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What about safety?

We at Camp Glen take safety very seriously. We have adopted a set of policies and procedures that as an American Camp Association Accredited Camp adhere to the American Camp Association standards. Please check out the ACA web site for more information about this process at www.ACACamps.org.

Our paid summer staff spends 7 –10 days in staff training before campers arrive, and experience in-service training between sessions of camp. Each paid staff member undergoes a nationwide background check and reference checks are conducted for all staff. Our volunteer staff (and CIT’s) also undergo training prior to the session of camp they are helping with, and have references checked before being welcomed as staff. All volunteers are under the leadership of our paid staff while they volunteer at camp.

Where will my camper sleep?

There are several types of accommodations we have at Camp Glen. Depending on the age of your camper they will either be in our meadow cabins, our hillside cabins, or in platform tents. All campers are grouped together by age so that everything they do is age appropriate for them.

How soon should I register?

The sooner the better for many events fill early. All registrations are processed on a first-come basis. For information about openings contact the Camp Fire office.

How do I know if I got into the camp I wanted?

If you register online you will know immediately if you are accepted into the camp you want. You will receive an immediate email confirmation with all of the required forms attached after your registration is complete.

If you mail your registration, in about two weeks after you send in the registration forms, you will get a letter to let you know if you got into the camp you requested. This letter will have important information about your camp, like when to arrive and when you need to be picked up.

How much spending money will I need?

Usually between $15 and $20 (camp shirts are $10). We have a camp store where campers can purchase snacks and assorted camp items (shirts, hats, and the like). We will put this money on account so your camper does not have to care for it while they are at camp. There will also be opportunity to visit the camp store at the end of the camp session if there are items you would like to purchase before you travel home.

May I ask to be in the same small group with other campers?

Yes, a request may be made and in most cases it is honored. To make a request, write the name of up to two buddies on the registration. Remember that your buddies must request you also to make sure you get in the same cabin group with them.

What happens if I register for camp but can’t come?

To cancel a registration, call the Camp Fire USA office at 419-422-5415. In the event of a cancellation, the following guidelines apply to refunds: In all cases, an attempt is made to reschedule the camper into another event. For cancellation up to 30 days before camp, refund will be the full camp fee less $50. There will be no refund for cancellation within 30 days of the camp event.

If I’m registered in an event, may I change to another one?

Usually, if there is an opening in the event you want to change to. Call the Camp Fire office to request a change.

How do I know what to bring to camp?

Our "What To Bring" list is available for download in the "Forms" section of the web site. You may download it from there.

Can I register online?

Yes! Simply click the Register button at the top of this page and it will take you to our registration site.

What are the qualifications of program staff?

Paid staff (program staff and counselors) are at least eighteen years of age and one year out of high school. They are chosen because of their love for children and the outdoors, ability to communicate their enthusiasm for the task. They arrive seven to ten days prior to the campers for extensive training.

All staff (paid or volunteer) must be cleared through a background check and reference check before being permitted to work at Camp Glen.

Is a health form or exam required?

Yes, a health form is sent to each registrant. Campers cannot be accepted at camp without the form completed according to the furnished directions. The health history on the form (with signed permissions) is required of ALL campers. A health exam (by a physician) is required of campers, but it does not require a special trip to the doctor. Most physicians will fill out the form and sign it as long as your child has been to the doctor recently. If your child has had a health exam for another activity (sports, another camp, etc.) you may simply complete our health form, copy the form you received for the other exam, and attach it when you send it in.

How is a camper’s medicine cared for?

At registration, medicine and pertinent information is taken from campers by the camp health supervisor and stored in a safe place to be administered as needed by camp staff. Please remember that all medication MUST be in the original bottle whether it is a prescription medication, over the counter medication, or vitamins. Camp Glen will not accept any medication not in its original containers.

What happens if a camper is ill or injured at camp?

Immediate first aid is given by trained staff. For illness needing professional medical care, parents are notified and asked for directions about treatment. For an accident needing professional medical care, the camper is transported to an appropriate facility and the parents are notified. If the camper cannot continue as an active member of the camp group, the camper returns home. Attempts are then made to reschedule the camper into another similar length event later in the summer.

How are special needs cared for?

A serious attempt is made to meet all special needs. Be sure to tell the camp director and/or nurse about these needs in advance of camp. The better prepared we are the better we can serve your child.

Can I call my camper?

Your camper will be busy throughout the week with the activities of the camp and rarely near a phone. The camp phone is for business use and should only be used to contact your camper in the event of an emergency. If there is an emergency, you should call the camp and speak to the director to get a message to your camper.

Can I send mail to my camper?

Yes! When addressing the letter, put your camper's name above the camp address. Keep the letter encouraging and newsy. Share the excitement of the week they are experiencing. Try to avoid triggers that could cause or worsen missing home. Do not send "care packages" of food or snacks. If you send stamped, addressed envelopes with your camper, they can write to you also.

Can I Email my camper?

Yes. By using the Email Link (from the summer camp page) parents or guardians may email their camper while they are at camp. The campers can’t email back, but it’s a great way for you to send a last minute note to that special camper! If you need more information about our email system please refer to your registration packet or contact us.

Will there be any Bible study at camp?

While Camp Glen and Camp Fire USA Northwest Ohio Council are not church related organizations, there is a time set aside each day for a cabin devotion and vespers. These times are designed to be open and inviting as to not exclude anyone of any faith.

Are funds available for persons needing financial assistance?

In many cases, yes! We never want to exclude anyone from attending camp for financial reasons. For more information contact Jennie Treece or Chris Lewis and they will help direct you to any appropriate scholarships.

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