General Information |
| Q: | What are the themes this year? |
| A: | The theme this summer is Medieval Times. Our wonderful drama room will have plenty of options for your camper, but they are welcome to bring their own items; please no weapons including plastic. Campers are also encouraged to dress for Tie-dye Tuesday and Wacky Wednesday alongside Summer Staff!
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| Q: | What kind of activities will my child participate in? |
| A: | [in progress]
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| Q: | What's the typical schedule for campers? |
| A: | [in progress]
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| Q: | Do you offer any financial assistance? |
| A: | Yes! If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please fill out an application HERE. Please note that the scholarship application will close on July 1, 2024.
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| Q: | If I need to cancel my session, will I get a refund? |
| A: | If you cancel before the noted cancellation date on your registration, you will receive a refund minus the non-refundable camp fee of $30.
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| Q: | Why do I need to pay for a WFU membership? |
| A: | [in progress]
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| Q: | Can my camper call home if they are homesick? |
| A: | Typically, we try to engage homesick campers in activities to lift their spirits. However, if needed, a child can call home with the assistance of a counselor and the Education Director.
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| Q: | Does WFU Kamp Kenwood hold any accreditation? |
| A: | WFU Kamp Kenwood is an American Camps Association (ACA) Accredited camp.
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| Q: | Can my camper bring technology? |
| A: | Campers may bring cameras and kindles without Wi-Fi access. Cell phones, handheld gaming systems, etc., are not permitted and will be held by summer staff until the end of the camp session.
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| Q: | Are there any donations that camp needs that I can consider? |
| A: | [in progress]
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| Q: | Does WFU offer transportation to camp? |
| A: | WFU does not offer transportation, but parents can coordinate carpools through provided information during the registration process.
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| Q: | Can parents communicate with campers? |
| A: | [in progress]
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| Q: | Can I request cabin mates? |
| A: | Yes! When registering, list the full names of desired bunkmates. Please avoid nicknames (e.g., Katherine Smith instead of Katie Smith). Campers are assigned to Male or Female labeled cabins.
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| Q: | Does my camper need money on them while at camp? |
| A: | [in progress]
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| Q: | Who is Bruce, and why a penguin? |
| A: | Bruce is our Kamp Kenwood mascot! He's a large plastic penguin in Kamp Kenwood attire. Bruce assists the Governing Board in choosing the cleanest cabin daily, and the winning cabin gets to host Bruce until the next day. Because, really, why not a penguin?!
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Inclusion |
| Q: | Are you able to accommodate campers with disabilities? |
| A: | We may not be able to accommodate certain disabilities. We aim to create the best environment and encourage you to share relevant information on the Health Form during registration. Feel free to talk to Grace Clardy before your child's program to address any concerns or are unsure.
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| Q: | Do you offer gender-inclusive bathrooms? |
| A: | Yes! Each cabin has gender-neutral bathrooms.
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| Q: | Do you offer gender-inclusive cabins? |
| A: | Unfortunately, gender-inclusive cabins are not available, but campers can choose the gendered cabin they are most comfortable with.
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| Q: | Do you respect pronouns? |
| A: | Camp staff will respect camper-chosen pronouns. Pronouns can be indicated on bunk tags for visibility.
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| Q: | Don't you expect to lose registrations because some parents are not comfortable with inclusion? |
| A: | Maybe, but we hope that inclusion will bring more campers because it is a safe space where everyone regardless of gender identity, racial identity, economic status, etc. are always welcome. Families with concerns about this should know that campers assigned to their traditionally gendered cabins will most likely not be affected by this policy at all. Being more inclusive and conscientious will make us a stronger and more compassionate community and we have faith that people will respond to our inclusiveness. This is something we have been diligent about for years, whether families are aware of it or not.
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Camp Session |
| Q: | What boards can my camper run for during their stay? |
| A: | Sustainability Board, Governing Board, and Co-op Store Board:
The Sustainability Board will take responsibility for being proactive advocates for sustainability by teaching and making other campers aware of sustainable actions and holding them accountable for practicing those actions while at camp. The Governing Board works together to decide which of the cabins are the cleanest by taking into consideration energy efficiency, safety hazards, and general cleanliness. They also award Bruce! The Co-op Store Board assists in running our Co-op Store by working as a clerk, assisting in closing meetings, and general duties to run the store. All boards are started and ran as an actual co-op.
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| Q: | What clothes/gear does my child need? |
| A: | [in progress]
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| Q: | Will my camper(s) be swimming or taking part in water activities? |
| A: | Yes! Although we may not always be able to swim due to the levels of Blue-Green Algae in Lake Wissota, which is monitored through the County Health Department and WI DNR, we try to do as many water activities as possible. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, water balloons, and "Drip, Drip, Drop" are all water activities your camper may experience during their stay.
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| Q: | What happens if my child becomes ill or is injured? |
| A: | Minor treatment is provided by the camp medic. A consulting physician is available for emergencies. If your child becomes acutely ill, we will keep them in the Infirmary no more than 24 hours, and any child with a contagious illness will be sent home. If you suspect that your child has been exposed to a contagious illness (such as chicken pox or head lice) before coming to camp, or has had a fever within the 24 hours before camp arrival, please call camp to discuss rescheduling your camp session.
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Medical/ Medicine |
| Q: | How do you accommodate children with food allergies? |
| A: | We are a peanut and nut-free environment. Note dietary needs during registration. If your camper has an extensive list of food allergies/dietary restrictions please contact Grace Clardy to discuss accommodations.
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| Q: | Will I be informed of any medical intervention that my child may experience? |
| A: | Yes, for tick/leech bites, serious injuries/illnesses, or extensive measures. Any instance of your camper needing to see the camp medic, including minor incidents such as a bandage or splinter, will be documented in their Health Profile.
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| Q: | Are campers required to turn in medications? |
| A: | Campers must turn in all routine or as-needed prescription medications.
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| Q: | What if my camper wants to keep the EpiPen, inhaler, insulin, or other prescription medication to self-administer? |
| A: | All medications will be collected by default. EpiPen, inhalers, and insulin may be kept with the camper if requested.
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| Q: | What are some examples of "medical, emotional, behavioral, and physical conditions"? |
| A: | Examples include ADHD, ADD, asthma, ODD, autism/Asperger's, diabetes, seizures, anxiety/depression, etc. (not all-inclusive).
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