INTRODUCTIONLong Point Camp was founded by The Salvation Army in the mid 1950's. The camp is situated on 138 acres and borders Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. It is a well equipped facility with 16 camper cabins, a gymnasium, administration offices, lakefront boating area, swimming pool, pioneer village, low ropes challenge course, animal farm, hiking trails, recreation fields, basketball and volleyball courts, playground, dining hall, campfire circle, outdoor camping area, chapel and staff facilities. Long Point Camp offers children the ultimate camping experience under the direction of a competent Christian staff. The camp is accredited by the American Camping Association and is licensed by the New York State Department of Health. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to
preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
GOALS
· To teach children about God and the Christian lifestyle, providing opportunities for them to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
· To promote positive social and interpersonal behavior in children.
· To provide opportunities for children to learn life skills.
· To provide opportunities for children to engage in a variety of activities that are not available to them at home, in order to expand their understanding and appreciation for the world God created.
· To provide a safe and loving environment where children have opportunities for emotional growth.
OPEN HOUSE
All parents and children are invited to attend an open house at Long Point Camp on June 29 at 2 p.m. This opportunity to meet staff and tour camp helps to prepare children, especially first-timers, for their camping experience.
OPENING AND CLOSING DAY
Arrival and departure times on opening and closing days are between 9 and 10 a.m., unless otherwise informed. Upon arriving at camp, please stop at our greeter near the camp entrance, to receive instructions. Those transporting children are required to remain at camp until their children complete the check-in procedures and are assigned counselors. On closing days, these individuals must present PHOTO IDENTIFICATION in order to sign-out their children. When parents/guardians require someone other than Salvation Army personnel to pick-up their children on closing days, they must provide a signed letter authorizing the individual by name to sign-out the children listed.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
While at camp, children are encouraged to participate in a variety of fun and educational activities supervised by trained staff members. Activities include swimming, boating, low ropes challenge course, animal petting farm, arts & crafts, hiking, outdoor camping, music, canteen, sports, recreation and evening programs. Because we are a Christian community, children also participate in Christian education, devotions, prayer and a worship service. Camp is a busy place with plenty of walking, running, climbing and physical activity for the health and well being of children. The parents help in discussing these activities with children, and encouraging their participation is greatly appreciated.
SUPERVISION
Children are supervised by qualified counselors and program staff at all times. All staff members are carefully screened and required to complete an orientation and training program prior to the start of the camping season.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Children sleep in large cabins that accommodate 12 campers, 2 counselors and 1 support staff member. Cabins are well equipped with indoor toilets, showers, beds and a recreation room equipped with rainy day activities.
MEALS AND SNACKS
Children receive three meals and two snacks daily. We do our best to provide meals that are not only balanced and nutritious, but also pleasing to children. Evening snacks and afternoon visits to our canteen provide additional nourishment.
CAMP MERCHANDISE
Camp merchandise may be purchased by completing a special order form, attaching CASH payment and delivering it to camp on opening days in an envelope clearly marked with the child’s name and address. Merchandise orders are packaged and returned with children on closing days.
HEALTH CARE
Long Point Camp operates a Health Center to provide appropriate and necessary care for children and staff. Our health center is operated by qualified medical personnel, procedures are approved annually by a camp physician, and additional care is available at a local doctor’s office and hospital.
Parents of children requiring medical care are notified by phone when their child’s condition prevents him/her from participating in camp activities for more than several hours and/or when they require medical attention off site. The Salvation Army is not financially responsible for ongoing health conditions such as asthma and allergies. The Salvation Army assumes responsibility only for camp related conditions or injuries resulting from negligence.
Upon arriving at camp, children are screened for communicable health problems including head lice, skin ailments, pink eye, athletes foot and other infectious conditions. Health standards prevent the acceptance of children with communicable health problems. Children with head lice may return to camp following treatment by parents or designated group leaders. The personal belongings of children with head lice must be washed and treated as well. To relieve children of this inconvenience on opening days, please check for head lice and secure treatment prior to arriving at camp.
