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!
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.
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 are the health & safety/covid policies at camp?
AT CHECK-IN: Everyone will be temperature checked at check-in (leaders and students). Anyone with a temperature of 100 degrees or above will not be allowed to get on the bus. (see below for camp readmittance info)
AT CAMP: Anyone experiencing Covid symptoms at camp will be checked out by the camp nurse and given a short time for the symptoms to pass. If they still are experiencing symptoms, we will call their parents to come to pick them up immediately. They will not be allowed to stay at camp.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS:
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
CAMP RE-ADMITTANCE POLICY: In order for someone to return to camp who has not allowed to come to camp, or who has been sent home with symptoms, they must not have had a fever for 24 hours and show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
MASKS: The only place face masks will be required will be on the buses to / from camp as well as the shuttle buses to / from Lake Gregory at camp. At camp, masks will be optional everywhere because of the open-air and ventilation available in the cabins, chapel, dining hall, and free time activities.
AT CAMP: Anyone experiencing Covid symptoms at camp will be checked out by the camp nurse and given a short time for the symptoms to pass. If they still are experiencing symptoms, we will call their parents to come to pick them up immediately. They will not be allowed to stay at camp.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS:
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
CAMP RE-ADMITTANCE POLICY: In order for someone to return to camp who has not allowed to come to camp, or who has been sent home with symptoms, they must not have had a fever for 24 hours and show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
MASKS: The only place face masks will be required will be on the buses to / from camp as well as the shuttle buses to / from Lake Gregory at camp. At camp, masks will be optional everywhere because of the open-air and ventilation available in the cabins, chapel, dining hall, and free time activities.
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 Nikki at nikkic@saddleback.com