To Qualify for Church/Group Discount ($25 off per camper) the following is required:
- $25 off per camper for churches that pay for and bring one counselor for 8 campers attending in a summer. (Family camp, Week in the Forest, or AIM not included)
- There is one contact person for your group. Payments are made through the church/sponsoring organization in one check or credit card payment or families may register and pay online
- You will provide your own counselors (Please see the Volunteer Counselor Requirements below for more information). If your group does not bring its own Counselors, the discount does not apply and Calvin Crest can not guarantee that your group will be housed together in the same cabin.
- You are responsible for group housing assignments due two weeks before the start of your camp session. Please call the office at (559) 683-4450 ext 205 for more information.
Please call the office at (559) 683-4450 ext 205 for more information.
Camper’s Balance is due June 1, 2014. If you are not able to meet this requirement for any reason please contact the camp registrar immediately, otherwise, your registration will be subject to cancellation.
We understand that due to the economy and other circumstances, coming to camp can cause a financial strain on many families. We can set-up an incremental payment plan so that payments are made in smaller amounts as opposed to one large sum. Please contact the office at (559) 683-4450 for more information or to set up a payment plan.
In the event of a cancellation, the Non-Refundable deposit (included in the camp fee) will be retained. Refunds are not guaranteed for any cancellation of camp made within the two weeks prior to your camper’s scheduled week. Please call the camp registrar if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Camper Check In: Sunday, 2-5pm in front of the Dining Hall
Camper Check Out: Saturday, 9-10am in front of the Dining Hall
To ensure the safety and security of our campers in compliance with California Penal Code – Section 277-280: All persons checking out a camper must be an Approved Pick Up on the camper’s Registration Form and must present current Photo Identification. Acceptable forms of Identification are: a Drivers License, a California Identification Card or a Passport. Once an acceptable form of Identification has been presented, the person will sign for the camper and (s)he will then receive a pass which allows him/her to leave Calvin Crest Conferences with the camper. Persons attempting to leave Calvin Crest Conferences with a camper who do not have a pass, will be required to return to the check-out area to properly check out that camper.
Calvin Crest does, with certain stipulations, accept youth with physical, mental or emotional challenges into its programs. With concern for the individual in the context of our terrain, altitude, and program involvement, advance notice must be given. The Program Staff makes participation approval. Examples of special needs are: chronic/severe asthma, bleeding/clotting disorders, cardiac problems, diabetes, emotional disorders, epilepsy, nervous disorders, physical disability, seizure disorder, or anything requiring injections.
We offer partial scholsrships through our Campership (scholarship) fund. Please have parents/guardians fill out a Campership Form and return it along with their campers completed Registration Form to Calvin Crest Registration.
The ministry of Calvin Crest is designed to support and encourage the ministry of local churches. We know that cocounselorsre participating in a vital church ministry which takes place year-round, not only just for one week each summer. Our goal is for Volunteer Counselors is to be strengthened in their relationship with God and with their campers. Please note there is a $99 fee for Counselors.
Requirements for Counselors are as follows:
- Provide Calvin Crest with a completed Counselor Application and two references.
- Provide Calvin Crest with a completed Registration Form.
- Read Counselor Manual. Sign and return last page.
The following Minimum Age Requirements and required Camper-to-Counselor Ratios* are as follows:
- High School Camp 20+ years old, 1 Counselor to 7 Campers (maximum)
- Junior High/Outpost/Sherwood Camp 17+ years old, 1 Counselor to 7 Campers (maximum)
- Family Camp CCA (Child Care Assistant) 14-18 years
*Counselor Ratios apply to male counselors for male campers and female counselors for female campers.
Please Note: Smaller Church Groups may be required to share cabins with other individual campers
Calvin Crest retains the right to review and deny the acceptance of any Volunteer Counselors.
If you have any questions please call Calvin Crest at (559) 683-4450 ext 205.
Requests for housing and camper-counselor distribution are usually met. Smaller Church Groups may be required to share cabins with other individual campers or church groups. Calvin Crest reserves the right to make re-assignments to balance multiple needs and requests.
Please print off and distribute the packing lists to the families attending camp or encourage them to print them off the Parents Page.
High School, Junior High, AIM, CCA Packing List Download Here
Outpost Packing List Download Here
Sherwood Forest Packing List Download Here
Week in the Forest Packing List Download Here
- Only medication properly prescribed for the camper will be administered.
- No prescribed medications will be given to the camper unless it is sent in the original prescription bottle or package and clearly labeled with the camper’s name and dosage by the pharmacy.
- Non-prescription medications and vitamins, in their original packaging, must be labeled with the camper’s name.
- If necessary one inhaler for asthmatic campers may be kept with the camper. Please label inhalers with camper’s name.
- Any controlled substances, such as ADD medication, will be counted by the nurse at registration.
- Please only bring the needed amounts of medication for the duration of camp.
In compliance with California State Penal Code Section 308 it is illegal for any minor to possess any tobacco products or smoke at Calvin Crest.
