If you are the parent of (or advocate for) a child that would be interested in CAMP!, please read through the following information carefully to help you understand eligibility and the application process. Applicants must be currently enrolled in grades 3 through 8 in order to attend.
The dates for camp this summer are Sunday, August 19th through Saturday, August 25th. Applications for returning campers will be accepted beginning March 1st, and applications for new campers will be accepted beginning March 15th. Please have your application in by April 15th, after which we will review the applications and fill out our roster of campers for 2012. Some applicants may be placed on a waiting list in case space becomes available.
The factors for determining camper eligibility are 1) financial need, 2) rural (geographic) isolation, 3) disruption of life and education due to frequent moves, and 4) family (parent or guardian) involved in agricultural work. It is not necessary for applicants to meet all criteria.
To apply, please download and complete the application package (one per child) and then mail it to Camp Exclamation Point, Inc. The application package includes:
- Camper Application Form, Health Information Form, and 2012 SFSP Eligibility Form
- A $30 deposit per camper, which is refundable if a space is not available for your child.
- First-year applicants must have a letter of introduction from a teacher or school counselor that answers the following questions:
- How does this child qualify for this program, and how might they benefit from it?
- What information can you give us to help us make this a positive experience for this child?
- We have just one week to get to know him or her. What can you tell us to help us match this child with the right counselors and activities?
If you have questions about the registration process, or about camp in general, please contact John O’Farrell, Managing Director, by e-mail at campexcl@gmail.com, or by phone at (802) 234-0016.
