Question 1

How old do you have to be to attend Camp Saint Paul and who can register?

Accepted Answer

We accept campers between the ages of 8-18. Your child MUST be 8 years old BEFORE Camp.  Your child must also be baptized Orthodox Christian in order to attend Camp Saint Paul since it is a ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese with a focus on the youth connecting with their faith and baptism.

Question 2

How much does a week of camp cost?

Accepted Answer

Weeks 1,4 and 5 of camp cost $975  per week. Weeks 2 and 3 of camp cost $1,100 per week. If your child is registered for more than one week, a $200 holdover fee is charged for Saturday into Sunday.  Please note, there are no discounts for registering multiple children or for multiple weeks.

Question 3

How much money is due at registration?

Accepted Answer

To complete registration, a $425 non-refundable deposit per child, per week, is due at the end of the registration process.  There is a one week grace period for any cancellations to be refunded the $425. Any cancellations made after one week of registration are non-refundable.

Question 4

Is there a cancellation fee?

Accepted Answer

Up to one week prior to the start of the Summer Camp season, the cancellation fee is $425, which is equal to the full deposit amount.Cancellations made within one week of the start of the Summer Camp season, or at any time thereafter, are not eligible for a refund.

Question 5

What is a full-refund?

Accepted Answer

In general, the deposit is non-refundable starting one week after the camper's registration. If there are extenuating circumstances that require a full-refund upon cancellation, please contact our office to explain the situation. In the event a full-refund is granted, please know that 4.7% of the deposit (around $20) will not be able to be returned, as this portion has already been used to cover fees associated with registration.

Question 6

What does "holdover" mean?"

Accepted Answer

When a child is signed up for more than one week of camp, there is a holdover fee of $200 to account for the extra day that is spent at Camp Saint Paul.  This day is filled with fellowship with other campers, games, waterfront time, lunch and dinner and a nights lodging at camp.  When registering your child, click, "holdover for (appropriate week)". Note: this is not a way of reserving a spot if the week is sold out.

Question 7

Does my child have to speak Greek to come to camp?

Accepted Answer

No, your child does not have to speak Greek to come to Camp Saint Paul. All of our programs and activities are done in English. We do have a program called Greek Cultural Appreciation where we teach our campers about the traditions of our Hellenic heritage.

Question 8

What do I do if a week of camp is sold out?

Accepted Answer

Our system will automatically place your registered camper on a Wait-List. One of our dedicated assistants will contact you as soon as a spot becomes available and you are next in the queue.

Question 9

Are scholarships available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, need-based scholarships are available. Please email the office at campstpaul@goarch.org to request an application be sent to you.

Question 10

Is there laundry service?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Camp Saint Paul does not provide a laundry service. Campers planning on staying for more than one week should pack enough clothes to last them their whole stay. Parents can also visit on the holdover day and take the camper into town for a meal and laundry.

Question 11

What’s a typical day like at Camp Saint Paul?

Accepted Answer

A typical day at Camp Saint Paul is unlike any other; our campers begin and end their day with chapel, worshiping our Lord. They participate in four different programs: Orthodox Life, where we learn and explore different aspects of our faith. Real Worship, where we learn about the beautiful services of our Church and how to participate in them. Diakonia, where we learn the importance of serving those around us by creating art projects and other crafts and donating them to those in need, and Greek Cultural Appreciation, where we learn about our Hellenic culture and heritage; campers will learn how to Greek dance, acquire interesting facts about Greek culture, and learn how to prepare popular Greek dishes. In the afternoon, our campers get to enjoy beautiful Bantam Lake; tubing, blobbing, swimming and sliding as well as other fun activities. Each evening, our campers participate in a unique and fun activity ranging from Camp Olympics to a campfire complete with s’mores. Our evenings always end in prayer and individual cabin devotionals where our campers explore some of the topics that were discussed in the day’s sessions.

Question 12

What day and time should campers arrive at the campsite?

Accepted Answer

Camper registration begins at 12pm, the Sunday afternoon of the week they will be attending. If your child is staying on a holdover day (Saturday into Sunday), drop off is scheduled at 3-5pm following the closing ceremony of the previous week.

Question 13

Are campers permitted to have cell phones or other electronic devices during their stay at camp?

Accepted Answer

No, campers are not permitted to have cell phones or any electronic devices while they are our guests at camp.

Question 14

What should campers bring with them during their stay at Camp Saint Paul?

Accepted Answer

Bible, prayer book, pillow, pillow case, sleeping bag or sheets and blanket, bath towels, toiletries, flip flops for shower, church clothes(Khakis and a button down for boys, casual knee length skirt and a shirt with short sleeves for girls), swim suit(appropriate clothing required, no vulgar, suggestive, gang related, or irreligious language or images.  One piece swimsuits for girls that covers the stomach area and loose fitting trunks that fall at least to mid-thigh for boys), beach towel, jacket or sweatshirt, sunscreen, insect repellent, toiletries, rain gear, spending money for camp store.  Please note, it occasionally gets cold at camp so you should pack accordingly (i.e. pants, sweatshirts, etc.)

Question 15

What should campers not bring with them during their stay at Camp Saint Paul?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol, tobacco products, drugs, weapons, iPod's or any mp3 players or other electronic devices of any sort. (Note: These items will be taken by staff members if brought to camp and returned to campers before they leave).  In the event of a discovery of illegal or dangerous items, the parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified and appropriate action will be taken.

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