Below are some answers to the frequently asked questions of our campers.  Click on the question below and it will take you to the answer.

1. What happens on the first day of camp?

2. How much time will I get to spend with the animals?

3. How is the food?

4. What type of activities are at camp?

5. What if I don't know anyone at camp?

6. What will I need to bring with me to camp?

7. Who are the counselors? Are they nice?

8. Does camp have rules that I will need to follow?

9. What if I still have questions?

What happens on the first day of camp?  You're excited. You're scared. Your stomach has butterflies and your head is swamped with questions. Will I make a friend?  What cabin will I be in? Who will be my counselors? When do I get to pick my activities? When do we eat?!? Wow! You sound just like the rest of our Cub Creek campers! 

When you arrive you will unload your luggage at our welcome pavilion. Staff members will be waiting there to greet you, tell you what cabin you will be in and label your luggage so that it will be taken to the right cabin for you. From the welcome pavilion you will proceed to Bear’s Den, get your name tag and camp t-shirt. You will then meet with our office manager and camp nurse to make sure that all your paperwork is correct and that we have all the medical information we need. Once finished in Bear’s Den you will head out the door to our Camp Store. Everyone should make sure their camp store account is correct and purchase any last minute items that you might have forgotten. From the camp store, you will go to your cabin where a counselor will be waiting for you to help you get settled. At 3:30, after everyone has arrived, you and your cabin group will take a tour of camp. (Parents will need to say their final goodbyes by this time). On the tour you will learn more about the special activities planned for the week, sign up for your courses, take part in fun cabin challenges and make new friends. After dinner everyone gathers for a group photo and then heads out with your cabin group to play fun games that will help you get to know one another.

How much time will I get to spend with the animals?  How much time do you want to spend with them?  Campers choose their own activities, so you can choose as many animal related activities as you want.  Most campers spend one or two activity periods each day with and animals and many also spend their free period with them. 

How is the food?  GREAT!  We have lots of choices so there is always sure to be something that you like.  For breakfast we have cereal, juice, fruit, yogurt and something hot, like eggs and bacon,  French toast, waffles, or pancakes.  Lunch is usually sandwiches, hamburgers or hot dogs with chips, fruits, drink and dessert.  Dinner is everyone's favorite.  The main entree may be fried chicken, spaghetti, or pizza.  We have a salad bar with fruit, Jell-O etc. available at dinner.

What type of activities are at camp?  Our activities are what makes Cub Creek Science Camp so special.  Check out this link to our activity page. Unlike other camps that assign cabin groups to activities, at Cub Creek Science Camp, YOU choose what activities you will take.  With more than 100 activity choices you will always be doing something you like.  All the activities are lots of fun and you will  take something home with you from many of the activities you do.

What if I don't know anyone at camp?  A lot of campers don't know anyone when they first arrive.  But don't worry, that won't last long.  The first day at camp is spent learning all about the other campers in your cabin and in camp.  By dinner on the first day you will know lots of people.

What will I need to bring with me to camp?  After you register for camp, we will send you a handbook that has a list of items to bring.  Briefly, you will need to bring one week's worth of clothes, a swimming suit, towel, toiletries and bedding. 

Who are the counselors? Are they nice?  You bet! Our counselors are college age people who love the outdoors and kids.  They are all experts at having fun and are eager to have you come to camp.  Counselors will become your good friends.  They will help you meet new friends, complete projects and even learn fascinating new things.  Every cabin has at least three counselors.

Does camp have rules that I will need to follow?  Yes!  Camp has some rules that everyone is expected to follow.  But don't worry we will help you remember.  The main rules are. . . 

1. Be Respectful. (This means that you should be nice to everyone and everything)  Fowl language and physical or verbal aggression are not permitted, EVER!

2. Be willing to try.  It is not expected that you will be good at everything or even love every thing we do at camp, but it is expected that you are willing to give things a try. 

3. Use the buddy system at all times.  (Campers should always have a buddy – of their same gender - when moving between activities and during free time.) 

4. Cleanup after yourself. – Campers are expected to make their beds every morning, to keep their possessions picked up and organized and help with the cleanup of their cabin and camp.

5. Keep food and drinks out of the cabins. (They attract pests.)

6. Put on clean clothes and take a shower each day. 

Campers are also asked to carry a water bottle and wear their name tag.  Your name tag has a place to keep your schedule, a pen or pencil and even a snack.

What if I still have questions?  You can always send me an e-mail.  I love hearing from campers and your question may be added to this section for other campers who may be wondering the exact same thing.  You may also want to check out the parent information section, for more questions and answers.