Preparing for Day Camp
New Camper Orientation
Our camper orientation is done as a Zoom webinar in early June! This is a great opportunity to get to learn more about camp and meet some of the leadership team!
First Day of Camp Routine
We will start our camper check-in at 9:00am. A Staff member will help your camper out of the car and walk them directly to their group.
While we continue to check-in other campers, your child will meet their counselors and other kids in their group. When all of the campers are checked-in, the counselors will start to organize their camp groups and begin our camp orientation.
Regular Day Camp Check-In
After the first day of Day Camp, the parking lot will be set up for you to simply pull up and drop-off your camper with one of our directors (there is no need to park). We will walk them over to our check-in tables and bring them to meet their camp group. Camper check-in starts every morning at 9:00am.
Regular Day Camp Pick-Up
In the afternoon, we will set up the parking lot for our camper pick-up. Tell our staff member your camper’s name, and we will have them waiting for you when you pull up to the pick-up spot. Pick up for Cubs is from 3pm-3:10pm, and pick up for the rest of the groups is between 4:00pm-4:15pm.
Early Camper Pick-Up
If you have to pick your camper up early- no worries! Please complete our Early Camper Pick-Up Request Form the night before or let our staff know during check-in that your camper will be picked up early so we can get them on our “early pick-up” list.
Extended Camp
Mountain Camp Marin is able to offer our Extended Camp to meet our Day Camp families’ scheduling needs. Our AM and PM Extended Camp extends your camper’s day and means that your drop-off can be as early as 8am and pick-up can be as late as 5:30pm.
Cell Phones and Electronics Policy
Campers may not bring electronic devices to camp. We believe camp is a great opportunity for children to be independent from their parents, in a safe and supportive environment, for a short period of time. After many discussions with camp parents and careful consideration, we are no longer allowing electronic devices at Mountain Camp Marin. This includes Music Players (iPods, etc.), Hand Held Games (Switches, DS, etc.), Cell Phones, Electronic Readers (Kindles, iPads, etc.), Laptops. As electronic devices have grown increasingly more complex (with features like video, internet access, etc.), we believe they disrupt the camp environment and have the potential to negatively impact the camper’s experience. Cameras are allowed, although we recommend a disposable camera!
Not Allowed At Camp
We do not allow toys, trading cars (aka, Pokémon) pets, weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other banned substances at camp.
What to Bring for Day Camp
Please label everything clearly so we can more easily return it to you if it is left behind:
- A bag or backpack
- Closed-toe shoes
- Water bottle – Campers should bring their own water bottles with their name on it from home. If your camper loses theirs, we will have bottled water to give out.
- Hat
- Extra layer (sweater/sweatshirt)
- Sunblock. Even though we will apply sunscreen to the campers throughout the day, it is always a good idea to apply liberally in the morning before drop-off.
Lost and Found
Lost and found items will be kept in a designated spot in the Camp Office throughout the summer. Please check with the Camp Directors if you believe an item of yours was left behind at camp. We are unable to store lost and found items once camp is over and we will donate any unclaimed items after the final day of camp.
Medication
If your camper needs medication during the day, it must be turned in to the Camp Directors. All medicine must be in the original container. Due to licensing, Camp Nurses are not allowed to dispense any medication not in their original containers.
