Health & Safety

• Health screening will occur at the start of camp to ensure ALL campers are in good health to participate in camp activities. 

• If the health staff determines that camper's health will cause them to be unable to safely participate in camp activities, the camper will be offered:

  • attendance to another camp if their health improves.

  • refund if unable to return

• Medications will be stored and distributed by camp health staff.

• Medications MUST be in original containers with doctor's orders. 

• We have limited insurance for incidents occurring at camp. What we can’t cover is the responsibility of the parent/guardian

• Camp is not able to provide extensive 1-on-1 care.

• Health forms can be completed at www.campmardela.org/camper-forms

Food & Meals

• 3 balanced meals and 1 snack served daily for overnight camps.

• Campers may buy ice cream at the camp store after lunch. 

• Overnight campers may NOT bring food/snacks except for medical/dietary needs. 

• 1 water bottle is given to each camper at registration.

• Week-long day campers will be given snack, but must pack lunch.

• Food from unknown/unverified sources CANNOT be served to campers. 

Camper Communication

• Phone calls and visits to campers are not permitted except for emergencies or special arrangement with the camp office.

• Campers are not permitted to have cell phones at camp. Each camper will sign a “Cell Phone Agreement” to uphold this policy.

• Letters from home are encouraged. Send mail to the camper c/o Camp Mardela and it will be delivered promptly.

• Emails can be sent to campers via campmardela@gmail.com. 

• DO NOT mail snacks, money, or expensive gifts - they may get lost or damaged
  If you want to send store money, send directly to camp office.

Camper Communication

• Campers are expected to participate & cooperate in all activities.

• Campers are expected to respect the faith tradition of our camp.

• Abusive or bullying behavior towards people or property is unacceptable.

• Profane language is unacceptable.

• Campers may not bring prohibited items to camp (snacks/food, weapons, drugs, electronics, animals, offensive clothing, personal sports equipment, cell phones)

• Honor all  "off-limits" locations.

• Clothing must be modest, not offensive or suggestive.

• Camper's behavior must not necessitate extensive one-on-one supervision & care.

  • If a camper breaks these rules, actions will be taken by the camp staff. A camper may be sent home after calling the parent/guardian if the camper's behavior is disruptive to the program, damaging to themselves or others with no refund.

Financial Policies

• Only 1 discount/voucher can be applied per camper per camp.

• Multiple scholarships may be used per camper per camp (with approval)

• Refund policies:

  • Full Refund: Cancel 15+ days before camp OR camp cancelled

  • Full Refund minus deposit - Cancel 5-14 days before camp

  • Half Refund - Sent home due to illness, accident or homesickness, cancel 0-5 days before camp

  • No Refund - Sent home for behavior, no show