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?

 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.

• 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.

• 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.