Accommodation
Camp Pondo offers several lodging options to accommodate different groups:
Standard Cabins sleep 12 people on bunk beds, and have an internal bathroom with two showers, two sinks, and a separate toilet room.
Outback Cabins also sleep 12 on bunk beds, but their bathrooms are located adjacent to the cabins rather than inside.
For leadership or group-chaperone housing, there is a Chalet that sleeps about 12–18 people, includes linens, a full kitchen, and a comfortable living space.
Housing is assigned in the order that reservations are made. Groups that do not fill a cabin may be paired with another group. Final headcounts (by gender) are collected about two weeks before camp.
Safety
Safety is a key priority at Camp Pondo. All adventure activities — like the zip line, giant swing, and climbing — are staffed by trained professionals. Supervision is intense: cabin leaders closely oversee students, and electronic devices are discouraged to maintain focus on camp life. In case of emergencies, there is a system in place to contact parents, and staff are trained in how to respond to incidents and medical needs.
Health & Medicine
Camp Pondo requires every camper and leader to complete an online medical form before arrival. All medications must be labeled, kept in their original containers, and handed over at check-in. The camp conducts health screenings, and any camper who arrives with a fever or signs of illness may be sent home. On-site leaders manage first aid; for any more serious medical needs, group leaders are expected to coordinate care.
Camp Traditions
Camp Pondo has built-in traditions that reinforce both fellowship and faith. Team competitions are a summer staple, where cabins battle in games and challenges — and each camper gets a team shirt. Worship sessions and speaker times anchor the spiritual side of camp, and small groups give students space to reflect and connect. Evening fire-circle gatherings foster vulnerability, fun, and bonding under the stars. The “crazy-fun” free-time ethos encourages spontaneous adventure and relationship-building, while moments of faith give the week real spiritual weight.
