Resident Camp FAQs

What are the session dates for 2008?

We are offering 6 sessions in 2008.  The session dates are the same for both Teen Camp and Resident Camp.  The session dates are as follows:

How much does camp cost?

Are there any other discounts?

What do I need to do to be considered fully registered so that my child’s spot in camp is secure?

In order to be fully registered, we must receive:

Once we receive all of the above items for each camper you want to register and your child(ren) is/are accepted into camp, you will be sent an acceptance letter and a Camper Handbook.  When you receive this information, you will know that your child’s place in camp is secure.   We cannot guarantee a space for any child without all of the registration materials listed above.

What if I want to register my child, but I cannot get a doctor’s appointment until late in the spring or early summer?

Most of the form is to be completed by the parent; only the bottom section must be completed by the doctor’s office.  In addition, as long as your child has had a physical exam within 24 months of the start of camp (anytime between August 2006 and June 2008), the form can be submitted to the doctor’s office to be completed without scheduling a new appointment to see the physician.  If the doctor’s office has any questions regarding this policy, they can contact us directly at 610-269-9111.  Many doctor’s offices will charge a small fee for completing medical forms, but you should be able to get a timely response so you can enroll your child in camp.  Click here for a copy of the medical form.

How will my child get to and from camp?

Children come to camp either by bus or by car.  Families residing in and around Philadelphia can ride the bus to and from camp.  Families residing in all other areas are expected to bring their children to camp by car.  Please contact us if you have any difficulties arranging transportation.   Details about times and locations for the bus will be distributed in the Camper Handbook with your acceptance letter.  If you miss the bus for any reason, you should contact our office immediately and you must arrange to transport your child to camp by 6:00 p.m. on the first day of camp or their sport will be forfeited

What does my child need to bring to camp?

A complete packing list can be found in the Parent Handbook, which will be sent once your child has been accepted to camp, as well as on our website at www.paradisefarmcamps.org.  In general, each child is expected to bring enough clothes for 6 days of camp, as there is no laundry service available.  There is no need for money or valuables of any kind and children should not bring them to camp.

When is the full camp payment due?

All camp fees must be paid no later than May 16, 2008.  If we do not receive full payment of camp fees, your child will not be permitted to attend camp.

What options do I have for paying camp fees?

You may pay your camp fees by check, credit card, money order or with cash.  There is a $25 charge for returned checks, and if a check is returned, we cannot secure your child’s place in camp.  If you wish to pay by credit card, we accept MasterCard and Visa.  If you wish to pay by cash, please do not send cash through the mail.  We are at the camp office Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  You may also arrange a payment plan with the office.  Call for details.

What is required for an agency to register a child?

Agencies can either submit full payment to reserve spaces for children at camp, provide a letter (on letterhead) indicating that you need to be billed for the camper fees after camp or pay in-full with each registration.  Complete applications, including medical forms for the children they wish to enroll in camp must be returned.  If all the children for whom applications are submitted are accepted to camp, both the agency and the guardian family (if applicable) will receive an acceptance letter and a Camper Handbook.

Are there any additional activities available to campers?
Horseback riding is available to all campers, but space is limited.  Registration for this activity is handled after camper enrollment.  Additional information will be provided in the Parent Handbook, which you will receive after registration.  There is an additional fee of $60/session.

For all other questions, please call the camp office at 610-269-9111 or

1-800-707-CAMP or rick@paradisefarmcamps.org .