Dear Parents, 

Summer begins the moment your kids step on the bus, drive through Wisconsin, or lands at Midway airport. In this third issue of our prep emails, we will go over all the information you will need to know about getting your kids to camp. If your child has a special need regarding transportation (such as sitting at the front of the bus), please call the office to let us know before the session starts.

Transportation by Bus

Our bus counselors will be on hand to engage the campers and help them connect with their new CYJ friends. For our campers, the bus ride is the first step to diving into camp life. It is a time when we embrace the excitement of being at camp and deal with the butterflies of being away from home.

Bus transportation is available from Chicago (both sessions) and Cincinnati (first session).  Please note this change for 2016: There is no bus service from Detroit/Ann Arbor this summer. Bus seats were reserved for campers on May 1, if you have not done so already please contact us ASAP.

 

Please be at the designated bus stop 30 minutes before the scheduled departure to check-in. At check-in, outstanding forms and any owed balances must by turned in at the registration table. Once a camper checks in, they will receive a name tag. A staff member will be at the entrance to the bus and only allow campers with name tags to board. Parents will not be permitted on the bus and campers are not allowed off the bus once they board.

*Times are tentative and subject to change. Parents will be notified of changes via email. 

Transportation by Air

 

Sending your kids on a plane alone can be overwhelming. Rest assured that the moment they step out of the gate, our counselors will be waiting for them in their CYJ T-shirt . Our staff at the airport will have all flight information to make sure they are there to greet your kids. The kids will join the group at the airport, meet new friends, and reminisce with old ones while waiting for everyone's flights to arrive. Once the group is all accounted for the kids will board the bus and be on their way for the summer of a lifetime.

 

Transportation by Car

 

Drop off for each session is from 3:00-4:00 pm on opening day. Drop off times are set so all campers arrive at camp during the same time period. You may pick up your child between 9:00-10:00 am on closing day. Late pickups will incur a $50 fee. Click here for directions to camp (Camp Address: E989 Stratton Lake Rd, Waupaca WI, 54891) 

Luggage

Luggage can accompany campers on the bus. Campers are allowed to bring 2 pieces of luggage in the storage area of the bus (i.e. 2 duffel bags). One small bag and a pillow that will fit in the overhead is allowed on the bus. Please do not send a hard trunk.

 

Luggage can also be pre-shipped to camp a week before the session starts. Please make sure there is a luggage tag securely on the bag.

If you have any questions, please call the CYJ office at 224-235-4665 or [email protected].