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Summer Camps FAQ

For general summer camp questions, please contact sportscamps@calvin.edu or call 616-526-6176, weekdays 8am – 5pm during the school year and 8am – 4:30pm during summer break.

For camp specific questions, please contact the camp director as noted for each sport.

 

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You will receive an email confirmation immediately once you complete your online registration.

No, but you will have to complete all medical and liability waivers prior to the completion of your registration.

No, but all parents/guardians of the registered camper are required to sign a waiver, releasing Calvin University and Calvin Sports Camps of all liability prior to the completion of your registration.

Unfortunately, no. Please just keep checking back to the website as people do cancel & spots to do open.

It depends on the camp. If the coach allows it & has room, you will have to register online, on site & with a credit card. No exceptions.

Each of our camps has the capability to use indoor facilities in the event of inclement weather. We will not participate outdoors in lightning or severe weather & will take all precautions during high heat indices. Swim lessons will do dry dock training in the event of lightning.  Safe camps are our priority.

Calvin Athletics reserves the right to cancel any camp at any time. If a camp cancellation occurs, notification and a full refund will be given, minus the registration fee.

Email your camp director directly to discuss your needs for camps that provide food for their campers.

Your camper should always come dressed appropriately and comfortably to participate (shoes, swimsuit, weather-appropriate clothing, etc.). We are not able to provide suits, goggles, nose plugs, cleats, shin guards, knee pads, lacrosse equipment, tennis racquets, or golf clubs.

 

Overnight campers will be sent information from the camp director on what to pack at least one week prior to the start of camp. Sunscreen is always encouraged. There will be frequent water breaks, but we encourage your camper to also bring a water bottle when possible.

Unless specifically noted, meals and snacks are not provided. If your camp breaks for lunch, please pack & a lunch. There will be frequent water breaks, but we encourage your camper to also bring a water bottle when possible.

Yes. When you register for an overnight camp, you will have an opportunity to input your roommate requests on the registration form. We do everything we can to try and accommodate all requests. Please ensure that the roommate(s) you have requested are registered for camp. Campers without roommate requests will be grouped with similar age and gender campers. If you have any questions or issues, please email your camp director.

Each room has 2 single beds and shares a bathroom with an adjoined room. 4 campers can share a suite.

Each bed will have a pillow, sheet, blanket, towel & soap that will be available for the week. You may want to send additional towels as needed. There will be one fan provided in each dorm room.

No, but one fan is provided in each room.

Coaches stay on each floor with the campers in their own private room. Campers are able to reach their coaches during the night when necessary.

No. Families must provide their own transportation to and from camp each day. Please note that our softball camp is at our Gainey Athletic Facility on East Paris.