Answers to the most common questions for parents sending their kids to Indian Springs Day Camp can be found here. If you do not see the answer to any question you may have, please feel free to contact us.
We do provide door-to-door transportation via personal vehicle, camp van or bus for an extra weekly fee.
The camp day is Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. We are closed on weekends and on July 4th.
Yes! Indian Springs provides an Extended Day Program. For an additional weekly fee per camper, parents can drop off their child(ren) as early as 7:30 am and pick up as late as 5:30 pm. Camp transportation is NOT provided if you choose extended day.
Your child will be grouped with other campers of the same age, grade and gender. Specific requests for bunk placement will be honored when possible.
Your child will be BUSY participating in all of our amazing activities. Every bunk will rotate through 8 periods a day participating in all that Indian Springs has to offer. Every camper will have Instructional Swim every morning and Free Swim every afternoon. They will also participate in many different sports, boating and fishing at our beautiful lake, rock climbing and zip lining with our certified and trained staff, Arts and Crafts, Nature study, Music and dance (for some bunks), Ga Ga, intramural leagues and so much more! The day ends with a cold snack of water ice or ice cream to cool off before boarding their bus or car to head home to rest in preparation for another AWESOME day.
Special activities - Every Wednesday morning is FREE CHOICE and your child will have the opportunity to spend extra time in their favorite activities. And every Thursday afternoon, Indian Springs has a Special camp wide activity that brings the whole camp together for fun, laughter and maybe a little competition before heading to the pools to cool off.
All of our staff are extensively interviewed to assure that they are the right fit for our camp philosophy of camp being all about the safety of our campers. All staff must complete PA State Child Abuse and Criminal Background checks as well as FBI Background check for any staff member age 18 or older. All lifeguards must have current American Red Cross lifeguard certification. All camp drivers have an extensive driving record check by our camp insurance company.
Indian Springs provides lunch daily. If your child has food allergies or restrictions, contact us in advance and we can arrange alternatives based on your child’s needs. IN addition to a daily lunch entree, we provide PB&J and a fresh salad bar daily.
Yes. Your child will have instructional swim daily with our Certified Lifeguards and the results are often seen in 1 to 2 weeks. All campers are swim tested on their first day of camp to assess their skills and to ensure their safety. No child is allowed in the deep end of the pool until they pass their deep water test.
Please send your child to camp every day in sneakers (no flip flops or sandals). Please also apply SUNSCREEN every morning before leaving for camp. Staff will reapply sunscreen after swimming and as needed.
On the first day of camp your child should come with the following list of items:
2 bathing suits
2 towels
Sunblock
Water bottle
Pool shoes
Long pants (if signed up for Horseback riding)
Spare change of clothes (shorts, top, underwear, socks, sweatshirt/lightweight jacket)
Comb or brush
Deodorant (if needed)
All clothing must be labeled with your child’s FULL NAME - no initials please. Spare clothing should be placed together in a separate bag with your child’s name clearly written. Spare clothing will remain in your child’s cubby and sent home on their last day of camp or if used.
Bathing suits and towels are kept at camp for the entire week and sent home to be washed on Friday and returned to camp on the next Monday they are attending.
We recommend leaving ALL electronics and valuables at home. They are easily lost or damaged. Indian Springs is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
All sports equipment will be provided by the camp. The only exceptions are baseball gloves or other equipment if we have special sports clinics not normally held at camp. Campers can bring equipment on those days, and you will be notified in advance. Please make sure ALL equipment is clearly labeled with your child’s name.
Lost and Found: Any items found on camp grounds that are clearly labeled will be returned to the camper the next day. Unlabeled items will be placed in our lost and found on the porch of the main house.
In the case of severe rain and thunderstorms, we use a Rainy Day schedule which includes all indoor activities.
Your child’s safety is our #1 priority at Indian Springs. Our grounds are maintained daily and all of our equipment and facilities are certified and checked throughout the summer and prior to the start of the camp season. All visitors must check in at the Camp Office and show ID. No child will be released to anyone not listed on the camper registration form or without express written permission from a parent/guardian.
Every year we invite parents and families to visit camp to see the fun that your children are having. We provide lunch for you before sending you off to observe your child’s bunk activities. If you cannot make it to Visiting Day and want to visit another day, please reach out to us to arrange in advance.
Many of our parents have inquired throughout the years about tipping. Although not mandatory, tipping is a great way to show your appreciation to camp staff who have made a positive impact on your child's summer.
In case you need a suggestion, we recommend paying $2 daily to Senior Counselors and Drivers and $1 daily to Junior Counselors.
We have a nurse at camp every day that we are open. Any medical concerns should be sent directly to the nurse. ALL CAMPERS must have a Camper Health History form, recent physical and immunization record ON FILE with camp PRIOR to their first day of camp. No over the counter medications can be given for any reason without page 2 of the form being completed and signed by a physician. NO EXCEPTIONS. You will always be called prior to giving medication to your child.
If your child takes daily medication during camp hours, the medication can be stored and given at camp. This includes emergency medication as well. We must have the medication in its ORIGINAL container with your child’s name. We must have A SIGNED ORDER to administer the medication from your child’s healthcare provider that is also signed by a parent/guardian. Please use the Medication Administration Form. Please check expiration dates as we cannot administer expired medication. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the camp Nurse.
