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Camp Greenwell | Horse Camp | Kayak Camp | Fishing Camp
Greenwell Foundation Hot Weather Policy
Frequently Asked Questions about Camp Greenwell
Hours
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Campers may not be dropped off before 8:55am.
Camp ends at 4:00pm. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Extended Care
Campers MUST be enrolled in Extended Care BEFORE camp sessions begin so that the appropriate number of staff can be scheduled. Extended Care begins as early as 7:30am and stays open as late as 5:30pm. The cost is $40.00 for either AM or PM session. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Where Do I Drop Off / Pick Up My Child?
Camp Greenwell campers, including those campers enrolled in Extended Care, should be dropped off and picked up at Clubhouse 2 (near the Quarter Creek Pavilion).
PLEASE observe the 10 mph speed limit in the park for everyone’s safety!
What Does My Child Need to Bring?
Bagged lunch
Refillable water bottle
Water shoes (in addition to regular shoes/sneakers)
At least one change of clothes
Bathing suit
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hat
No Open-Toed Shoes! (Campers must wear closed-toe shoes and may bring more than one pair. Crocs are highly recommended by our counselors. Flip flops are not allowed.)
What Will My Child's Day Look Like?
Upon arrival, campers should find an empty cubby inside the Clubhouse and stow their backpack. We meet every morning to talk about what activities we are doing and how things went the day before. After our meeting, we begin our activities.
Lunch is eaten under the pavilion. After lunch we relax for a while and hang out with each other. The afternoon holds more activities and some swim or sprinkler time.
We have snacks in the afternoon, usually popcorn or goldfish crackers. We meet again to wrap up the day and look forward to the next day. Any notes that need to go to parents are handed out at this time.
What Will My Child's Week Look Like?
Archery is on Tuesday, "Away Day" (exploring the park) is on Wednesday; Kayaking is on Thursday; and every Friday is "TieDye FriDye!" The week includes nature hikes, a visit to the barn, and lots of sprinkler time. We swim in the shallow portion of the river (very close to shore), supervised by a lifeguard.
What Do Campers Do at Extended Care?
Campers may have some free time if they like but the counselor in charge will also be available to play games or do a short activity. We try to keep the campers engaged but not so engrossed that they do not want to leave when parents arrive!
Please read the Greenwell Foundation Hot Weather Policy
Frequently Asked Questions about Horse Camp
Hours
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Campers may not be dropped off before 8:55am.
Camp ends at 4:00pm. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Extended Care
Campers MUST be enrolled in Extended Care BEFORE camp sessions begin so that the appropriate number of staff can be scheduled. Extended Care begins as early as 7:30am and stays open as late as 5:30pm. The cost is $40.00 for either AM or PM session. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Where Do I Drop Off / Pick Up My Child?
Horse Camp campers, including those campers enrolled in Extended Care, should be dropped off and picked up at Clubhouse 1 (near the office). *** Please do not drop off campers at the barn. ***
PLEASE observe the 10 mph speed limit in the park for everyone's safety!
What Does My Child Need to Bring?
Bagged lunch
Refillable water bottle
Water shoes (in addition to regular shoes/sneakers)
At least one change of clothes
Bathing suit
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hat
Long pants (jeans work best)
Hard-sole boots with a heel. Campers may not ride in sneakers.
No Open-Toed Shoes! (Campers must wear closed-toe shoes and may bring more than one pair. Crocs are highly recommended by our counselors. Flip flops are not allowed.)
Riders must wear a helmet. ASTM–SEI riding helmets are required. You may borrow a Greenwell helmet; however, if you would like to bring your own helmet it must meet these standards. No bicycle helmets are allowed.
Campers may bring an additional pair of shoes for when riding has ended. Only closed-toe shoes are allowed in the barn. Flip flops are not allowed.
What Will My Child's Day Look Like?
Upon arrival, campers should find an empty cubby inside the Clubhouse and stow their backpack. The riding schedule is posted and discussed. All campers then go to the barn for lessons and activity time.
Campers return to the Clubhouse for lunch and a chance to cool off. After lunch campers return to the barn for more horse-related activities. A wrap-up meeting ends the day and campers return to Clubhouse 1 for pickup/extended care. Any notes that need to go to parents are handed out at this time.
How Often Will Campers Ride?
Lessons typically occur in the morning before it gets too hot. Campers have group lessons of three or four people. Lessons are 30-45 minutes long. We ride every day weather permitting. When riding conditions in the ring are unsafe, ground lessons are offered.
What Do Campers Do at Extended Care?
Campers may have some free time if they like but the counselor in charge will also be available to play games or do a short activity. We try to keep the campers engaged but not so engrossed that they do not want to leave when parents arrive!
Please read the Greenwell Foundation Hot Weather Policy
Frequently Asked Questions about Kayak Camp
Hours
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Campers may not be dropped off before 8:55am.
Camp ends at 4:00pm. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Extended Care
Campers MUST be enrolled in Extended Care BEFORE camp sessions begin so that the appropriate number of staff can be scheduled. Extended Care begins as early as 7:30am and stays open as late as 5:30pm. The cost is $40.00 for either AM or PM session. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Where Do I Drop Off / Pick Up My Child?