Long Point Camp Health History and Exam Forms MUST be used and completed fully and accurately by parents and examining physicians in order for children to attend camp. School and/or other physicals will not be accepted under any condition. School physicals are completed for the purpose of children attending school and not a residential camp, miles from their home. Long Point Camp is required by the Department of Health and the American Camping Association to obtain medical consent for children to attend camp. School and other physicals fail to meet this obligation.
Medications listed on the Health History and Exam Form must accompany children at camp and arrive in their original container, indicating the name of the child, name of the prescribing physician for prescription drugs, name of the medication, schedule and dosage for dispensing the medication. Parents must send enough medication to last the duration of time their child is at camp. Health center staff members are required to administer medication as indicated on the children’s Health History and Exam Forms. Signed physician notes are required for all medication changes that occur following exam dates and the children’s arrival at camp. Medications are dispensed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or bedtime snack. Physicians should be consulted that these are the only medication times we are able to accommodate.
All children who have used inhalers or nebulizers to treat asthma, must bring them to camp. This is true even for children who haven’t used them in a long time, because of the differences between home and camp environments.
Specially trained staff members are not available to provide individualized care for children exhibiting serious emotional, mental or physical ailments.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Disruptive behavior negatively affects the camping experience for other children. Disruptive behavior at camp is defined as any recurring action or attitude that interferes with the normal and safe operation of camp and/or one that requires the individual attention of staff in order to address the problem. Examples of disruptive behavior include fighting, bullying and refusing to follow instructions. The following policy helps to ensure that children have a pleasant experience while attending camp.
· Children will be dismissed early from camp for attempting to harm others, leaving the cabin after curfew, attempting to run away or for disruptive behavior.
· Refunds are not issued for children who are dismissed early due to disruptive behavior.
· The Camp Director makes the final decision on early dismissals.
EARLY RELEASE
Parents will be called to arrange transportation for children when necessary for them to leave camp early, due to homesickness, medical reasons, disruptive behavior, etc. When parents cannot be contacted, the responsibility for transportation falls upon emergency contacts, then sending units. For this reason, please ensure that all phone numbers are properly listed on children’s registration forms.
CONTACTING CHILDREN
For the smooth operation of camp and to avoid homesickness, we prefer parents to abstain from contacting children by phone or in person. The camp director will permit children who are genuinely homesick to call their parents. Letters from home are encouraged and will be delivered promptly to children. Envelopes should be addressed to children in care of Long Point Camp, 100 Long Point Road, Penn Yan NY 14527. In the event of emergencies, please call (315) 536-6301 or report directly to the main office at camp. Please note that all staff members are trained to report intruders on camp property. In order to avoid a potentially embarrassing situation, individuals must report directly to the main office upon arrival.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
Summer Food Service Program forms must be completed for EACH and every child attending camp. If a family is sending more than one child to camp, each child in the family must have their own completed form. Please following the instructions contained on the forms. Families receiving any type of public assistance, must complete the appropriate section with the required number indicated. Families not receiving public assistance must complete the table requiring the names and income of all household members. The proper completion of these forms enables camp to receive government funding and thus reduce our costs to families and sending units.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, weapons, cell phones, beepers and walkie-talkies are prohibited on camp property. We reserve the right to search personal belongings and confiscate these and other objects that are determined inappropriate or potentially harmful to others. In order for camp to remain a safe and enjoyable setting, parents should monitor what their children bring to camp. The Salvation Army is not responsible for the loss of personal property loss, so please abstain from sending valuables to camp.
PACKING LIST
The following items should be packed in a strong sturdy suitcase with the child’s name and address clearly labeled. Please be sure to pack enough play clothes for the entire session.
1) Bath Towel
2) Beach Towel
3) Belt
4) Bible
5) Church Outfit
6) Deodorant
7) Flashlight
8) Hairbrush or Comb
9) Insect Repellant
10) Jeans
11) Light Jacket
12) Medication
13) Pajamas
14) Pillow
15) Rain Boots
16) Raincoat
17) Reading Book
18) Shampoo
19) Shorts
20) Sleeping Bag
21) Sneakers
22) Soap
23) Socks
24) Stuffed Animal
25) Sunscreen
26) Sweatshirt
27) Toothbrush
28) Toothpaste
29) T-Shirts
30) Umbrella
31) Underwear
32) Washcloth