Parent FAQ
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Our regular camp day is 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You may drop off as early as 8:45 AM & you may pick up as late as 3:15 PM without getting charged for extended care.
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Children going into Kindergarten - Grade 7 for the 2024-2025 school year may attend as campers!
Age Minimum: 4 turning 5 years old by September 1st, 2024
Age Maximum: 12 turning 13 years old
Children 13-15 years old may explore our Junior Counselor (JC) Program!
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Yes!
Early Care is $50 per week per child 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
After Care is $50 per week per child 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM
If you do not sign up for early or after care but need to drop off early or pick up late, please call to let us know and you will be charged a reasonable fee. Communication is Key!
If you pick up later than 5:30 PM, you will be charged $1 per minute. Extenuating circumstances may be understood, but can’t be guaranteed.
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Daily lunch and afternoon snack is included in the cost of camp and is served from our on-site kitchen. A menu will be provided each week. We are a nut-free facility, but we do not provided gluten-free options or any other accommodations for special diets. We believe in a well-balanced meal for healthy living, so our lunches will always offer a protein, carb, fruit, and vegetable. Dairy may also be apart of the meal.
We do not serve any other meals.
Example Lunch Menu:
Monday: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza with salad, fruit, & juice
Tuesday: Chicken Tenders & Tator Tots with veggie sticks, fruit, & juice
Wednesday: Pancakes & Sausage with veggies sticks, fruit, & juice
Thursday: Pasta, Sauce, & Meatballs with salad, fruit, & juice
Friday: Hamburger or Hotdog with Chips/Veggie Sticks, salad, fruit, & juice
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Yes! If you prefer to send a home lunch/snack, please pack an ice pack. we do not offer the use of a refrigerator or microwave for campers.
We are a nut-free facility, so nuts or nut products ware not permitted.
If you child is in extended care, you may want to pack an extra snack.
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The Registration Packet must be completed with all included forms by the Wednesday before at the latest:
Youth Camp Health Form (signed and dated by doctor)
Pick Up Authorization Form
Climbing Wall Permission Form (not required, but highly recommended)
If your camper has a medication indicated on their health form that needs to be administered during camp hours, you must also submit the Administration of Medication Authorization and Individual Plan of Care (signed and dated)
Each week must be paid in full by the Friday before your child starts that week. You must activate your FACTS Tuition Management Account to be considered registered.
Each day, please ensure your child has all their necessary belongings labeled (bag, bathing suit and shirt, water shoes/flipflops, towel, sunscreen). Please apply a layer of sunscreen before drop off. We have the children reapply after they change for the pool and as needed throughout the day.
Camper FAQ
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Here is your Camper Checklist:
A Modest Bathing Suit: For Girls - 1 piece or tankini with non-white t-shirt; For Boys - Trunks with a non-white t-shirt
Towel
Flip-Flops or Water Shoes
Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses
Water Bottle
Bag to hold wet clothes
All items must be labeled with camper’s first and last name.
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Do not bring any electronics, phones, devices or toys (Pokémon cards, Squishies, fidgets, etc.) Elevation Camp is not responsible for any damaged or lost belongings brought to camp. We cannot guarantee the return of such items.
If a camper brings a cellphone, it may not be used while they are participating in camp. It must remain off and in their backpack. If a parent/family member needs to communicate with the camper, they may call Elevation Camp.
Elevation Camp Main: (203)427-8120
New Life Church Main Office: (203)630-3012
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No Worries! Elevation Camp is a place where we all can feel comfortable trying new things and making new friends. We encourage positive relationship building through our awesome weeks of camp activities. By the end of camp, you’ll have new friendships with other campers and develop your faith friendship with God!
Lots of campers come from the same school, same church, or same community. If you don’t know anyone yet, you will soon!
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Lunch and afternoon snack are served at camp. Lunch is typically halfway through the day and our afternoon snack is served after pool time, around 2:30 PM.
During Early Care, you may bring breakfast or a snack and ask your counselor to eat before 8:45 AM.
During After Care, you may also bring a snack and we typically take a break from activities at 4:00 PM to eat if you would like.
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Yes! You will stay with your group for the whole week. Every camper will get the same opportunities, just at different times and maybe even on different days. Enjoy every experience! You may see another group go to the rock climbing wall or sprinklers, but don’t worry - you will get there, too!
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Elevation Camp groups campers together by age/grade to ensure the most age-appropriate activities and experiences. Sometimes, we combine groups for special activities!
Lunch and Swimming are two times when campers gather together daily.
We encourage independence, but if there are extenuating circumstances, we would be happy to discuss what options there are, depending on sibling age and other factors.
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We practice and promote modesty for all campers and counselors. All campers and counselors should feel comfortable and appropriate. No one should worry about what they or others are wearing.
We teach that God created us, each special and unique. We must honor our bodies and learn that beauty comes from within, not our outward appearance.
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment… Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4
Non-white t-shirts, swim shirts, & rash guards are acceptable, as long as the midriff (stomach) is covered. For some smaller girls, shorts may also be needed.