Camper Eligibility

To be eligible to attend New Hope Summer Camp programs, a camper must be rising kindergartener – rising 9th grader. To be eligible to attend Afterschool, campers mush be kindergarten - 8th grade.  For Teacher Workday or Intersession camps, all campers must be kindergarteners – 7th graders.

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•  All campers must be able to independently use the bathroom and change into swim attire and out of wet swim attire without assistance from a counselor.

• Campers must be able to communicate their needs and concerns with others.

• Campers must be comfortable in a rustic outdoor setting and be able to maneuver rough terrain and distances.

• Summer Campers should be able to participate safely and appropriately within a 1:8 ratio of staff to campers and a typical group size of 15.  Afterschool Campers should be able to participate safely and appropriately within a 1:14 ratio of staff to campers and a typical group size of 40-60.

• Any camper continually needing 1:1 assistance will be sent home for the safety of our other campers and staff.

• All campers must be able to understand and comply with directions given by staff.

• All campers must refrain from unsafe or harmful behaviors towards themselves and others including self-harm.

• Campers are expected to function in a group setting in a positive and cooperative manner that displays kindness and respect for themselves and their community. We expect all campers and staff to contribute to a safe camp environment for all.