Frequently Asked Questions
DAY CAMP
What to Bring to Day Camp
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Change of clothes
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Swimsuit
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Towel
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Sturdy shoes (sandals / lake shoes optional)
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Sunscreen
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Backpack
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Hat
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Water bottle
Please do NOT bring: Electronic devices, including smart watches with wifi / data abilities, pets, fireworks, weapons of any kind, or controlled substances. Items will be confiscated.
Medical Dietary Restrictions
When you register your camper for camp, please include if they have any medical diet needs/food allergies. Counselors will assist those with dietary restrictions during meal and snack times.
Day Camp pick up and drop off times
Drop off is at 9:00am, pick up is at 4:00pm.
Meal/Snack Examples
Morning snack (prior to camp starting)
* Granola bar
* Yogurt
* Fruit
Lunch:
* Corn dogs or hamburgers
* French fries or Chips
* Carrots
* Fruit
Afternoon Snack:
* Fruit
* Crackers / pretzels
* Cheese sticks
*Example only, subject to change.
First Day of Camp / Check-in
On the morning of the first day of camp (Tuesday) we will have our staff located in front of the chapel. Once you have checked your camper in you will receive your T-shirt and counselor assignment. The following days (Wednesday - Friday) campers may be dropped off directly with counselors. Counselors can be found on the grass outside of our Osprey Lodge.
Can my camper be paired with a specific friend or
counselor?
We do our best to honor all group-mate requests within one grade of each other. Due to the unique nature group assignments, we cannot 100% guarantee roommate requests.
KIDS CAMP
Packing List
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Sleeping bag / pillow
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Toiletries / Towel
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Clothes that can get DIRTY!
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Clothes for all kinds of weather
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Insect repellent
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Medications in original container with camper's name (in Ziplock)
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Athletic shoes for running / hiking
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Sunscreen
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Modest swimsuit
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Bible / Notebook / Pen
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Money for Camp Store (optional)
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Appetite for GREAT food!
Please do NOT bring: Electronic devices, including smart watches with Wifi / data capabilities, pets, fireworks, weapons of any kind, or controlled substances. Items will be confiscated.
Camper Medications
Quaker Hill's Friends Camps have one nurse allotted to each camp. The nurse is responsible for ensuring that campers receive and take their appropriate medications while at camp. In the unlikely event that the nurse is unavailable, camp directors will assume responsibility for dispensing medications. All medications must be turned into the nurse upon check in, including any homeopathic medications or supplements.
Phones / Smart Watches
Phones and smart watches with data capabilities are not allowed during camp. FitBit's and other smart fitness trackers are fine. Students may use them on the bus if they like, but they will be collected at camp check in and locked in the Office until the morning of departure. If a camper needs to call home, they may speak to their camp director.
Buses
The bus for camp meets at the Home Depot parking lot in Eagle. The bus departs at 12:00 noon, and campers arrive at camp between 2:30-4:30pm. Please arrive early so that we can depart on time. The bus will arrive back to the Home Depot parking lot at 12:00 noon the last day of camp.
Can my camper ride the bus to camp but be picked up from camp or vice versa?
Yes! Please mark how your would like your camper to arrive to camp (bus or parent/guardian drop off) and be picked up from camp (bus or parent/guardian pick up) when you register your camper.
Can I drive my child to camp? / Pick my child up from camp?
Yes. For arrivals, please plan to arrive at Quaker Hill no earlier than 2:00pm. Our staff will be cleaning the camp and setting up. Campers arriving early will not have access to buildings or check-in earlier than 2:00.
For departure from camp, please plan to pick up your child at 10:00am the morning of the last day of camp.
Modifying Transportation Plans
E.G., I would like my camper to ride the bus home rather than picked up.
Transportation adjustments can be made up until 5:00pm on the last full day of camp. Any adjustments made after 5:00pm will need to keep original arrangements.
Camper Scholarships
First time camper scholarships are available. Please contact our office for further information. If the first time scholarship does not apply to you, please contact your local church for scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions, please reach out to the camp directors of your specific camp, contact information listed on the main summer camp page.
What Denomination are Quaker Hill's Kids Camps?
Quaker Hill is a Friends (Quaker) camp, but our camps cater to all denominations. We are strongly rooted in Quaker traditions but our campers, staff and guests come from many denominations and backgrounds.
Camp Store
Each cabin will have a designated time to go to the Camp Store. Kids Campers are allowed to spend $1.50 on candy / soda per day, equivalent to 1 candy and 1 soda item (or two candies/two sodas). Campers may also purchase souvenirs during this time, as apparel goods range from $10-50 dollars. Campers are not required to bring or spend money if they do not wish.
Counselors will use envelops with the campers name to collect camper money to mitigate the risk of it being lost or stollen. Unused money will be returned to the camper before departure on the last day of camp.
