SuHa Day Camp - Guidelines & Policies
"Our Home In The Woods"

Please find below a wealth of information on any guidelines, rules or policies that Camp Adahi might have.  The information presented below has been developed based upon experience.  Should other needs or situations arise, these guidelines will adjust accordingly.

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Camp Adahi is owned and operated by Camp Fire USA Adahi Council, one of the nation’s leading youth development organizations, which is comprised of many members and overseen by a Board of Directors.  As a membership organization, Adahi Council holds an annual membership meeting each August. 

This meeting, held August 5, 2009 provides families vital information about the state of the council, as well as an opportunity to become involved in council decisions.  We urge all Camp Adahi families to participate in this aspect of your child’s development.

Appointments:
If a camper has an appointment during the program hours, parents/guardians should leave the information with thestaff member at the front staff desk.  A notice will be given to the staff member in charge of the camper’s SuHa, requesting that the camper be prepared.  The camper will be waiting with a staff member at the Multi-Purpose Room near the pool.

Arrival/Departure:
A sign-in/sign-out desk will be located directly in front of the Dining Hall.  At sign-in and sign-out, parents/guardians are required to mark “Time In/Time Out” and their signature.  Upon sign-in, campers are able to join their SuHa.  There will also be a staff member present to assist parents/guardians with any questions they may have.  Please note that with the exception of morning appointments, campers must be signed-in by 9:00 am to be included in the lunch count.

Camp Store:
Our Camp Store will be open daily during pool hours.  At this time, campers may visit and purchase an afternoon snack or camp souvenirs.  Items are generally inexpensive.  We do not allow campers to carry money, so a store account must be opened at Check-In.  Any transactions concerning the store account must be made at the time of Check-In.  We will also honor any parental restrictions on store purchases.  Camp Adahi places the following restrictions on purchases:

  • All campers may only purchase 1 candy item.
  • No more than $5.00 may be spent per day.
  • All camp souvenir purchases must be accompanied by written parental permission. 

Dances:
Each Wednesday, all youth ages 10 and older (both members and non-members) are welcome to attend our Double Digit Dances from 8-10 pm.  Youth will be able to dance, purchase snacks, play games, and win prizes.  Double Digit Dance costs are not included in the weekly tuition.  Food not included.

Family Nights:
Family Nights will be held Wednesdays from 5:30-8 pm.  At this time, families may come to enjoy Camp Adahi together.  Activities include:  Hiking, Fishing, and Swimming!  The camp store will also be open at this time for dinner and souvenirs.  Families may not bring their own food to family nights.

Fishing:
We invite all campers with their own rods, reels, and bait to join us in our fishing program.  Interested campers must complete our fishing safety course.  Once completed, fishermen will be accompanied by staff to the waterfront.  Fishing equipment may be stored at Camp Adahi Monday - Friday.  We are not responsible for any damage done to equipment stored at Camp Adahi. 

FYI:
Any upcoming pertinent information for parents and families will be posted at the sign-in desk.  Please look to this area to keep yourself informed.  In addition, interested parties can join our weekly E-News email blast with detailed information regarding upcoming events, daily information and lunch menus.


Your child’s belongings must be clearly marked with their name.  Unlabeled items are most often lost and least often recovered.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

Meals:
All meals are provided by Camp Adahi, served cafeteria-style.  Meals from home and special accommodations are not permitted (with the exception of doctor-noted dietary restrictions or food allergies).  We maintain an all-inclusive policy, and believe that mealtime plays an important role in inclusion. 

Medications:
All prescription medications must be registered in the Med Log at Check-In.  A notice will be given to the staff member in charge of the camper’s SuHa notifying them to send the camper to the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) at the appropriate time.  All medications are kept in a locked cabinet and dispensed by trained staff.  Camp Adahi will NOT give any camper over-the-counter medications without the written permission of a doctor. 

Parking:
When parents or guardians arrive to drop off/pick up campers, they must use our Upper Parking lot, accessible via Hartz Store Rd.  For the safety of campers, parents and staff, all vehicles must be shut off while the driver is away from the vehicle.  In addition, Camp Adahi only allows authorized camp vehicles beyond the Upper Parking lot.  Arrangements for handicap parking can be made with the Camp Director.


Camp Adahi will accept personal checks or money orders as a valid form of payment.  We are not able to process cash or credit card payments at this time.  Payments for each week must be received on the Friday prior to the camp week.  If not received by Monday morning, late fees will be assessed.  Late payments will accrue an additional 10% of the total amount due per day.  Checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a fee of $50.00. 

