Please refer to the following information as you prepare to send your camper to residential summer camp at Otyokwah Camp and Retreat Center (Camp Otyokwah):

Check-in
1. Each camp week runs from Sunday to Saturday.  (Thursday to Saturday for Pioneer Camp.)  Check-in is from 3:00 — 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. (3:00 — 5:00 p.m. on Thursday for Pioneer Camp.)
2. Campers may deposit money into a camp store account at check-in. Money remaining at the end of camp will be refunded (Note: Camp Otyokwah will not be responsible for personally held money that is lost during the week).
3. Parents’ requests for other check-in or dismissal times must be submitted in writing and will be honored only when possible.
4. If someone other than a parent will be picking up a camper, the parent must send along a signed note listing the camper’s name, name of person picking up the camper and the date and time of departure.

Medications
Prescription and non-prescription medications brought to residential summer camp must be in the original containers. Each camper’s medication is to be put in a re-sealable plastic bag labeled with camper’s name and given to the summer camp health professional at arrival.

What to Bring
Bible, notebook, pen, pencil, flashlight, sleeping bag/bedding/pillow, camp clothes, extra shoes, one-piece bathing suit, pajamas, robe, towels/washcloths, soap, shampoo, deodorant, comb, brush, jacket/sweater/sweatshirt, special medicines and supplies, ball glove/athletic supplies, rainwear, camera.

What Not to Bring
Electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, I-pods, MP3’s, Gameboys, etc.) silly string, fireworks, squirt guns/balloons. Items considered inappropriate will be confiscated and returned at the end of the week.

Camp Behavior Policy
1. Campers are to respect staff, other campers, animals and plants.  Mistreatment will not be permitted.
2. Campers should wear modest and casual clothes. Footwear is to be worn at all times.
3. Campers are expected to participate in all planned activities.
4. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are not permitted on camp property.
5. Once at camp, campers will leave the grounds only with the Dean’s permission.
6. Campers are expected to submit to the authority of camp staff.

Camper Mail  

Campers love to receive mail!
Send Mail to:
Camper’s Name, Week of Camp
Camp Otyokwah
3380 Tugend Road
Butler, OH 44822

Departure
Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday.  All campers must leave by noon.