Camp Blue Ridge – A Summer to Remember

SLEEPAWAY CAMP MOST 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• IS THE CAMP SAFE AS MY KIDS PLAY AND SLEEP?

  The safety of our campers and staff is our number one priority. At Camp Blue Ridge we take a multi-pronged approach that encompasses the proper management of our facility as well as staff preparation and management. Our gated entrance to camp is the only way in and out of camp and sits directly below the Camp Director’s home. In addition, we have a camera surveillance system throughout camp that allows all full-time staff to monitor the exterior areas throughout the facility. In terms of camper supervision, we have strict policies regarding camper to staff ratios and adhere to the “rule of 3” when supervising campers. In addition, there is always a counselor on duty in the cabins at night as well as a head counselor for both boys and girls hill that assist with supervising campers and supporting staff with any needs that may arise.

• IS THE STAFF QUALIFIED TO BE SUPERVISING MY KIDS? 

  Our staff are vetted through an interview process that includes a reference check and highest level national criminal background check as well as the National Sex Offender Registry check. In addition, our staff undergo a minimum of one week of staff orientation which includes training in areas such as emergency management, camper behavior and supervision, program planning and management, teambuilding and first aid and CPR. Certified staff in key program areas such as climbing, waterfront and skiing receive professional training and certification by a licensed agency on how to properly apply their skills and experience to their camp facility, ensuring professional standards are met by all instructors.

• HOW DO CAMPERS GET TO CAMP?

  We do offer group chaperoned flights from Fort Lauderdale. These flights are chaperoned by camp staff and are arranged via our travel agent. Campers wishing to be dropped off directly at camp either fly in and drive up with their caregiver or are driven directly to camp from home. We can work with families individually, as needed, to ensure their arrival and departure process is smooth.

• ARE ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS INCLUDED?

  Yes, all camp activities and field trips are included in the cost of camp excluding whitewater rafting and horseback riding. We also have trips to Six Flags over Atlanta , hiking, golf, outdoor adventure climbing and other field activities that are brought on campus.
  The only additional expense for off camp field trips is for our Teen Program. This program cost is dependent on the session in which your camper is enrolled. The additional fee for this program includes transportation to weekly field trips as well as admission fees for each trip.

• HOW DO I COMMUNICATE WITH MY CHILD?

  We have several options for parent communication throughout the summer. Of course there is always snail mail, however, parents also have the option to purchase CBR e-notes for their child. This is essentially a 2-way email system, an efax communication system that is quick and efficient for both the parent and the child. These notes are confidental and are not reviewed by any member of our staff, they are sent and received daily. Many campers utilize snail mail as an option to correspond with friends and parents throughout the summer, most will send self-addressed stamped envelopes with their camper for use as needed. Parents may also set up a phone call or FaceTime with their child after the first week of camp. Finally, we allow campers to receive one care package per week, these packages should not contain food items.