What is the day like?
Campers are dropped off between 8:15am and 8:45pm. at The Door Youth Center. The bus leaves for Pitman’s Bay by 8:50am. On the first day campers are placed in age-appropriate groups of no more than 10 to 12 campers. Our staff and volunteers supervise the Bible Discovery, waterfront and various activities throughout the day. The bus returns to Huntsville by 4:30pm for parental pick up. Staff will be on duty at The Door until 5;15pm. Parents please note—If you will be detained picking up your camper, please let our staff know in advance.
What do I do when I arrive with my camper?
Sign in! Each morning when you arrive we ask you to sign in your camper to our care. Should you choose to have an alternate adult drop off or pick up your camper, we ask that you inform us in writing. No camper will be permitted to leave Kidmax Day Camp without being signed out by the adult responsible for their care. If you camper is permitted to walk home or to your place of work, please let us know. Should your camper be absent from camp for any reason please contact us. We do take attendance daily.
What does my child need for the day?
Swim suit, towel, hat and sunscreen
Lunch with extra drinks. We will provide drinking water.
Extra clothes in case they get wet or the weather turns cool
Flip-flops or sandals are good for the beach but make sure they also have shoes for running and hiking
Please do not bring ….
Anything electronic, sentimental or of monetary value. (We don’t want them to get lost or broken).
Is your waterfront safe?
Our waterfront area is cordoned off for safe swimming, and our waterfront staff are qualified Lifeguards. We use the “buddy system” during swimming activities. Buddy checks will take place at intervals throughout the swimming period, at the discretion of the Lifeguards. Campers are also instructed in proper waterfront emergency procedures at the beginning of each week, Every camper will be “evaluated” on their swimming ability. This will determine what swimming areas the camper will be permitted to use. They will receive a colored lanyard worn on the wrist at all times. Our criteria is as follows: Level 1, non-swimmer—may use shallow end of waterfront and beach area but MUST have a staff member with them to use canoes or paddle boat. Level 2—camper must be able to swim 2 lengths of swimming area any stroke + tread water for 3 minutes. Level 2 campers may use canoes and the paddle boat. Level 3 campers must be able to swim 4 lengths of swimming area + tread water 5 minutes. Level 3 campers may use all water craft + raft + cliff jumping. The buddy system still applies regardless of swimming level. All campers must wear a lifejacket when using any water craft.
NOTE: one length of our swimming area is 25 meters or approximately one pool length.
May I come for a visit?
YES. We welcome parents to drop by any time throughout the week. We also extend an invitation to you, along with other family
members and friends, to our FREE barbeque held Thursdays beginning at 4:00 p.m. Simply RSVP at The Door with our staff.
We provide the hot dogs and hamburgers and stuff and the desserts are pot luck. The waterfront will be open for free swim until just before dinner approximately 5:30 pm. After dinner entertainment will be provided by our campers and staff. Be sure to bring a lawn chair!
Campers are welcome to stay at Pitman’s Bay where they will be supervised until you arrive. Be sure to let your camper know if this is what you would like them to do. This will avoid confusion before the bus departs for the return to Huntsville.
Please note that the barbeque may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low attendance.
What if I need to get in touch with my camper or the staff?
If your camper will be absent or you need to get in touch with them for any reason ,we can be reached at The Door 789-4748
8:15-8:45 am, or leave a message. During regular camp hours call Pitman’s Bay 385-4081. Please note that the best time to reach us would be during the lunch hour. If we are elsewhere on the property we may not be accessible to the telephone.
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