How is Monday different? Pick up on Monday is at 4:00 PM. What about the rest of the week? Please bring a separate swim bag.

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1 How is Monday different? On Monday you will bring your camper for a full day of camp. After turning into camp from Route 23, follow the road about a mile. Make your first right at the stop sign. You will come to a gravel parking lot. Please park in that lot and walk your child down the gravel path to Area A. Please arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 to check your camper in and verify all paperwork and medications. Pick up on Monday is at 4:00 PM. What about the rest of the week? Drop off is at 8:45 am on Tuesday. You should bring everything on the packing list that morning. Please bring a separate swim bag. There will be a tarp by area A where you may place everything. From there campers will engage in a full day of activities, followed by overnight camping on the Camp Mary Orton grounds. You will see your camper again during family night, and then will pick your camper up at NOON on Friday. What happens if weather isn't good? Do you still sleep out? Our tents are designed to handle normal amounts of rain and wind. We will sleep outside and participate in all activities in the rain. When Mother Nature provides us with some "liquid sunshine," our camp day proceeds as usual. When there is thunder and lightning, all campers are moved to covered or indoor areas. Do you shower during the week? Showers are available but not a requirement. Junior Frontier is meant to simulate a backpacking experience. Campers can freshen up in the pool! What if my child gets homesick? We take homesickness very seriously. We train our staff and plan our program in such a way as to avoid homesickness. Most new campers and even some returning campers will exhibit some symptoms of homesickness during the first night away. Please choose your words carefully when dropping off your camper. Comments about empty rooms and sad pets tend to stir up feelings of homesickness. Phrases like, "you can call me anytime" may sound reassuring, but they give the camper the impression that they don't have to stay. Please refrain from telling the child that he or she can call home any time or if they don't like camp, you will come and get them. This increases, does not diminish, homesickness. There are generally only a couple children every summer who are unable to shake homesickness. If this happens, we will contact you. Please understand that, should you choose to remove your child from camp due to homesickness, you will not receive a refund. What if I need to cancel or reschedule? A cancellation at any time will result in a forfeit of your deposit. Cancellation with less than 30 days notice will result in a 50% refund of the camp fee. A no-show will not receive a refund. We always attempt to accommodate your child when unforeseen circumstances occur. We will be happy to reschedule your child for a different week of camp at no additional cost as long as there are openings. If you choose to change from Junior Frontier to base camp, you will receive a refund for the difference in price.

2 Your child will be involved in programmed activities which include swimming, archery, hiking, teambuilding activities, adventure elements (such as climbing and zipping), crafts and nature studies. The group will spend one day off site to participate in a natural climb and rappel. Typical Week: Monday: Camp as normal, (9:00-4:00) Pick up at 4:00 pm. Tuesday: Camp as normal, set up camp site, hike, dinner, night swim, fire side games, bed Wednesday: 8 am breakfast, trip to John Bryan park, dinner, night swim, fire side stories, bed Thursday: 8 am breakfast, dinner as normal, dinner, family night, night hike, bed Friday: 8 am breakfast, bead ceremony, capture the flag, lunch, pick up at NOON The schedule above is only a general idea - campers may choose to do an extra climb on the wall, play wood games, or just hang around the camp fire. It really is up to the group to decide how to spend their evening time! Campers are provided lunch daily. They also have dinner during any overnight and breakfast following any overnight. Breakfast consists of bagels, cereal, and pop tarts. Dinner could be mac and cheese, hot dogs, foil dinners, or other camp fire foods. If your child has any special dietary needs (allergies or restrictions) please include that on your health history form. We make sure to provide suitable substitutions for allergies and other dietary restrictions. On Tuesday Campers will receive backpacks provided by Camp. Campers get a presentation on how to safely load, wear, and hike with these larger packs. They will be taught about campsite gear, such as gas stoves, pots, and tents. They will then load all of their gear plus some group gear into the camp issued backpacks. Backpacks and other cases sent to camp by families will be safely stored and locked for the week. On Wednesday (or Thursday), Junior Frontier also participates in an off-site day trip to John Bryan Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio. This trip allows campers to experience rock climbing and rappelling in a natural environment. This is often the most talked about experience of the week and campers often feel empowered by conquering this element. Pickup is at NOON (not 4:00) on Friday. The only exception to this is if you have signed up for the optional "zip-zone" package.

3 Please make sure all items are labeled with your child's name. Items left at camp will be held for one week and then will be discarded or donated. Daily Gear: Reusable / Refillable Water Bottle Sunscreen Insect Repellant Swim gear & towel Goggles (optional) Overnight Gear: Sleeping bag Pillow Three change of clothing Sleeping clothes Flexible, comfortable footwear (must be closed toe shoes) Creeking shoes Casual layered clothing Water proof jacket or rain gear Sweater / Jacket / Sweatshirt Toothpaste & toothbrush Comb / brush Plate and eating utensils Small flashlight or lantern Note: Cameras are allowed, but camp staff assume no responsibility for loss or damage Leave at home ALL WEEK Cell Phones (You've sent them to have a new experience, not text friends at home! ) ipods / mp3 players (campers are not allowed to use electronics) Soda / juice (we provide all the water you'll need!) Maglights or extra bright/large flashlights Pocking or camping knives (or other weapons) Flip-flops (or other open toed shoes - crocs, keens, vibrams and toe-covered sandals are ok.) Important Phone Numbers Adventure Academy Director, Mike Taylor (614) Camp Mary Orton Main Office (614) Camp Mary Orton Chief Operating Officer, Marci Ryan (614) Adventure Academy strives to provide each child with a high quality experience. If you have a concern or question, please talk with the Adventure Academy Director. If you are not satisfied after speaking with the Director, please contact Marci Ryan.

4 Adventure Academy Family Night A Program Of Sharing Thursday night 7:00-9:00 PM Bring the family! Meet the camp staff! Experience Adventure Elements! Enjoy the campfire! Family Night is a time for your child to share what has been happening at camp all week. You will have the opportunity to try* the climbing wall, the zip line, and maybe even the pamper pole. Your camper will be your tour guide as you explore around the camp. Afterwards, stick around for some s'mores and camp songs! From there, have a good drive home as the campers whisk you away in the see-ya tunnel - we'll see you at NOON on Friday! *All participants must have closed toed shoes and sign a waiver to participate. Any child under 18 MUST have a parent/guardian sign the waiver.

5 Camp Mary Orton is dedicated to providing intentional, individualized programming for kids. We have set specific goals in order to accomplish this, and we d like to share them with you. Our goals are as follows: Create the development of an appreciation of the outdoors. Create an awareness for the development of ecologically responsible practices. To provide activities that offer campers opportunities for progression, challenge and success. To provide a balance of quiet and active activities suitable to the age and abilities of the campers. To provide opportunities for practice in decision making and teambuilding skills. To provide both small and large group activities. To create a minimum of 95% outdoor activities. To provide opportunities for exploration of value-based critical thinking. In accordance with the regulations of our Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) day camp certification, the following items are on file for review at your request: Policies and procedures that regulate the operation of Adventure Academy Verification of ODJFS day camp certification Health care procedures Supervision procedures Samples of daily program schedules Behavior management procedures Meal serving procedures Safety and emergency procedures Field trip and transportation procedures Camp arrival and departure procedures Please call (614) to schedule an appointment to review any of the aforementioned documents. Camp Mary Orton Federal Tax ID #