INSPIRATION HILLS

General Information

 

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POLICIES:

Every camper (except CHIPS

We have camps for several age groups.  Go to 'Dates and Prices' to get more information on the following: 1st-4th Grades in Fall:   Day Camp Third Grade in Fall:  Discovery Camp 4-6th Grades in Fall:  Venture, Pathfinders (Wilderness), and Journey Camp (for At-Risk children)  8-9th Grades in Fall:  Quest and Guides (Wilderness) Out-trips for those ages 13 & Up:  Crow Wing Canoe Trips,  Black Hills Backpack Trip and Trek (New in 2008). Out-trip age 14 & Up:  Advanced Canoe Trip Teens entering 10th grade and up:  CHIPS (Christian Teens in Partnership with Summer Camp) Family Camps - there are three options: Family Camp Weekend, Family Canoe Trip on Crow Wing River, MN, and a 5 day Family Camp.

) needs to be registered by using the form available in the summer camp brochure OR the new online registration process through our web site (www.inspirationhills.org)  OR you can contact Inspiration Hills and a registration form will be mailed to you. 

* Please fill the form out carefully and thoroughly. (Parents fill  out, please!)  Only one camper per registration form.

* Each camp is filled on a first-registered basis.  Send the registration directly to Inspiration Hills.  Please do not give it to your church.

* If your church pays part of the registration fee, please indicate this on the registration form and tell your church that you are attending camp.   It is your responsibility to contact them.

* The registration/health forms may be photocopied to give to a friend.

***All campers desiring to go canoeing on the Big Sioux River (Venture and Pathfinders' camps for ages 4-6 grades ONLY) will need to mark the box on the registration form and pay the $15.00 plus signing the 'Challenge Course & Canoeing CONSENT FORM'' on the back of the registration form before sending it in.

CHIPS can obtain Step #1 application form by downloading from this website (application form) or contacting your church office or calling the Inspiration Hills office at 1-866-858-3265 to have one sent to you in the mail.    Step #2 will be sent directly to you after you have been accepted into the CHIPS program. 

SPECIAL NOTE:  All registration forms postmarked ON or BEFORE April 1 will be eligible for the April 1 discount; all registration forms postmarked on or before May 1 will be    eligible for the May 1 fee on schedule; all registrations sent in after May 1 will need to send in the scheduled amount.

HEALTH FORM:  The health form must be filled out completely before your registration can be processed.  A licensed health care professional will oversee the health and safety of campers.

Medication:  All medications, prescriptions and non-prescription drugs must be turned in to the camp nurse at registration.  All medications must be clearly labeled and in original container with the camper's name, medication name, dosage, frequency and times to be taken.  Medications will be distributed under supervision of the camp nurse as instructed by parent or physician.

**As of 2006, we are asking parents to make a photo copy of the front and back of the insurance card covering your camper and send with the registration form.

 

MAIL REGISTRATIONS TO:

Inspiration Hills 1242 280th Street Inwood, IA  51240

Telephone: 712-986-5193 Fax: 712-986-2301 Email: ihills@inspirationhills.org

 

REFUNDS:  Refunds are given if requested at least 7 days before your week of camp.  If you cancel less than  7 days before your week of camp, refunds are given only for medical reasons or a family emergency.    All refunds are subject to a $25.00 administration fee.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships are available by filling out the application on the registration form.  Your pastor will need to fill it out and sign it.     We hope that your church will help with a scholarship as well.   Scholarships are granted on the basis of economic need and generally do not exceed one-third of the camp fee.

 

LETTER WRITING:  Before your camper heads off for camp, jot a couple of letters or postcards to him/her.  Focus on their experiences at camp rather than what is happening at home.  Mail may take 4 days to arrive.  Letters may also be dropped off at camp at the registration table or office.   Address letters to:

 

Child's Name & Camp Name & Week

Inspiration Hills

1242 280th St.

Inwood, IA  51240

 

HOMESICKNESS: Homesickness is a normal reaction to a new environment.  Camp staff are trained in dealing with homesickness.  Parents can help by:

	* Talking positively about the camp experience.
	* Don't express your own anxiety about the child being away from home.
	* Read books about camp.
	* Send along a favorite stuffed animal, family picture or other familiar item.
	* Send or deliver letters to arrive on first or second day of camp.
	* Avoid phone calls.
	* Not telling your child that you will come and get them if they are homesick.

TELEPHONE CALLS:  We discourage phone calls to or from camp because they can exaggerate homesickness.  If we feel a call to Mom or Dad is needed, we will contact you.  For emergencies please call the office at 712-986-5193.

CAMP PHOTO:  Every camper will receive a colored 5X7 photo of their camp.

DRESS CODE:  Modest clothes without offensive wording and modest swimsuits (one piece) are requested.  Only one pair of flip flops are necessary as they are worn only to the pool.  Send a pair of long pants and sweatshirt along for those cool nights.

LOST & FOUND: Items left after each week of camp are posted on our web site each week under  Lost & Found and are held until the end of September.  We request that you arrange for pick-up of items, or pay for postage if items are sent by mail.