PACKING FOR CAMP​

Camper Dress Code:

Campers must dress appropriately for all camp activities and programs. The appropriate dress code has been determined by the Christian Education Boards of Indiana and Western Yearly Meetings as follows: Girls are expected to wear clothing that covers the midriff and shorts/pants that do not reveal buttocks or upper thighs. One-piece swimsuits are expected and shirts that cover shoulders and chest. Underwear should not be showing at any time. Guys are expected to wear shorts/pants that do not reveal buttocks or upper thighs and shirts that cover the chest, stomach, sides, and back. Underwear should not be showing at any time. A shirt must be worn at all times except when swimming. All campers need to know that the Indiana State Board of Health requires that shoes be worn in the dining hall at all times. Failure to comply with these expectations can result in expulsion from camp!

 

What should I bring to summer camp?

• A Bible & Pen

• Weather-appropriate clothing, Sports Clothing

• Bug Repellant, Sunscreen

• Water bottle

• Jacket or Sweatshirt (it can get cool near the lake)

• Rain gear

• 2 pairs of shoes

• Swimsuit, Towels (bath & beach)

• Washcloth, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush

• Pillow, Sleeping Bag, Bed Roll, or Sheets & Blanket.

• We also suggest: Beach shoes, a camera, a small amount of spending money for crafts and/or canteen.

• It is also a good idea to have at least 2 sets of clothing that campers can get messy in for some of the games we may play.

• The camp picture and camp video links are included in the registration cost.

 

What should I NOT bring to camp?

• Radios, CD/MP3 players, Bluetooth headphones/ speakers, smartwatches, or any type of expensive electronic items.

• We understand that students use cell phones for purposes other than just talking on the phone, but they can become very disruptive to our program.

• One of the goals of the camping program at Quaker Haven is to give young people a break from their usual elements for them to hear from the Holy Spirit. We ask that if students have phones, we do not see them throughout the course of our programming.

• We reserve the right to confiscate them and mail them home if they become a problem. Keep in mind that we cannot be responsible for any lost, stolen broken items.​

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Will my camper need snacks during the week?

That is up to you. We provide three buffet meals per day on full days of camp along with two canteens (snacks, ice cream, candy, soda) times each day. The canteen is  cash-based ONLY.

Sometimes campers do bring snacks and share them with their cabinmates. We will note that where food is present, insects can follow. Reminding your camper to keep food off the ground and to clean up after themselves is encouraged.

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What if my camper has medicine? Do they keep it?

Great question! During the summer, QHC employs a Health Officer who is responsible for responding to camper health concerns, injuries, sickness, and medication distribution. Any medication brought onto camp (including Over-the-Counter, OTC medication) must be turned in to the Health Officer in its original container. The Health Officer will take care of distributing medication to campers as directed at the appropriate times.

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Is there a camp store?

Yes! QHC has a camp store in Quaker Hall / the Dining Hall with options from sweatshirts and t-shirts to mugs to homemade Maple Syrup. We encourage all parents and guardians to check out the camp store!

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Is there Free Time during the camp day?

Yes. Each full day of camp, 2-3 hours of free time is built into the schedule for campers to make use of the campgrounds. Swimming in the lake, fishing, boating, playing on the playground, in the gaga pit, in the Activity Center, or on the tennis and basketball courts are all available. The craft room is open as well! We have a Rock Wall and Zipline open at scheduled times. Rock Wall is available for Adventure Campers, and Rock Wall and Zipline for Jr. and Sr. High Campers.

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