Kayak Camp campers, including those campers enrolled in Extended Care, should be dropped off and picked up at Clubhouse 2 (near the Quarter Creek Pavilion).
PLEASE observe the 10 mph speed limit in the park for everyone’s safety!
What Does My Child Need to Bring?
Bagged lunch
Refillable water bottle
Water shoes (no sneakers while kayaking!)
At least one change of clothes
Bathing suit
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hat
Rash guard shirts recommended
No Open-Toed Shoes! (Campers must wear closed-toe shoes and may bring more than one pair. Crocs are highly recommended by our counselors. Flip flops are not allowed.)
What Will My Child's Day Look Like?
Upon arrival, campers should find an empty cubby inside the Clubhouse and stow their backpack. We meet every day to talk about the activities for the day and who will kayak in which group. Once the meeting has ended, all campers go to the water with their boats and begin their safety checks.
Campers kayak in the morning in two groups. While one group is on the water, the other group participates in activities related to kayaking and nature education. Once off the water, campers eat lunch inside the Clubhouse to cool off. Afternoon activities are provided and center around kayaking.
We meet again to wrap up the day and look forward to the next day. Any notes that need to go to parents are be handed out at this time.
Participants kayak every day during this camp; however, the length of time is determined by the average skill of the group. We want campers to enjoy the sport, not be discouraged by fatigue during the week.
What Do Campers Do at Extended Care?
Campers may have some free time if they like but the counselor in charge will also be available to play games or do a short activity. We try to keep the campers engaged but not so engrossed that they do not want to leave when parents arrive!
Please read the Greenwell Foundation Hot Weather Policy
Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Camp
Hours
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Campers may not be dropped off before 8:55am.
Camp ends at 4:00pm. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Extended Care
Campers MUST be enrolled in Extended Care BEFORE camp sessions begin so that the appropriate number of staff can be scheduled. Extended Care begins as early as 7:30am and stays open as late as 5:30pm. The cost is $40.00 for either AM or PM session. Late pick up will be cause for assessment of a late fee - the first five minutes is $3.00 per child and every minute after the first five minutes is $1.00 per minute per child.
Where Do I Drop Off / Pick Up My Child?
Fishing Camp campers, including those campers enrolled in Extended Care, should be dropped off and picked up at Clubhouse 1 (near the office).
PLEASE observe the 10 mph speed limit inthe park for everyone’s safety!
What Does My Child Need to Bring?
Bagged lunch
Refillable water bottle
Water shoes (in addition to regular shoes/sneakers)
At least one change of clothes
Bathing suit
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hat
No Open-Toed Shoes! (Campers must wear closed-toe shoes and may bring more than one pair. Crocs are highly recommended by our counselors. Flip flops are not allowed.)
What Will my Child's Day Look Like?
Upon arrival, campers should find an empty cubby inside the Clubhouse and stow their backpack. We meet every day to talk about what activities we are doing and how things went the day before.
Once our meeting is over we begin our activities. Campers go fishing in the morning before it gets too hot. We practice catch and release and do not keep any fish we catch. After lunch, we relax for a while and hang out with each other.
The afternoon holds more activities and some swim or sprinkler time. We have snacks in the afternoon, usually popcorn or goldfish crackers. We meet again to wrap up the day and look forward to the next day. Any notes that need to go to parents are be handed out at this time.
What Do Campers Do at Extended Care?
Campers may have some free time if they like but the counselor in charge will also be available to play games or do a short activity. We try to keep the campers engaged but not so engrossed that they do not want to leave when parents arrive!
Please read the Greenwell Foundation Hot Weather Policy
Greenwell Foundation Hot Weather Policy
The Greenwell Foundation restricts program activities during extreme hot weather. This is for the safety of all participants, volunteers, staff and horses.
When the Heat Index, as determined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reaches 100 degrees, Greenwell adjusts the schedule of the following activities:
- Horseback Riding lessons during Horse Camp are limited to 30 minutes.
- Horseback Riding lessons during afternoon and evening hours are limited to 30 minutes.
- Kayaking during Kayak Camp is limited to the morning hours.
- Outdoor Play during all camps is limited to the morning hours.
When the NOAA issues a Heat Advisory, Greenwell restricts the following activities:
- Horseback Riding lessons during Horse Camp are cancelled and replaced with barn lessons.
- Horseback Riding lessons during afternoon and evening hours are cancelled and replaced with barn lessons.
- Kayaking during Kayak Camp is limited to the morning hours.
- Outdoor play during all camps is limited to the morning hours.
- Hiking is cancelled.
- Campers may be moved to indoor, air-conditioned locations during afternoon hours.
NOAA's heat alert procedures are based mainly on Heat Index Values. The "Heat Index," sometimes referred to as the "apparent temperature" and given in degrees Fahrenheit, is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is added to the actual air temperature.
Excessive Heat Warning:
Issued within 12 hours of the onset of the following criteria: heat index of at least 105°F for more than 3 hours per day for 2 consecutive days, or heat index more than 115°F for any period of time.
Excessive Heat Warning/Advisory: The warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property. An advisory is for less serious conditions that cause significant discomfort or inconvenience and, if caution is not taken, could lead to a threat to life and/or property.
The NOAA issues Heat Warnings and Advisories when an excessive heat event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurrence.
Read more at the NOAA Web site >>
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