Frequently
Asked Questions
What
happens if my child is sick?
How do you handle my child’s medication?
Wooden Acres Camp has a doctor and nurse on staff
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The clinic staff attends every meal and are
available at all times to meet the needs of all campers. Medication is distributed
4 different times a day by the clinic staff, breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime.
Medication is distributed according to parent’s direction.
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How often
will my child write home?
All campers are required to write home at
least 3 times a week. Outgoing mail is monitored by staff to insure
that you hear from your child on a regular basis.
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Can I
speak to my child?
Campers are not allowed to call
home or receive phone calls. Exception can be made under
extenuating circumstances. Your child will receive mail by
post, fax or email, 6 days a week.
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Can
I visit?
Wooden Acres does not have visiting days. But you can see your
child on our Website Photo gallery on a daily basis!
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Can
I send my child packages?
Campers can receive packages while at camp. Basic needs that
your child may have (ie. Toothbrush, shampoo, soap) are provided
through the camp Canteen.
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How
can I contact you?
There is office staff available to answer your calls from 8:30
a.m. until 1:00 a.m. each day. There is an emergency contact
number for calls after 1:00 a.m. If the person you wish to
speak to is not available at the time you call, a message will
be delivered and you will receive a return call the same day.
You may also reach us using the website at info@woodenacres.com.
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What
is my child’s typical day like?
- 8:30am breakfast
- 10:00 1st activity period
- 11:30 2nd activity period
- 1:00 Lunch
- (following lunch is rest period)
- 3:00 Choice Period
- 4:15 All camp to the lake
- 6:30 Dinner
- 8:00 Evening program
- (Bedtimes vary by age)
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What
if my child is a picky eater?
Each meal offers salad, a main dish, 1 to 2 side dishes and
dessert. There is also bread, peanut butter and jelly and tuna
fish available at every meal. If your child requires other
options we will work with you to ensure your child is eating
healthy meals at camp.
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What
if my child wets the bed?
The staff will work closely with your child and the bunk, if
necessary, to ensure that it does not negatively impact their
camp experience. Staff will help change and clean sheets and
work on a bathroom schedule to help reduce the risk of accidents.
Bed-wetting is best handled with input from parents prior to
camp starting.
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How
do you handle my child being homesick?
A child being homesick is a common part of overnight camp.
Staff will work with your child to help them past their sadness
and focus them on the world of activities and programs available
to them at camp. Your child will receive the attention they
require to work past the homesickness.
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Can
my child be in a bunk with their best friend?
Prior to the start of camp you will receive a bunking request
card. We honor all requests that are submitted. In the event
we were not able to honor your request you would be contacted
before your child arrives to work out a feasible solution for
all involved.
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Will
my older and younger children see each other?
Campers of all ages will have the ability to see each other
many different times throughout each day. Choice periods are
open to campers of all ages and all of camp attends the lake
together each day. Several nights each week evening programming
is an all-camp event.
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Do
you do anything to celebrate my child’s birthday at
camp?
Birthdays at camp are celebrated throughout the day with the
entire camp and with the individual bunk. The birthday campers
are given birthday trinkets and have a cake with their bunk.
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Will
my child be taken out of camp at any time?
Depending on the length of your child’s program they
may be taken out of camp on an outing. The outings are organized
and supervised by the counselors and senior staff.
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