Accommodation
At Mountain Camp, campers sleep in rustic cabins tucked into the forest around Ice House Lake. Cabin groups are determined by grade, and each has one or more trained counselors who live nearby and support daily life. The cabins themselves are cozy but straightforward, reflecting the camp’s minimal-technology ethos: they have beds, bunks and basic storage, but campers are encouraged to bring warm sleeping bags (rated to at least 30°F) because mountain nights can be chilly. Nearby shower houses and restrooms serve the cabins, and each camper contributes to keeping their area clean. This cabin life encourages responsibility, teamwork and a stronger sense of independence while keeping the community tight and supportive.
Meals
Food at Mountain Camp is part of the community experience. Three meals a day are served in the covered dining hall, offering options to satisfy the active and growing campers. Mealtime is also about connection: campers eat together, share stories from their day, and help set the tone for evening programs. The dining hall provides a gathering space that reinforces the value of living with others, and meals come wrapped in Mountain Camp’s respect for simplicity, sustainability, and cooperation. Any dietary restrictions or special food needs can be addressed by camp staff to help each child feel included and supported.
Safety
Safety is woven into every corner of Mountain Camp. Staff are carefully trained, and cabin counselors stay with their groups around the clock. Adventure activities, such as the ropes course, sailing, or climbing, are run by expert instructors who follow standard risk-management protocols. The remote, forested terrain has precisely defined boundaries and check-in procedures, ensuring campers know where they belong and how to stay secure. Whether hiking or paddling, every activity is supervised, structured and designed to challenge safely. This helps campers stretch their limits, build confidence, and explore with care.
Health & Medicine
Mountain Camp maintains a health center staffed by trained medical personnel who care for first aid, illnesses and medications. Camper health forms are required at registration so the staff can plan for allergies or medical needs. In a forested, remote setting, the camp has established protocols for emergencies and provides transportation to nearby medical facilities as needed. Counselors and health staff collaborate daily, ensuring that wellness is balanced with activity, rest and connection. The camp’s holistic philosophy treats physical health, emotional support, and community care as deeply connected — helping every camper feel safe and nurtured.
Camp Traditions
Tradition plays a strong role in life at Mountain Camp. Evenings are often spent around the campfire, singing songs, sharing stories, or performing skits. The camp also hosts “special events” such as Water Carnival or Beach Day during specific sessions, giving each week a fun and memorable rhythm. Cabin groups bond through shared routines, chores and evening “hang time,” and older campers help foster a sense of responsibility and mentorship for younger ones. The technology-limited environment builds traditions of presence, shared challenge, and creative play — many campers return year after year, drawn back by the community, the rituals, and the unique magic of a summer in nature.
