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What is a "Coupon Code" and how does it work?
Many individual churches provide a scholarship towards the cost of the camp fee for their youth. Firstly, check with your church to see if they are participating in scholarships. If so, they will give you a coupon code specific to your church. Then when registering online through our website you will select the applicable event and follow the prompts to the "Shopping Cart" page. At this point you will see a box where you can enter the coupon code. The next page will show your new balance with the scholarship amount deducted. You can then complete your transaction. Afterwards, print a copy of your receipt showing your payment and take it to your church. Your church will then send URC a check for the amount of the scholarship.
Age requirements for camp - Is is grade going into or grade completed?
We base all of our camp age requirements upon the grade a child has completed. Example: If your child is in 3rd Grade this school year, they will have to wait to go to "Faith Challengers" (4-6 Grade) next summer. They may attend "Discovering God" this year. We appreciate your cooperation with this guideline - it enables us to make camp age appropriate and it keeps it fair for everyone!
What if I need a Scholarship?
Check first with your local church to see if they can help. If you need further financial assistance or you do not have a local church, URC can provide you with a partial or full scholarship. (You can still register online - URC will provide you with a unique coupon code) We will NEVER turn away a camper who wants to come to URC because of financial reasons. Please contact Dawn or Jason personally, and your information will be kept confidential.
When and where is Registration?
We will welcome you for registration at the Dining Hall for all summer camps between 4:00pm and 5:00pm on the first day of camp. When you arrive we will greet you and let you know where to go to next. For weekend camps, registration also takes place at the Dining Hall at 7:00pm on Friday.
When do I pick up my camper, and what about the closing meal?
We would like to personally invite you to our end of camp meal at 12 Noon on the last day of camp. Following lunch at about 12:40pm we will present a short slide show video highlighting the events of your child’s time at URC. If you would like to join us for the meal please let us know during registration or please call ahead of time. The cost is $6 per person (camper‘s meal cost is already included), children 5 & under are free! The closing meal is not applicable to weekend camps.
How much should I allow my camper to have for Canteen?
When you arrive if you have not already done so you can put aside some money for Canteen. We suggest a maximum of $2 per day. We collect the money and keep track of spending so there is no need for a camper to have money left with them at camp. Canteen is in addition to our wonderful food service which is plentiful & great!
When can we buy from the Camp Store?
We will be selling some fun items in the camp store. Fun Soft Animals, Disposable Cameras, Key Chains, Bottle Holders, T-Shirts and Picture Frames are some of the items available. Our camp shirt cost is $12. The camp store will only be open during Registration and at the Closing Meal.
Can I purchase a copy of the pictures you take at camp for the week?
Absolutely! When you come to URC for registration you will have an opportunity to "Pre-Buy" a copy of the photo CD we compile for that week's camp. The picture CD can be picked up at the camp closing. The pre-buy price is just $8. If you don't pre-buy a CD you can still purchase one to be mailed to you for $10.
What stuff do we need to pack?
Click here to go to our “What to Bring” page for a full list of items you will need to have at camp.
What should we leave at home?
Cell Phones - they don’t work well here anyway, watches, radios, MP3 players, hand held video games, or snacks. These items are not needed at camp - our staff will make sure you get to places on time, if any emergency arises the director will make contact to home, and we will have a full schedule having fun, listening to great music and enjoying great food, these items are not necessary. We appreciate your cooperation.
What Rules and Guidelines are there?
Smoking, drinking, or illegal drugs are not allowed at URC. Candy and Sweet drinks are not allowed inside the cabins (Water is an exception). We like to keep the ants & bugs outside! No flip flops will be allowed around general camp - only to pool time and back - this is for your safety. Absolutely no graffiti or unnecessary damage will be tolerated. All campers are to stay in their assigned cabins - no gender mixing will be allowed or any camp raids. No harsh words, putting others down, sexual harassment, or violence of any kind. Thank You.
How do I contact my child, or my child contact me in an emergency?
Campers will not have access to telephones or email for the week, but if an emergency arises you can call URC at (337) 738 - 4218 or email the directors at directors@campurc.com and we will make sure to get the message through. Should we need to reach you we will have emergency contact information for you from your child’s registration.
I know my child will not have access to the phone or internet, but can I send an email to them?
Yes - we have a special dedicated email address just so family can send an email message to their camper. It is a great way to send them “Letters” without the costs or time it takes to mail them. Messages will be given out to campers each day. You can email your camper at campers@campurc.com. Please specify who the email is for in the “Subject” line of the message.
What training does your summer staff have?
Our summer staff have 2 full weeks of training that include how to lead Bible Studies, First Aid & CPR, games, low & high ropes training, emergency procedures, archery training, rock wall training, canoe training, age appropriateness, and a full and thorough review of all safety guidelines as laid out by the American Camp Association.