Pool:
The pool is divided into sections (red - 0’-3’, yellow - 4’-6’, blue - 6’-9’).  For safety precautions our lifeguards will evaluate each campers swimming ability upon their first day at the pool.  Each camper will then be allowed to swim in the sections for which they demonstrated aptitude.  Lifeguards will be on duty at all times.  In addition, this is a time where the campers are not segregated by SuHa. 

Programs:
Camp Adahi offers a well-balanced summer program.  The programs, designed by our staff (which includes state-certified teachers), are outcome-based and allow fun and learning to coexist.  Each SuHa will participate in each program once per week.  SuHa Day Camp programs are as follows:

Camp Crafts

Crafts based on the outdoors

Camp Skills

Camp Fire USA outdoor progressions

Canoeing

Life jackets required, as well as a safety course upon 1st canoe ride

Explore Your World

A hiking program incorporating orienteering, nature walks and being in tune with our environment

Native American Lore

Stories and projects related to the Native Americans that occupied this land.

Outdoor Cooking

Learning to use our surroundings for nourishment and survival.

Outdoor Adventure

A unique nature and science program.

Ranger

A self-reliance program with a focus on the outdoors.

Sports & Games

Life lessons learned in a recreational atmosphere. 

Special Presentations

Each week guest speakers present exciting and relevant informaton to the camp.  Examples include 4-H, Peace Works, Council for Chemical Abuse and more!

Teen Leadership*
 

A challenging program for teens involving community awareness, service-learning, and experience for beginning careers. 

*inquire about our Learn & Serve America curriculum. 

8:15 am: Breakfast

10:45 - 12 noon:  Program 2

8:45 am:  Flag Ceremony

12 - 1 pm:  Lunch

9:15 - 10:30 am:  Program 1

1 - 2 pm:  Optional Program for SuHa 1-8; pool time for Childcare*

10:30 am:  Snack

2 - 4 pm:  Pool Time

* Our childcare participates in a separate swim time.  This provides a safe learning environment where our staff can devote more specialized attention to them.

Sleepovers:
Camp Adahi will host sleepovers throughout the summer.  Sleepover activities include dinner, swimming, campfires and much more, and eligibility is based upon good behavior.  This event will run Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning in July.  SuHas 2-4:  Tuesdays; SuHas 5-8:  Thursdays.  Sleepovers will require an additional fee.  Sleepover dates will be announced. 

Smoking:
Camp Adahi does NOT permit smoking on camp property by any person (staff, parent, visitor, camper or vendor).  This includes the Upper Parking Lot. 

SuHa Assignment:
Each camper will be assigned to an age-appropriate group of 25 campers or less.  The assignment is as follows:

Childcare:

6 weeks - Preschool

SuHa 1:

Entering Kindergarten

SuHa 2:

Entering 1st Grade

SuHa 3:

Entering 2nd Grade

SuHa 4:

Entering 3rd Grade

SuHa 5:

Entering 4th Grade

SuHa 6:

Entering 5th Grade

SuHa 7:

Entering 6th Grade

SuHa 8:

7th Grade +

Sunscreen:
Camp Adahi does not allow campers to carry sunscreen in their backpacks.  Camp Adahi will supply SPF 50 sunscreen at pool time for all campers.  It is recommended that parents apply sunscreen prior to arriving at Camp Adahi each day.  Please contact the Camp Director if your child has skin allergies, or you do not wish for your child to receive sunscreen. 

Swim Lessons:
Camp Adahi provides swim lessons to our campers on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer.  Please look for fliers located at the sign-in desk for more information.

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For more than a decade, Camp Fire USA Adahi Council has been committed to family strengthening.  With the inception of the Total Family Concept in 1996, Adahi Council has served families in a variety of capacities with one common goal:  to develop essential skills and assets in youth through family togetherness and development.

Upon youth enrollment into any of our programs, the Total Family Concept entitles the entire family to a council membership.  This membership provides numerous benefits that include special programs and events that are geared toward family strengthening and youth development.  These programs and events (holiday parties, field trips, service opportunities, etc.) are held throughout the year, with weekly events during the summer, and monthly events during the school year.


Camp Adahi will be providing limited transportation this season (mornings only).  A summer bus pass can be purchased for $55 per camper.  Please call for more information.  (610) 856-7250.

Wizard Of Oz:
Camp Adahi’s Annual play created, performed and produced by our campers.  Open for all Adahi Family and Friends to attend!  We invite all interested campers to try-out for this fun play!  The production will be Wednesday, August 5, 2009, following the Annual Membership meeting.