camp office to make arrangements. (585) 535-7381.
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| Q: | When are cabins and cabin mates assigned? |
| A: | The week before your child arrives at camp. The camp director assigns cabins. You will find out your camper’s cabin assignment at registration. We do everything we can to honor cabin mate requests. Due to COVID - cabin capacities may be lower than normal. We can only honor a maximum of 4 co-requests.
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| Q: | Can my child switch activity choices at camp |
| A: | Yes. They can change activities while at camp, in a normal year. Due to COVID restrictions they may be doing activities with their cohort group but we will make every effort to provide activities that they are interested in doing.
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| Q: | Can I find out how my child is doing at camp? |
| A: | You are welcome to call the camp office at 595-535-7381 with questions about your child.
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| Q: | Does my child get snacks at camp? |
| A: | We serve cookies and fruit in the morning and we provide an evening snack before bed.(Fruit, raisins, granola etc.)
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| Q: | How are food allergies handled? |
| A: | We make every attempt to accommodate food allergies. We can provide a menu in advance as needed. You may also send supplemental food to camp for your child.
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| Q: | Can my child have their cell phone to take pictures only? |
| A: | NO
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| Q: | When should I call camp directly? |
| A: | As needed.
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| Q: | When and where are camp pictures available to view online? |
| A: | We try to post photos daily on Facebook with pictures from the previous day’s activities. Campers are our first priority so we cannot guarantee that we will post daily or be more definite on the time of day we post.
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| Q: | Can a parent come to camp to administer medications? |
| A: | No we have a registered nurse on staff to dispense medications. You can speak to the nurse at registration about your child’s medication and schedules.
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| Q: | When using cookie credits towards the camp fee, are they refundable? |
| A: | Cookie credits are considered a regular form of payment and thus follow the refund policy.
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| Q: | When can I expect my refund? |
| A: | All refunds are processed at the end of the camp season and adhere to the published refund policy.
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| Q: | Will there be a camp store? |
| A: | We do not offer a camp store at this time.
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| Q: | If I am bringing my own horse, do I need to bring it food? |
| A: | Yes, All Bring-a-horse campers are required to bring their horse food for the week and any other supplied needed for the horse.
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| Q: | Do the campers get any downtime during the day? |
| A: | Yes, all campers have two periods of time during the day where they will have unstructured supervised play time. We also have rest hour after lunch.
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| Q: | How do I send mail to my child? |
| A: | The camp address is:
2780 Buffalo Road
Varysburg, NY 14167
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| Q: | Can I email my child? |
| A: | Yes! There is a one-way email feature in UltraCamp. Go to the additional options tab and drop down to the email a camper tab. Campers cannot email back.
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