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How old does my child have to be to go to camp?
For Basic Wildlife Camp, campers must be 10 by the time camp starts.
For Advanced Wildlife Camp, campers must be 11 by the time camp
starts. No exceptions.
What is your counselor/camper ratio?
1 counselor to 8-10 campers
Are background checks done on your counselors?
Background checks are done on all volunteers and counselors
What age are your counselors and what qualifications/certifications
must they have?
Counselors must have completed at least one year of college. All
counselors are CPR//First Aid certified, drug tested, and have completed
onsite orientation and training. Junior counselors must be at least
15 years old and have attended Wildlife Camp for 2 years.
Where do the campers stay and do the counselors stay with them?
Campers will stay in air conditioned bunk cabins. The cabins have
twin bunk beds and a bathroom with multiple sinks, stall showers,
and stall toilets. The counselors have their own room in the cabin
with a separate bathroom.
How are campers grouped and can my child be put with his/her
friend?
Campers are grouped by age. There are two counselors for each group
of about 15-20 campers. Requests for cabin assignments can be made
prior to camp by writing the request on the registration form or
calling 770-786-6926 ext.8
Who are the Wildlife Camp Instructors?
Instructors are made up of trained Wildlife Camp supporters. All
shooting sports instructors are trained and certified.
Can my child call home?
We do not allow campers to have cell phones while at camp. Campers
may call home only in the case of an emergency. Due to the packed
schedule campers will not have access to a phone. Campers may only
call home through the nurse or the educational program director.
It is recommended that parents only call the center in the case
of an emergency.
What all will my child be doing at camp?
Campers will rotate through educational classes throughout the day.
They will have 2 hours of free time, a night assembly, and a night
activity. It will be a full day of hands on learning.
How do I register my child for camp?
Complete a registration form (online, request a brochure, or request
one be faxed) and mail it in with a $50 deposit. Your child is not
registered until the deposit is received. We accept checks and money
orders.
Can I volunteer to help at the Wildlife Camp?
Parents/Guardians can serve as volunteers helping in various classes
or with campers. Volunteers that stay the entire week will receive
one scholarship for a child to attend camp. Volunteers must complete
a volunteer application and be selected.
When is my balance due?
The balance is due at registration the day camp starts. Express
registration will be available to those who send in the remaining
balances and forms prior to camp. Check the express deadlines for
each week.
Can I get my money back if my child decides not to come?
The $50 deposit is always non-refundable. If the child is paid in
full the balance may be refunded if the spot can be filled with
plenty of notice.
Can I get my money back if my child does not complete the entire
week?
In emergency cases only partial refunds may be refunded at director's
discretion.
Where can I get medical and other required forms?
Closer to camp, a packet of information will be mailed with all
the required forms. If those forms are misplaced, additional forms
are located online.
What if my child has medications or medical concerns? Is there
a nurse on site?
A nurse will be at Wildlife Camp 24 hours a day. All medications
will be administered through the nurse and must be turned in at
registration. Parents/Guardians will have the opportunity to speak
with the nurse at registration.
Can I send my child letters from home?
Yes, letters are welcome! Send to:
Child's Name
FFA Wildlife Camp
720 FFA Road
Covington, GA 30014
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