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WHere is camp otyokwah?
Camp Otyokwah
3380 Tugend Rd. Butler, OH 44822 can i tour otyokwah?
Yes of course! You can set up a time to tour the camp. Simply contact us and we will set up a time.
What should my camper pack?
Check out our 'How to Prepare' page to see our recommended packing list.
When do i Drop off/ pick up my camper?
Check-in Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday (Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m. for Pioneer Camp)
Pick-up Time: 6:30 p.m. Friday (Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for Pioneer Camp) CAN I REQUEST A CABINMATE FOR MY CAMPER?
As part of the registration process, each camper is allowed to REQUEST up to two “cabin mates.” These cabin mates must be of the same gender as the camper. We do our best to honor at least one of these requests for every camper, but we are unable guarantee this due to cabin-group size, other campers’ requests and putting all the pieces of the puzzle together.
In the event that your camper is not placed in a cabin with either of their cabin mate requests, fear not! This does not mean they will not be able to spend time together during the week. There are many opportunities to spend time with these friends during non-cabin activities. We also highly encourage campers to develop new friendships at camp. Camp is a great place to get a chance to find new lifelong friends! CAN I REQUEST A COUNSLER?
We do not accept counselor requests due to the fact that we always have multiple new counselors each year and we like to give campers the opportunity to build relationships with multiple staff people over the course of their years camping at Otyokwah.
What is the cell phone policy
One of Otyokwah's Core Values is “Awayness”. What this means is that one of the things that makes camp special and effective is that when you are at camp, you get to take a vacation from the distractions of life. By registering and attending our program, you and your camper are agreeing to either not bring or turn in your cell phone and other devices fully engage with God, others, and the camp program.
In addition, having cell phones in cabins and at other activities presents a privacy and safety issue that is best avoided by not having the devices present. While it may be intimidating to think about going a whole week without your device, the vast majority of our campers come back to camp again looking forward to a week with no pressure to be constantly posting and liking. If you have questions about our policy, please feel free to call our office at 419-883-3854 or email us at [email protected] how can i keep in contact with my child?
We encourage parents to write mail to their campers. Simply right your letter and mail it to camp! You can also send an email to your camper by sending your letter to [email protected]
Check out more on our 'Information For Parents' page Can i pick up my camper early?
Camp Otyokwah currently offers 6 weeks of residential camps for students entering 2nd grade- graduating seniors. Our camps are 5 nights (except for our Pioneer camp which is 2 nights).
Check out our 'Registration' page for more information. Can someone else pick up my camper if i am unable to?
Alternate Pick-up Person: 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.
will my camper need money at camp?
No, our Snack Shack operates on a debit system and each camper has an account that can be deposited into with the registration or at check-in on Sunday. There is no need for a camper to have any money in their bags or on their person during the week.
WHAT KIND OF CAMPS DOES OTYOKWAH OFFER?
Camp Otyokwah currently offers 6 weeks of residential camps for students entering 2nd grade- graduating seniors. Our camps are 5 nights (except for our Pioneer camp which is 2 nights).
Check out our 'Registration' page for more information. What about medication/ medical information?
Each camper is required to have a health form filled out with their registration (registrations are not accepted without this form). Each week we have a licensed RN or LPN on staff to administer all medications and first aid.
Part of Check In for your camp session is turning in medicine to the nurse with all instructions for administration as well as to either approve or deny permission for the nurse to give your child Tylenol or Ibuprofen if they should need it. In the event your camper were to become sick, we will contact you regarding care and/or need for pick-up. All medication (prescription and over the counter) must be turned into the nurse- rescue inhalers and insulin pumps are exceptions to this rule. what does a typical day look like?
7:30 am Wake Up!!
8:15 am BREAKFAST 9:00 am Cabin Clean up 9:25 am Personal Devotions 9:50am Cabin Bible Study 10:30am Choice Activity #1 11:20pm Choice Activity #2 12:15 pm LUNCH 1:00 pm Cabin Time 1:30 pm Rotation #1 2:30 pm SNACK SHACK 3:00 pm Rotation #2 4:00 pm Free Time / Tournaments 5:30 pm SUPPER 6:30 pm Evening Activity 7:30 pm SNACK SHACK 8:15 pm Worship/Chapel 9:30 pm Night Activity / Camp Fire (Older Campers only) 10:15pm Cabin Time Can i send food/snacks with my camper?
In order to keep our sleeping spaces clean, we do NOT allow food or snacks in the cabin. Campers are allowed to have water in the cabin.
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If there is an emergency, how will i be notified?
In the case of a camp wide emergency, parents will be notified via text, email, or social media.
In the case of an emergency for a specific child, parents will be notified via phone. Who do i contact in the case of an emergency?
In the case of an emergency, please call our office phone number at 419-883-3854. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a voicemail and we will return it ASAP.
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
Each registration must be accompanied with a $25 non-refundable deposit to guarantee a spot for that registrant.
Account balances must be paid in full before or during check in on Sunday afternoon of your camper’s arrival. If a registration must be cancelled, all but the $25 deposit is refunded to you. DOES OTYOKWAH OFFER CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS?
We do offer a limited number of scholarships, both partial and full. We ask that you first request assistance from your home church so that we can provide scholarships to those who have exhausted all other possibilities and would be unable to attend camp without a Otyokwah scholarship.
We don’t ever want money to keep a child from experiencing camp and are always seeking more people to sponsor campers who are unable to pay their own way. Check out our 'Pop Tewell Fund' page for more information. |
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