Can campers bring snacks?
Sending snacks to kids camp is not recommended, as often times campers are unaware of other campers' potentially dangerous food allergies. There will be snacks provided, as well as lots of opportunities for seconds (even thirds!) at meal times. If you are concerned with dietary restrictions, please call our office at (208) 634-2083.
Specific roommate/counselor requests
We do our best to honor all roommate requests within one grade of each other. Due to the unique nature of housing we cannot 100% guarantee roommate requests.
Swim Tests
If your camper would like to go tubing, paddle boarding, kayaking or swim in the deep end, they will need to pass the swim test. Swim tests must be taken annually regardless of completion the year prior. If a camper loses their swim band they will need to retake the test prior to engaging in the above activities.
JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH CAMP
Packing List
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Sleeping bag / pillow
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Toiletries / Towel
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Clothes that can get DIRTY!
-
Clothes for all kinds of weather
-
Insect repellent
-
Medications in original container with camper's name (in ziplock)
-
Athletic shoes for running / hiking
-
Sunscreen
-
Modest swimsuit
-
Bible / Notebook / Pen
-
Money for camp store (optional)
-
Appetite for GREAT food!
Please do NOT bring: Electronic devices, including smart watches with Wifi/data abilities, pets, fireworks, weapons of any kind, or controlled substances. Items will be confiscated.
Camper Medications
Quaker Hill's Friends Camps have one nurse allotted to their camp. The nurse is responsible for ensuring that campers receive and take their appropriate medications while at camp. In the case the nurse is unavailable, camp directors will assume dispensing of medications. All medications must be turned into the nurse upon check in, including any homeopathic medications or supplements.
Phones / Smart Watches
Phones and smart watches with cellular capabilities are not allowed during camp. Campers may use them on the bus if they like, but they will be collected at camp check in and locked in the Office until the end of the camp. If a camper needs to call home they may speak to their camp director. FitBits and other smart fitness trackers are fine.
Buses
For those taking the bus to camp, we meet at the Home Depot parking lot in Eagle. The bus departs for camp at 12:30pm. Please arrive early so that we can depart on time. Buses arrive at camp between 3:30-4:30pm. The last day of camp, the bus arrives back at the Home Depot parking lot at 12:30pm.
If you are dropping your camper off at camp, please do not plan to arrive prior to 2pm. Camp staff will be cleaning and preparing, you will not be allowed to check in early.
Can my camper ride the bus to camp but be picked up from camp or vise versa?
Yes! Please mark how your would like your camper to arrive to camp (bus or parent/guardian drop off) and be picked up from camp (bus or parent/guardian pick up) when you register your camper.
Can I drive my child to camp? / Pick my child up from camp?
Yes. For arrivals, please plan to arrive at Quaker Hill no earlier than 2:00pm. Our staff will be cleaning the camp and setting up. Early-arriving campers will not have access to buildings or be checked in earlier than 2:00.
For departure from camp, please plan to pick up your child at 10am the morning of the last day of camp.
Transportation Plan Adjustments
E.G., I would like my camper to ride the bus home rather than picked up.
Transportation adjustments can be made up until 5:00pm on the last full day of camp. Any adjustments made after 5:00pm will need to keep original arrangements.
Camp Store
Campers have an opportunity each day during free time to visit the camp store. The camp store provides various snacks (candy, chips, etc) as well as espresso and non-espresso drink options. Candy and chip items start at .75 cents up to $1.50. Drink options start at $2.50 up to $3.75. Campers may also purchase souvenirs during this time. Souvenirs such as apparel goods range from $10-50 dollars.
We encourage the use of credit or debit cards to mitigate the risk of cash being lost or stollen.
Campers are not required to bring or spend money.
Should I send snacks with my camper?
Sending snacks to camp is not recommended. There will be snacks provided, as well as lots of opportunities for seconds (and thirds!) at meal times. If you are concerned with dietary restrictions, please call our office at (208) 634-2083.
Specific roommate/counselor requests
Yes! We do our best to honor all roommate requests within one grade of each other. Due to the unique nature of housing we cannot 100% guarantee roommate requests.
What Denomination are Quaker Hill's Camps?
Quaker Hill is a Friends (Quaker) camp strongly rooted in Quaker traditions, but our campers, staff, and guests come from many denominations and backgrounds.
Camper Scholarships
First time camper scholarships are available. Please contact our office for further information. If the first time scholarship does not apply to you, please contact your local church for scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions, please reach out to the camp directors of your specific camp, contact information listed on the main summer camp page.
Swim Tests
If your camper would like to go tubing, paddle boarding, kayaking or swim in the deep end, they will need to pass the swim test. Swim tests must be taken annually regardless of completion the year prior. If a camper loses their swim band they will need to retake the test prior to engaging in the above activities.