Q. What should our child pack when attending 4-H Camp Kidwell? A. Sleeping Bag/Bedding Pillow Shorts Jeans/long pants T-shirts Socks Undergarments Long-sleeve shirts Flashlight Sandals (optional) Bathing suit and towel Toiletries Towels and wash cloths Sunscreen Bug spray Close toed Shoes (mandatory) Camera (optional) Paper, envelopes, and stamps
Q. When should we arrive at Camp? A. General resident camp arrival is 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening Krash Course Resident Camp Arrival is at 6:30 pm on Sunday, July 11th. Teen Typhoon Resident Camp arrvial is at 10 am on Wednesday, July 14th.
All Day Camp arrival is 8 a.m. Monday thru Friday.
Q. When should I pick-up my child? (there is a special presentation that starts about 45 minutes before pick up time, parents are welcome to come and observe) A. General resident camp pick up is 2 p.m. Friday. Krash Course Resident Camp pick up is at 7 pm on Tuesday, July 13th. Teen Typhoon Resident Camp pick up is at 2 pm on Friday July 16th.
Day Camp pick up is 5:30 p.m, except Friday which is at 2 p.m.
Q. Can I visit/call my children while they are at 4-H Camp Kidwell? A. 4-H Camp Kidwell's policy discourages parents, relatives, or friends from visiting their children while they are at Camp. We feel attending camp is a great opportunity for children to experience independance and grow as individuals. If family and friends visit during the campers short stay with us this opportunity can be diminished greatly. We will not prohibited guests from visiting, but want you to know that it is our experience when visitors(especially close relatives) come the likelihood of homesickness rises significantly.
Q. How are medications handled? A. Children's medications are handled by the Camp nurse. Our nurse is a medical professional, and they are in charge of holding, recording, and administering medicines. During the check-in process you will meet with our nurse and discuss any medications and special notices, and they will follow those directions throughout the week.
Q. What is our mailing address? A. 4-H Camp Kidwell 39000 1st. Ave Bloomingdale, MI 49026
Q. What is the 4-H Camp Kidwell's phone number? A. You can contact us at 269-521-3559 anytime.
Q. Is any of my children's personal information shared with outside sources? A. Any personal information that is given to 4-H Camp Kidwell as part of the registration process is treated with the utmost respect and privacy. All of the forms are kept under lock and key. These materials are NOT shared with anyone other than our staff members, and medical officials.
Q. If we request our child to stay with another child, can they stay in the same cabin? A. Yes. When filling out your registration form, please make a note that your child would like to stay in the same cabin as another child.
Our mission: To provide extraordinary camping opportunities for youth and to be a valued resource to youth, families, 4-H, school groups, and organizations throughout the region.