Parents & Guardians

Sign up for Camp

For the best camp experience, follow these simple steps to register a camper. Please call if you have any questions.

1. Log in or create an account with UltraCamp.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to register as many campers as you’d like.

3. Choose your week of camp and then select your class. Please note that many specialties that were listed as camps are now listed as specialty classes. 

4. Pay using credit or e-check. A minimum $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid to hold your registration. 

5. You will automatically receive a confirmation email and a packing list. If you don’t receive this email call us and we will check on the status of your reservation.

Check-out

To pick up your camper, arrive on Sunday morning no later than 8:10 am. Be sure that the person picking up your child is listed as an authorized person for pick up and has photo ID ready to show our staff.

1. When you arrive at camp our staff will direct you to park in the ball field. Make your way to the gym for our end of the week award ceremony which starts at 8:15. We’ll share stories and memories from the week and recognize your camper for their achievements. Once the program is complete at 8:30 am, you will meet your child at the cabin for the sign out process. If you need to pick up medicine from the nurse be sure to stop by the health hut. You may wish to check the lost and found table for any thing your child left or stop by the camp store before leaving.

2. If your camper is registered for a second week of camp, you do not need to come to camp on the Sunday between the two weeks. We will provide stay-over supervision and do your child’s laundry and make sure they are ready for a new week.

Cabin Experience

Our promise to you is that every camper will find a place at Sunset Lake where they belong. We do all we can to make the cabin experience a safe and positive place where all campers are valued and respected.

1. Each counselor goes through a one-on-one interview, extensive reference and background check and 8 days of in-depth, on-site training.

2. We partner with Expert Online Training to provide all our staff training on key camp principles before summer begins.

3. We institute a 5-finger code of conduct that will teach all campers to show respect and take responsibility for their actions.

4. We know that training and planning will not eliminate all conflict. We have created a resolution process designed to heal harm, prevent future harm and build community.

5. All staff are trained to recognize bullying and effectively deal with this destructive behavior.

Overnight Camp Schedule

Each day at camp is filled with new adventures. While some details may change during the week, here is a peak at a typical day at camp during our overnight camps.

6:45      Good Morning!
7:30      A Word for the Day
7:45      Village Circle
7:50      Line Call/Flag Raising
8:00      Breakfast
9:00      Morning Worship
9:40      Classes Begin
12:20    Line Call/Mail Call
12:30    Lunch
1:30      Cabin Rest Time
2:30      Cabin Activities
5:40      Prepare for supper
5:55      Line Call
6:00      Supper
7:15      All Camp Game
8:00      Line Call/Flag Lowering
8:15      Evening Worship and Night Play
9:15      Village Circle
10:00    Lights Out – Good Night

Camper Safety

Safety is our top priority. Please contact us if you have any questions about our policies and procedures.

Sunset Lake is an accredited member of the American Camp Association. This accreditation process brings oversight and accountability to our camp experience and ensures that Sunset Lake is in the top-tier of camps.

Sunset Lake utilizes MinistrySafe’s Camper Protect training program to educate our staff on how to recognize and prevent sexual abuse.

All horsemanship and challenge course staff go through specialized safety training by outside organizations.

Sunset Lake has emergency action plans for fire, earthquake, lost camper and active shooters and water front emergencies. These are drilled on a regular basis.

Sunset Lake has two Registered Nurses on duty each week. Our health care procedures are reviewed on a regular basis by a doctor and are in compliance with all American Camp Association procedures.

Registration Day

For the quickest drop-off experience remember to pay your bill in full and complete all the paperwork before arriving at camp. Early check-in is not available. Thank you for your understanding. We are pleased that a COVID test is no longer needed prior to camp. See our FAQ Page for more information.

1. Camper check-in begins on the Sunday of camp from 3 to 5 pm. Because our staff will be preparing the camp for your arrival, early check-in will not be possible.

2. Initial check-in with welcoming staff at top of hill. Receive instructions from them for next step.

3. Park by boys and girls villages, check-in with boys and girls directors.

4. Cabin check-in with assigned counselor.

5. Horsemanship campers head up to horse barn.

6. Head over to the health hut for medical clearance.

7. Go by the Camp Store to add money to your camper’s account if money wasn’t added during the sign-up process online.

8. Wish your camper a great week at camp. See you in a week!
   

Camper Health Forms

These health forms must be completed in order for your camper to complete registration for camp. You will have to log in to UltraCamp to complete them. Find the list of forms HERE.

Camp Photos

Our camp photographer captures a lot of great memories throughout the summer. Camp photo information will be given out during registration day.

During the week of camp we post a limited selection of photos on Facebook and Instagram pages. We use SmugMug to store all camp photos of the weeks. On registration day you will be given information on how to download photos for digital use or print. The entire collection of photos from the week will be uploaded at the end of the week.

What to Bring

This list of items will prepare each camper to have the best time at camp. You must bring items with an asterisk.

• Sleeping Bag or Twin-sized Bedding*

• Pillow*

• Jacket or Sweatshirt (It gets cold in the morning and in the evenings)

• T-shirts

• Shorts

• Clothes that can get dirty/wet

• Raincoat

• Swimsuits (girls, one piece only)

• Pajamas

• Bath & Swim Towel (two if possible)

• At least one pair of long pants (Required to ride horses)

• Tennis shoes (close-toed shoes required to ride horses and at Challenge Course) (Crocs do not count. Must be able to be laced/strapped securely on foot)

• Dress casual clothes for Friday Night

• Shower Shoes (flip flops)

• Toiletries*

• Hat

• Sunscreen, Chapstick, Bug spray

• Notepad & Pen or Pencil

• Bible (ask your counselor when you get here if you’d like one)

• Flashlight

• Water Bottle*

• Bring your sense of fun and adventure!

  DO NOT bring:

• Crop Tops

• Nerf Guns

• Energy Drinks

• Electronic Devices

• Bad Attitude

Day Camp Schedule

Each day at camp is filled with new adventures. While some details may change during the week, here is a peak at a typical day at camp during our day camps.

8:45 Arrival
9:00 The Big Event (songs, stories, skits, Bible teaching)
10:00 Morning Adventure (Games, Nature Exploration, Swimming, Crafts, Snack Time)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Rest/Story Time
2:30 Afternoon Camp Activities 1 (swimming, boating, horses, camp store, etc.)
3:15 Snack Time
3:30 Afternoon Camp Activities 2
4:30 Campfire/Wrap Up
5:00 Departure