Updated January 2023​

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Please review these procedures thoroughly before the start of your camp week. All of the following information is pertinent to camp running smoothly and safely each day.

 

Use caution when driving in for drop off and pick up each day; be mindful of your speed, watch for children and staff in the driveway and be aware of crossing traffic.

 

Parents must provide, in advance, the names of approved adults designated to retrieve their child(ren) by emailing us. 

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Drop-off   

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• Drop-off is between 9:15-9:30 am. Camp begins at 9:30 am.

• All Campers drop off via Main Entrance (56 Deer Run Road). When you arrive on-site please proceed down the driveway and pull in line. There will be two drop-off and pick-up locations. There will be an email sent in the days leading up to camp letting you know which color group your child will be in. This will determine the drop-off and pick-up locations for your camper. Staff will be available in the driveway to help direct you. Please follow their directions. If you have more than one camper in different groups you may have to drop each child at their separate designated tents. Group color and locations may change week to week. 

• Please plan to be on time as that helps us to get our camp day started in a timely fashion.

• Parents and siblings must remain in the car at all times (except to assist young campers with seat belts). Staff will approach your vehicle at which time your child may exit the vehicle and will be directed to their “home base” tent. 

• Apply sunscreen and insect repellant before arriving to camp. Do not exit your vehicle in the drop-off line to apply.

• If your child requires medication at camp, we will be accepting them on the first day, inspecting them for proper packing and expiration dates, and they will be kept at camp for the week and returned at Friday drop-off. Children will not be admitted to camp without their prescribed medication or if their medication is expired. Read more about the required forms and waivers here. 

• If your child is not well and/or is experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, please keep them home. Additionally, we ask that all caregivers plan to stay within a 30-mile radius of camp in case an emergency pickup is necessary for any reason. 

 

Pick-up  

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• Pick-up is between 2:45-3:00 pm. The camp day ends at 3:00 pm for all groups.

• Pick-up for each group will be at the same spot as their designated drop-off point.

• When you arrive on-site please proceed down the driveway and pull up to the designated pick-up point for your child's group. There will be staff in the driveway directing traffic, please follow their directions.    

• Parents and siblings must remain in the car at all times (except to assist young campers with seat belts). 

• If you need to make a change to your child’s typical pick-up schedule please email or call the office at (203) 762-7280 with information on any adult retrieving your child.

• If you wish/need to speak at length with camp staff, you  will be directed to a parking spot and Senior Staff will come speak with you. You may also reach our Camp Director Sarah Breznen during camp hours at (203) 762-7280 or sbreznen@woodcocknaturecenter.org.

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Did you know that Wilton is a no-idling town? Whenever possible during drop off/pick up, please do not leave your vehicle idling. See more info from our friends at Wilton Go Green here. 

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience with these procedures!
We may make adjustments throughout the summer as necessary.