How do you screen your staff?
Staff must complete an in-depth application and interview. A clean
background check, accurate employment history and good references are also
mandatory.
How are staff trained?
Staff go through two weeks of extensive training prior to the arrival of
campers.
How many staff do you have in each cabin?
We have 3-4 staff living in each cabin.
Who are the directors?
Cub Creek Science Camp was created and is directed by Lori Martin. Lori is
the mother of two girls, Mikayla and Jamie. Lori, her husband Scott, and
their daughters live at Bear River Ranch and personally oversee all aspects of
camp. They work daily to continual improve the facility and program. It has been a lifelong
dream of Lori's to create a fun, educational environment where curious kids
can explore and learn about what interests them most, under the guidance of motivating staff . Because animals have always been one of Lori's
great interests she chose to make them the underlying theme of Cub Creek Science
Camp.
Activities
What activities are offered at camp?
Our activities are what make us stand apart from other camps! We offer all of
the favorite "traditional" camp activities such as tie dyeing t-shirts, outdoor
living skills, archery, fishing, swimming and crafts. Our staff are trained to
teach the science behind each activity. We also offer many activities
unique to Cub Creek Science Camp, such as Jr. Vet and Adopt an Animal.
You can read more specifics about our activities on our
activities page.
What is a typical day's schedule?
7:00 am
8:00 am
8:45 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
9:30 pm |
Early Bird activity (optional)
Breakfast for the older cabins (seventh - ninth graders)
Breakfast for the younger cabins (first - sixth
graders)
1st activity period
2nd activity period
Lunch for the First Shift - Free time for the Second
Shift
Lunch for the Second Shift - Free time for the First
Shift
3rd activity period
4th activity period
Cabin group activity
Dinner for First Shift
Dinner for Second Shift
Evening activity
Night Owl activity (optional) |
What is the difference between a course and a
class? Courses and classes are the names given
to our camp activities. Each camper will choose two courses for each week
at camp and two classes for each day of camp.
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Courses focus on one specific area of study and
involve fun-hands on projects or experiments that expand upon
the course's subject each day. - If a camper signs up for
the chemistry course for example, each day at the same time she will meet with the
chemistry instructors and the same group of campers who also signed up for
chemistry. During this course she will make slime, grow crystals, make
a rainbow in a jar as well as other fun experiments that will help her
understand more about states of matter, compounds, mixtures etc.
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Classes are specific projects that take just
1 hour to complete but are sure to entertain, intrigue and
educate. Each course is made up of 5 classes, all with the
same theme. If a camper did not sign up for chemistry as a course, she
would still be able to participate in one or more of our chemistry classes,
such as a one hour class on slime and silly putty.
When will my child sign up for activities?
Campers will sign up for courses and classes when they arrive to camp.
The first day, campers will choose two courses. As camp progresses, they
will see other activities happening that are of interest to them. This is
where the classes come in. Each evening, campers will sign up for the
classes they are interested in for the following day.
On our online "camper paperwork" page you will
find a course request form which should be completed by your child and
returned to our office as soon as possible. This for helps us determine what
types of classes and courses to offer during the summer
based on the interest of all campers.
What if my child does not get into the course or
class that she wanted? By expressing interests
prior to coming to camp through our course request form, we are able to determine how many campers are interested
in taking a particular subject and offer that subject multiple times if
necessary. Encouraging your child to communicate his or her wants to our
staff is the best advise we can offer. If a particular course is filled,
the individual classes that make up that course can be offered during class
times. Classes and courses vary each week with the interest of the campers.
Accommodations and Meals
Tell me about the cabins.
We are very proud of our modern, barrier free cabins. Each 1600 square
foot cabin has air-conditioning, private bathrooms and showers, semi-private
bedrooms with real twin mattresses, a large covered porch and central meeting
room. While campers spend most of their time away from the cabins, we
think it is important that campers are able to get a good night's sleep.
This is accomplished by a full, busy day of activities as well as a comfortable
place to sleep. Take the
tour of camp
to see pictures of our cabins.
What will
my child need to bring to camp? Cub Creek will provide all necessary
field study, laboratory and activity equipment. There are no additional
fees for activity supplies. A list of suggested personal items for each
camper to bring to camp will be sent with the confirmation packet.
What type of meals are offered? Meals are home cooked and delicious. Campers sit among the friends from
their cabin and can enjoy as much as they like. Breakfasts offer a variety
of cereals, fruit, juice, milk, yogurt and a hot entrée. Lunch is
usually lighter with sandwiches both hot and cold, fruit, chips and drinks.
For breakfast and lunch, campers choose and often prepare part of their own
meal. Dinner is everyone's favorite with meals including fried chicken,
lasagna, pizza, BBQ and
hamburgers cooked on the grill.
What if
my child doesn't like what is being served for a meal?
We have found that even the pickiest of eaters can find
something they like at every meal. Fresh fruit and bread is available at every meal. Campers may also choose to have
macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly or a cheese sandwich
at any meal. A salad or potato bar is available at every
dinner. We also have chocolate milk, 2% milk, 3 types
of Kool-aid and a variety of fruit juices available at all
meals.