Prepare for Summer Camp

Please refer to the following information as you prepare to send your camper to summer camp

Check-in

1. Check-in Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday (Wednesday for Pioneer Camp).
2. Check-in Location: Hopewell Hall.
3. Camp Store Account: Campers may deposit money into a camp store account. Money remaining at the end of camp will be refunded (Note: Camp Otyokwah will not be responsible for personally held money lost during the week).
4. Alternate Check-in/Check-out: Parents’ requests for other check-in or check-out times must be submitted in writing.
5. Alternate pickup 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.

Medications
Prescription and non-prescription medications brought to 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 check-in.

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 their parent’s permission.

Camper Mail
Campers love to receive mail!

Send Mail to:
Camper’s Name, Week of Camp
Camp Otyokwah
3380 Tugend Road
Butler, OH 44822

Check-out
Check-out is 10 a.m. Saturday for Pionier, Sr. High & Jr. High. Check-out 6 p.m.  Friday for Intermediate Camp.

What to Bring

• ​pajamas, underwear and extra socks
  
• camp clothes
  
• jacket/sweatshirt, rainwear
  
• modest swimsuit (i.e. tankini, one piece)
  
• beach towel and sunscreen
  
• towel, washcloth, toiletries, comb or brush
  
• sleeping bag/bedding/pillow
  
• water bottle
  
• insect repellent
  
• Bible
  
• notebook, pen/pencil
  
• flashlight
  
• extra shoes
  
• optional ‐ camera (as cell phones are not permitted)

What Not to Bring

• ​valuables
  
• cell phones, gaming devices, iPods or mp3 players, radios, CD players, etc.
  
• silly string
  
• fireworks
  
• squirt guns/balloons
  
• weapons including pocket knives
  
• lighters
  
• illegal substances

​Items considered inappropriate will be confiscated and returned at the end of the week.