Restrooms
Indoor Restrooms
Restroom facilities include a flush toilet and a sink.
Outdoor Latrines
You can expect to see latrines near every campsite and program area. Latrines are stocked with toilet paper and a hand washing stations (either hand sanitizer or a sink with soap).
Internet and Cell Phones
Internet accessibility and cell phone coverage is limited at all of our camp properties. Participants will be asked to keep cell phones and other electronic devices in their backpacks during the day.
Camp Store
The camp store is stocked with small convenience items, snacks, apparel, souvenirs and patches. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Discovery Day Camp is open to all youth (boys and girls) entering Kindergarten through 6th grade.
DO PARENTS HAVE TO ATTEND?
Discovery Day Camp is a drop off program run by qualified and trained staff. Our staff ratios meet our supervision requirements. Parents are not part of the Day Camp program.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The fee to participate in this program is $285, of which $50 is the program deposit. This includes all program supplies, staffing, activities, and any other fees associated with the full-week program.
IS THERE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
Yes! We think that every camper should have an opportunity to attend Summer Camp and we do not want cost to hold anyone back from this experience. If you are in need, please complete the form linked in the "Related Articles" section on the right-hand side (or below on mobile devices) to receive up to 50% of the youth cost covered.
WHEN IS DISCOVERY DAY CAMP?
2024 Dates:
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
We recommend that each youth participant brings a back pack each day with the following items:
- Swim Suit (for water activities at all locations)
- Towel
- Sun screen
- Bug spray
- Hat or sunglasses
- Snack
- Any medications that they might need (tell staff about these at check in)
- Rain jacket
Every day, participants should have closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. They will be spending the day outdoors so it is important that they are dressed properly.
WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO BRING?
Each participant must have parts A and B completed of the Health Form.
Additionally, participants must fill out and bring the "Participant Day Camp Waiver", which can be found in the "Related Articles" section to the right (below on mobile devices).
Forms will be turned into the staff at check in on Monday morning. If you do not have them completed, you will be asked to fill them out once you arrive.
If you are attending multiple sessions of Discovery Day Camp, you may use the same forms each time.
FOOD SERVICE
Lunch is not provided - please bring a lunch to eat each day.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT CHECK IN
On the first day (Monday) please be prepared to turn in a completed Health Form and Particpant Day Camp Waiver. Make sure you have an emergency contact listed on the Health Form and if anyone else plans to drop off or pick up your child during the week, their names and phone numbers need to be listed as authorized persons.
If your child needs to take any medications during the day, please inform the staff.
Groups
In order to run our camp as effectively as possible, we split up all youth in the session into smaller groups. This allows us to maintain better youth-staff ratios and ensures everyone is always able to stay busy - they never need to wait their turn for an activity.
If you want your kid to be in a group with another kid, you can submit up to two names and we'll do our best to keep everyone together. When registering, please enter the full name (first and last) of anyone else attending that session that you want your kid to be in a group with.
SWIMMING QUALIFICATIONS
Our swimming areas are supervised by staff who are certified lifeguards and trained in CPR and First Aid. All participants will be required to stay in the shallow (learner) section unless they are able to pass a swimming test. Those that can pass with lifeguard approval will be allowed to move into the deep end.
Life jackets and flotation toys will be provided upon request. If may also send personal life jackets or flotation devices for you child to use if you wish.
FIRST AID & ONSITE MEDICAL STAFF
Each camp property has at least 50% of their staff trained in First Aid and CPR. In addition to that, they have a designated staff member to respond to any injuries or other medical situations that might happen while at camp. If something happens that will require a trip to a clinic or hospital, emergency contacts will be called immediately.
What is the Payment Timeline?
Full payment is required at the time of registration.
Cancellation Policy
All events hosted by the Northern Star Camping Department utilize the same cancellation policy:
Requests for refunds/cancellations need to be made in writing (preferably via email). The amount refunded is determined by when we are notified. If we are notified:
- 30 or more days prior to the start date of your session: all fees paid besides the deposit will be refunded to you or your unit (dependent upon the program you are cancelled for).
- 29 to 8 days prior to the start date of your session: all fees paid besides the deposit will be refunded to you or your unit as a credit that can used for any program operated by the Northern Star Camping Department.
- This credit can be applied to any future registration(s) that have a balance due.
- This credit will be available for 365 days from the date of the cancellation.
- Some examples of programs this credit could be used at include: Cub Summer Camp, Scouts BSA Summer Camp, Fall Day Camp, Polar Cubs, North Wind, Snow Base.
- This credit currently cannot be applied to facility reservations or events held by other parts of Northern Star, such as the Klondike Derby or Wood Badge.
- 7 or less days prior to the start date of your session: all fees paid will be forfeited.
Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the camp director for family or medical emergencies.