Camp Registration

How do I register my camper?

by mail or fax

Complete one registration form per camper. Please print or type, and fill out the form completely. Mail the form to DuBois Center with a minimum $50.00 deposit for each camper, or fax the form with your Visa or MasterCard information to 618-787-7701.

by phone

You may register for camp by phone if you pay the necessary fees using your credit card. We can hold a space in a camp with a $50.00 minimum deposit. Call us at 618-787-2202 to make the necessary arrangements.

Confirmation packet

Upon receipt of the registration and deposit, we will send you a confirmation packet. The balance of the camp fee must be paid in full prior to or when you bring your child to camp - this includes any assistance you receive from your local church.

Do you need assistance?

Many UCC churches provide assistance for their member's and children. Check with your local church to see if they subsidize camp fees. Our DuBois Center Auxiliary / Booster Organization provides a limited number of scholarships covering up to one half the basic camp fee for campers needing assistance. Applications are available upon request. For families who receive Public Aid or DCFS benefits, additional help is available. Check with your case worker or call us for more information and forms.

Is there a family discount?

Yes, there is. If you are enrolling 3 or more campers you can request a $10.00 per camper discount. This does not apply to the Just You and Me Camp and the Family Camp or the same child attending more than one session.

Parent Volunteer Counselors

In appreciation of PARENTS volunteering to be counselors for a week, a $50.00 credit will be granted toward their child’s camp fee for the week. Two volunteer counselors are needed each week. Please contact 618-787-2202 for volunteer counselor application.

What is the cancellation procedure?

If your camper cancels their registration at least 14 days in advance to the opening of the camp session a refund less the $50.00 deposit will be honored. Cancellations within the 14 days before the start of the opening day of the session forfeit the entire amount paid, unless due to sudden illness, accident, or emergency. If there is space available in another session we can transfer your camper for that session. If all sessions are full then a full refund is given.

Does my camper need a physical?

Yes. Every child who plans to attend camp must have a physical examination signed by a physician within the 24 months prior to their camp session. The health history portion of the medical form must be filled out and signed annually for all campers. We keep the health forms from the previous year on file, and will indicate on your registration confirmation if your child is due for another physician's exam. The Health History form must be completed every year by a parent/guardian. This year we ask that you not mail-in the health form prior to your camp session, but bring the forms on the day of camp check-in.

Can my camper bring a friend and be in the same cottage/cabin?

Yes, they can - as long as both campers sign up for the same session and write on the registration form that they want to be in the same cottage/cabin together. Please do not chain together names or ask for more than two campers to be together. Also, bring a friend who has not been to DuBois Center before and receive 10% off your registration.

Early registration

Register (Fees paid in full) your camper by March 16, 2009 and enjoy a free day of horseback riding, hayrides, hot dogs and S’mores for your immediate family on April 19.

How do we get a free T-shirt?

To get a free T-shirt you need to have all of the camp fees paid (postmarked) by April 15, 2009. This includes any scholarship money you receive from your local church. Campers receive their T-Shirt on the day of registration.

Parent Orientation

On May 17th at 1:00pm there will be a parent orientation session at DuBois Center. Camp tours will be provided. See where your campers will stay and what they will experience while at DuBois Center. Meet the staff — ask questions — get answers.

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