FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

*Due to the fact that the health and safety guidances from the state, county, and Saddleback Church are constantly changing, please be aware that some of the things listed below are subject to change!
​We will make changes when necessary and appropriate! 

CAN MY SON/DAUGHTER REQUEST TO BE IN A CABIN WITH SPECIFIC FRIENDS AND/OR COUNSELORS? ​

Yes! There is space on the registration form for friend and leader requests. We will do our very best to assure each student gets at least one of their requests. ​

WHO ARE THE COUNSELORS? CAN PARENTS COME AS COUNSELORS?  ​

Our counselors are all adult volunteers who have gone through the extensive Saddleback Student Ministries volunteer onboarding process, which includes an FBI background check, fingerprinting, staff interview, orientation, and training. Any parent interested in coming as a counselor can contact Malia Cho – ssmlf@saddleback.com.  ​

HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE STAYING IN EACH CABIN? ​

Depending on the size of the cabin, capacities will be from 6-10 people. Beds will be oriented in a head-to-toe configuration to maximize distancing while sleeping. Individual cabins will only be accessible to the campers and counselors staying in them.  
 
Cabins will function as “cohorts” for the week. Each cabin/cohort will live in the same cabin, eat meals together, sit together at chapel, etc. Since these individuals will be spending the most time together in close quarters, distancing and mask guidelines will not apply in most cases when with your cohort.  ​

WHAT IS THE STUDENT TO LEADER RATIO? ​

There will be one adult leader for every five students at camp. Each cabin/cohort will have two adult counselors.  ​

HOW DOES TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM CAMP WORK? ​

We will be taking charter busses to/from camp. The busses will depart from and return to Saddleback Church Lake Forest.  ​

WHAT KIND OF HEALTH SCREENING DOES THOUSAND PINES REQUIRE? ​

At check-in, before getting on the bus, every camper and counselor will need to provide one of the following: 1) A statement of 10-day hyper-vigilance, 2) A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours, 3) Proof of antibodies, or 4) Proof of vaccination. ​

WILL THERE BE HEALTH MONITORING WHILE AT CAMP? ​

Yes, every camper and counselor will be temperature checked upon arrival and again periodically throughout the week.   ​

WHAT IF MY SON/DAUGHTER GETS SICK WHILE AT CAMP? ​

If a camper has a temperature, they will be sent to the nurse station to cool down. If they still have a temperature after a few hours, we will call their parents to come pick them up and take them home.   ​

WILL EVERYONE NEED TO WEAR MASKS? ​

We will be following whatever the current protocols dictate at the time of camp in late July.

MY SON/DAUGHTER HAS DIETARY RESTRICTIONS – WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT THAT? ​

The Thousand Pines dining staff are very accommodating with dietary restrictions and allergies. Please list any restrictions and/or allergies your son/daughter has on their registration and we will pass these along. You are also more than welcome to call the camp yourself! Their number is: 909-338-2705. ​

WHAT IF MY SON/DAUGHTER GETS HOMESICK WHILE AT CAMP? ​

It happens! Our counselors and support staff will do our best to help your son/daughter get through their homesickness and will keep you in the loop when necessary. If, however, they are not able to bounce back after 24 hours, we will call you to come pick them up.  ​

I’M NOT SURE IF I CAN AFFORD THE COST FOR CAMP – WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? ​

We don’t want finances to stand in the way of your son/daughter coming to camp! We have payment plans and scholarships available based upon need. If you would like more information about these options, you can contact Nikki Campagna on the JHM Lake Forest staff – nikkic@saddleback.com.  ​

If you have any additional questions, please email ​nikkic@saddleback.com