First-Time Camper Emails
We’re all on one team getting your camper ready for camp! Below, you can find the pre-camp emails we’ve sent out for first-time campers. Week 3: Practicing independence for camp starts now Happy May! Depending on your session, your camper could be just over a month away… or a few months out. Either way, this…
Keep ReadingWeek 2: They might miss home (and that’s okay).
The first sessions of camp are just over a month away, and I want to talk to you about what missing home looks like at camp. Cash may have a few weeks or a few months before they join us – but save this info for as you get closer. I promise, it’s helpful! First,…
Keep ReadingWeek 1: Meet your camp team (and other things you’ll want to know)
Hey! Between now and your camper’s first day, we’ll be sending a little info each week so nothing feels like a lot at once. This week we’re covering our staff, food, and healthcare. Our staffWho’s actually caring for your kid while they’re at camp? Honestly, some really great people. All of our staff members go…
Keep ReadingTeen Camp
A chance to be a camper again. Teen Camp is a 3-night overnight session for rising 10th–12th graders, built for teens who want to experience camp with their peers, as campers. Whether they’ve grown up at camp or are coming for the first time, this is a place to be here with other teens and…
Keep ReadingCamp Preview
Not sure your child is ready for overnight camp? That’s what Camp Preview is here for. From June 3–6, rising K–5 campers can get a real taste of camp in a way that feels a little smaller, a little slower, and a lot less intimidating than jumping straight into a full week. If your child…
Keep ReadingWhy We’re Screen-Free (And How to Help Your Camper Get There)
What “Screen-Free” Actually Means at Camp When your camper is here, they’re not on phones, tablets, or personal devices. We do that to make space for something better: By day two, most kids aren’t asking about their phones anymore. They’re too busy. A quick note on what can (and can’t) come to camp Our rule…
Keep ReadingCabinmate Requests
Here’s how they work, what we can promise, and why coming alone is always okay. How requests work Requests must be mutual Both campers need to list each other. A one-sided request isn’t something we can honor, so make sure your camper’s friend submits their form too and that they’ve listed your camper back. Campers…
Keep ReadingIs Overnight Camp Safe?
How we think about trust, safety, and your kid at Camp Immokalee “Sending my kid into the woods with strangers… is that safe?” If you’ve thought that, you’re not dramatic. You’re a parent. Choosing overnight camp means trusting people you don’t know yet, in a place you can’t see, with the kid you love most….
Keep ReadingOvernight Camp Safety and Supervision
Parents have questions about overnight camp safety and supervision. Good. You should. Here’s how it actually works here, without all the fluff. We are a Y camp with trained staff, adult leadership, backup systems, and risk management support. Kids are supervised. Counselors are supported. Parents are kept in the loop when they need to be….
Keep ReadingStart Here.
If you’re new to overnight camp, you’re in the right place. Most families we serve are trying camp for the first time. Many parents didn’t grow up at camp themselves, so this whole world can feel unfamiliar. That is normal. This page is built to help you understand why camp matters, how it works, and…
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