FAQs

Where is Camp Saginaw?

Saginaw is located one hour south of Philadelphia and one hour north of Baltimore in Chester County, Pennsylvania on over 300 beautiful wooded acres-an ideal site for summer camp.

Can campers choose their activities at Camp Saginaw?

Yes, campers participate in at least one elective per day, and they make new elective choices every four days. Further, our special Super Saturday schedules provide campers the opportunity to select their favorite activities all day.

How does Camp Saginaw determine bunks for campers?

Bunking begins in June. We consider four factors when bunking campers:

1. bunk requests
2. number of years at camp
3. session length
4. prior year groupings

Parents are provided with a bunk request form during the enrollment process. We guarantee that we will honor all bunk requests unless we determine that there is a concern. In this case, we will call you to discuss the situation, and we will work together to reach a decision. All bunks have approximately 8-12 campers and at least three staff members.

Does Camp Saginaw have medical staff and a Health Center?

Yes, the Health Center is staffed by experienced nurses and doctors. The medical staff is available 24 hours a day and understands the unique nature of healthcare in the camp setting.

What are the sessions and how long do they run?

Please see Tuition and Dates.

How does Camp Saginaw manage homesickness?

We understand that homesickness is normal for campers, especially our younger and new campers. We educate and train our staff on how to manage homesickness. Homesickness is most common in the first few days of camp. During this time, our directors and head counselors monitor all campers closely. We believe in open and honest communication with parents-if your child is homesick, we will call you, discuss the situation, and create an action plan. Camp Saginaw has two guidance counselors (one for boys camp and one for girls camp) who work closely with all campers and act as liaison between the camper and the parent. Further, if you are a new camper family, you will receive a phone call from one of our guidance counselors during the first few days of camp-we want you to know how your child is adjusting to summer camp.

Where do Camp Saginaw campers come from?

Our campers come from all over the world! The majority come from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington DC, and some of our campers come from New York and Florida as well as other locations throughout the United States.

What fees will I have to pay other than tuition at Camp Saginaw?

We offer a variety of optional private lessons, including golf, tennis, waterskiing, and horseback riding, all of which require additional fees. Also, campers need spending money for out-of-camp trips (movies, roller skating, Hershey Park). Campers are required to have four Saginaw t-shirts (two red and two blue). Finally, we charge a fee for baggage transport to and from camp.

How will my child get to Camp Saginaw?

We strongly encourage you to send your child to camp on the complimentary buses. Some locations do not have bus transportation-in this case, you will drop off your child at camp. For many campers, the excitement of the summer, making new friends, and renewing old friendships begins with this bus ride. If you drive your child to camp, please understand that you will say goodbye in the parking lot, and a counselor will escort your child to his or her bunk. We do not allow parents to enter bunks and unpack campers. This allows campers and staff to foster a community of team work and trust from day one.

How do campers communicate with their families while at Camp Saginaw?

Campers are required to write home three times a week. Parents may write or email their children on a regular basis. Saginaw also posts photos and videos on a secure site that parents may access throughout the summer.

What is the package policy at Camp Saginaw?

We allow items that can fit into a flat 9″ × 12″ manila envelope. Letters, pictures, magazines, stickers, stationery, Mad Libs (and the like), puzzles books, and newspapers are permitted and encouraged. No box packages or food items are permitted to be sent to camp. We ask that parents inform all family members of this policy. We discard all food packages because this creates competition and unnecessary clutter in the bunks. The following are the only exceptions:

Birthdays. If your child has a birthday during his or her camp session, you may send ONE package. On the package, please write: Birthday Package, Attn: Camp Office, and your child’s name. You can also plan a pizza party for your child’s bunk. Simply call our office, and we will arrange it for you.
Forgotten Items. If you forget to send something that your child needs (sporting equipment, glasses, toiletries, clothing, etc.), you may send these items. On the package, please write:
Attn: Camp Office
Your child’s name.

How is laundry handled at Camp Saginaw?

Each bunk’s laundry will be cleaned and folded once a week and returned within 24 hours. We recommend that you do not send expensive clothing to camp. Older campers may bring liquid detergent (such as Woolite) for special hand washables.

What is the cell phone policy at Camp Saginaw?

Campers may not have cell phones in camp.

What is the technology policy at Camp Saginaw?

We do not permit electronics in camp that have phone, video, gaming, or application capabilities. This includes, but is not limited to: iPhone, iTouch, Nook, eReader, Kindle, PSP, and Nintendo DS. We allow devices that play music only (classic iPods, MP3 players). We also allow cameras at camp.

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