Roommates, program, housing, meals, etc.
How do I know which age group my child should be registered with? Do you go by the grade they will be going into or the grade they have just completed?
- We go by the grade just completed. Therefore, the youngest child we can take in summer camp is one that just finished the 1st grade.
How many roommate requests can my child specify?
- We ask that campers request no more than 1 other person to be their roommate. Each of these individuals must also request each other on the registration form. This helps us to know that it is "okay" with the other family for your child to room with their child. Occasionally, we will allow up to three to be grouped together as roommates (not in First Camp Adventure). However, we are never able to allow more than 3. If a group of registrations come in that involve a "roommate tangle" of more than 3 campers, the summer area directors will "split up" the group in order to make the appropriate cabin assignments. Changes to this split may not be made upon arrival on camp, so please do not put us in a position to have to do a split - be sure to not have more than 3 campers requesting each other. Additionally, no roommate requests or changes will be accepted any later than one week prior to your camper's first day of camp. Any roommate requests or changes need to be in writing - either on the original registration or in a subsequent follow up email or letter.
Why can my child not room with as many friends as he/she wants? Don't your cabins hold up 6 or 8 children?
- Yes. Our cabins are equipped to hold up to 6-8 campers, and most of the time will be filled to capacity. However, after nearly 60 years of offering the summer camping program, we have learned that the camp experience is better, for ALL involved, by not allowing more than 2-3 to room together. If a more detailed explanation is needed, we invite you to contact our Lutheridge Program Directors: Pastor Tim and Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn or our Lutherock Program Director: Van Van Horne.
Can I choose which area of camp I would like for my child to be housed in?
- When our programs were much smaller, we had the ability to allow certain areas of camp to be designated for certain grade groups. We also had the opportunity, on some weeks, to offer a choice between two locations. However, we are no longer able to do that. In an effort to serve as many youth as possible, we must adjust housing to meet the needs of the program registration numbers. For the most part, the resident camps will still be housed in many of the same areas (Pioneer A, Pioneer B, etc.), however we might have to make adjustments if registration numbers warrant. We cannot guarantee a specific housing location until your child arrives at camp on the Sunday (or Wednesday for half week programs) of the week(s) for which they are registered.
What if both of my choices for a camp program are full?
- We will call or email you to see if there is a 3rd choice.
My child has specific dietary needs that need to be addressed. Are you equipped to handle this and how do I alert you to the needs?
- Most dietary needs can be met while at camp. If there is a problem or a question concerning your specific needs, our Food Service Manager will be in contact with you directly. There is a place on the registration form to "check" that your child has specific needs. We then ask that you document those needs, in writing, and mail in with your registration form. If you need additional space to provide more information concerning your child's specific dietary needs, we invite you to send a letter or email to the Registrar (scoleman@llmi.org) with detailed instructions that we can pass along to the Food Service Manager.