Camp Mardela

Health & Safety

• Health screening will occur at the start of camp to ensure ALL campers are in good health to participate in camp activities.
• If the health staff determines that camper's health will cause them to be unable to safely participate in camp activities, the camper will be offered:
  • attendance to another camp if their health improves.
  • refund if unable to return.
• Medications will be stored and distributed by camp health staff.
• Medications MUST be in original containers with doctor's orders.
• We have limited insurance for incidents occurring at camp. What we can’t cover is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
• Camp is not able to provide extensive 1-on-1 care.

Food & Meals

• 3 balanced meals and 1 snack served daily for overnight camps.
• Campers may buy ice cream at the camp store after lunch.
• Overnight campers may NOT bring food/snacks except for medical/dietary needs.
• 1 water bottle is given to each camper at registration.
• Week-long day campers will be given snack, but must pack lunch.
• Food from unknown/unverified sources CANNOT be served to campers.

Camper Communication

• Phone calls and visits to campers are not permitted except for emergencies or special arrangement with the camp office.
• Campers are not permitted to have cell phones at camp. Each camper will sign a “Cell Phone Agreement” to uphold this policy.
• Letters from home are encouraged. Send mail to the camper c/o Camp Mardela and it will be delivered promptly.
• Emails can be sent to campers
• DO NOT mail snacks, money, or expensive gifts - they may get lost or damaged. If you want to send store money, send directly to camp office.

Camper Conduct

• Campers are expected to participate & cooperate in all activities.
• Campers are expected to respect the faith tradition of our camp.
• Abusive or bullying behavior towards people or property is unacceptable.
• Profane language is unacceptable.
• Campers may not bring prohibited items to camp (snacks/food, weapons, drugs, electronics, animals, offensive clothing, personal sports equipment, cell phones).
• Honor all "off-limits" locations.
• Clothing must be modest, not offensive or suggestive.
• Camper's behavior must not necessitate extensive one-on-one supervision & care.
  • If a camper breaks these rules, actions will be taken by the camp staff. A camper may be sent home after calling the parent/guardian if the camper's behavior is disruptive to the program, damaging to themselves or others with no refund.

Financial Policies

• Only 1 discount/voucher can be applied per camper per camp.
• Multiple scholarships may be used per camper per camp (with approval).
• Refund policies:
  • Full Refund: Cancel 15+ days before camp OR camp cancelled.
  • Full Refund minus deposit - Cancel 5-14 days before camp.
  • Half Refund - Sent home due to illness, accident or homesickness, cancel 0-5 days before camp.
  • No Refund - Sent home for behavior, no show.