Information for Parents

Information for Parents

One week session

The one week session is designed for rising 2nd through 6th graders. This session has the same daily schedule as the two week session. This program is great for first time campers as well as campers who are not ready to spend two weeks away from home.

Two week session

The two week sessions are offered for rising 4th through 8th graders. These sessions offer a good balance of morning mentor hikes, up to 24 elective afternoon activities and a variety of evening programs including camp-wide games of capture the flag and campfires with storytelling and singing. Also featured is a three day/two night camping trip and a full day of Group Learning Project where campers choose from a variety of day-long adventures such as fly fishing, rock climbing, crafts and pioneer cooking.

Three week session

The three week session is for rising 5th through 9th graders and is extremely popular for continuing friendships and the special bonding that happens among campers and staff. Extra time is given to skills development, exploring the preserve, DuPont State Forest and other neighboring lands. There is also more time for elective overnight camping, advanced afternoon activities, special group games and cabin night activities. The three week session is truly a unique experience for those searching for a place within a close-knit community.

Camp store fees

Campers can “charge” purchases against their credit line. Parents set the credit line amount on their camper’s CampIn Touch Store Charge Authorization Form prior to opening day. (See the Forms section of your camper’s account.) The recommended camp store credit line of $30.00 per week is assigned to campers whenever parents are unavailable or do not make their wishes known. Campers should not bring cash to camp. Camp store accounts should be settled when picking up your camper.

Medical fees

Parents are responsible for all camper medical fees. Any medical bills incurred during the program will be billed, whenever possible, directly to the parent’s insurance carrier. A medical form and proof of health and accident insurance coverage are required for admission. A camp nurse or one of the directors will communicate with parents by phone in the event of a significant illness or injury.

Packages and mail at camp

All campers love to receive mail from family and friends, so write often! Campers are encouraged to write home at least once per session. Each session our counselors send a letter to parents about their camper. We ask you not to send commercial packages to your camper. It can lead to unintended competition within the cabin group and sometimes even hurt feelings. Please limit packages to the basic necessities for camp and reading book. Food in our cabins attracts critters including rodents and bugs. We reserve the right to return, at your expense, any food or candy sent in violation of this rule.

Camper’s name
Green River Preserve
301 Green River Road
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718

Our email policy is an extension of our effort to slow our campers down. While emails are convenient for parents, too many emails may lead to homesickness, so we ask that you please use snail mail. We welcome emails to us regarding your camper.

Visitation policy and phone calls

When a camper leaves home, he or she needs to be allowed the space to develop his or her own personality. Therefore we discourage phone and visitation interruptions from parents or relatives during the camp session. Our office gladly accepts phone calls from parents interested in their child’s progress at camp. We can arrange for your child’s counselor to call you with a progress report. Children should not be called during a session except in the case of emergency.

Birthdays at camp

We feel that birthdays are very special and we will enjoy celebrating them with your child. Homemade goodies are prepared by our cooks, so please do not send baked goods or sweets. Counselors will enjoy decorating with balloons, crepe paper, etc. We welcome any additional table or cabin decorations.

Cabin Assignments

Cabin groups are determined according to age and grade level to ensure compatible levels of maturity. Please let us know if your child has a cabin mate preference via the camper application. We cannot guarantee that your child will be placed in the same cabin with his or her preference(s), however we will try to honor special requests. Please try to limit your requests to one other person. The directors reserve the right to make the final decisions on cabin assignments.

What to Pack

We play a lot at Green River. We will get wet and dirty. Sometimes it is hot; sometimes it gets cool, even cold. We want our campers to be comfortable and equipped, so we recommend bringing durable and inexpensive clothes. A packing list will be provided via your CampIn Touch page.

Laundry

A professional cleaner provides laundry service once a week for the two week and three week campers. Nevertheless, clothes are sometimes stained or lost. Please do not send new or valuable clothes or clothes that will bleed. Laundry fees are included in the tuition.