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. All resident camp arrival is 6 p.m. Sunday evening.
All Day Camp arrival is 8 a.m. Monday thru Friday.
Q. When should I pick-up my child? A. All resident camp pick up is 2 p.m. Friday.
Little Explorers Day Camp pick up is 5:30 p.m, except Friday which is at 2 p.m.
Day Dreamin Day Camp pick up is 4 pm, 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 that the children are at Camp to be independant and grow as individuals. However, we do not say that you are prohibited from visiting. We also see a larger number of cases of homesickness when relatives come to visit.
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.