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Where is Canyon Creek Sports Camp located?
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Canyon Creek Sports Camp is located near Lake Castaic, approximately 55
miles northeast of Los Angeles, California, off the I-5 freeway. [Back
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Besides driving my child to camp,
are there other methods of transportation?
Parents have the option of either dropping their kids off at camp or taking
advantage of one of our charter buses. We strongly encourage families
to use our bus system for many convenience reasons but mainly because
it helps campers get oriented with other campers and staff before actually
arriving at camp. Becoming acquainted with other campers early helps to
reduce any separation anxiety individual campers may experience. [Back
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What if my child is arriving from
another state or country?
Special arrangements can be made to meet campers at the airport for those
traveling from outside Southern California. [Back to top]
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How old does my child have to
be to attend Canyon Creek Sports Camp?
Our co-educational residential sports camp is specifically designed for
campers aged seven to fourteen years old. [Back to top]
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What type of accomodations does
the camp offer?
Campers are housed in motel-style accommodations with 10 campers and 2
counselors per room. [Back to top]
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What kinds of qualifications/training
do your camp counselors have?
All counselors have passed a written evaluation as well as a lengthy interview
process. In addition, extensive background checks are done on all
employees. Counselors attend an intensive week-long training that includes
first aid and CPR certification, child psychology and counselor conduct
seminars, conflict resolution strategies, situational role playing exercises
and introductions to the newest games and activities. Our counselors are
over 18-years old and have demonstrated a sincere interest in the development
of children. [Back to top]
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Will my child get homesick?
This question is probably the most frequently asked question we receive.
Of course, the answer is different for every camper. Some campers may
not experience homesickness, but many campers will. However, we have trained
staff, including "camp moms," to help alleviate any homesickness
which may occur. We have found that children may take as many as a few
days to become acclimated to camp and sleeping away from home. The two-week
sessions therefore offer any child who may be prone to feeling homesick
a more enriched camp experience because it allows them ample time to become
acquainted with other campers and the camp life. [Back
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Is a laundry service provided?
For campers enrolled in sessions 2-5, laundry will be done once in
the middle of the session. This service will not be provided for session
1. [Back to top]
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What should my child bring to
camp?
A detailed list of what items each camper will need to bring will
be sent home to every family as part of the "parent kit" before
the start of the enrolled session. Examples of what will be on the list
are: a sleeping bag, a twin fitted sheet, shorts, t-shirts, toiletries,
a warm sweatshirt or sweater, long pants, shower shoes, closed-toed shoes,
self-addressed postcards or envelopes, hat, sunscreen, etc. Examples of
items not allowed at camp include electronics (i.e., GameBoy, Walkman,
etc.) and money. [Back to top]
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What is the "camp store"
and how will my son/daughter purchase items?
The camp store is open to campers to purchase items such as extra
toiletries, sodas, candy, t-shirts, etc. Since we do not allow money to
be brought to camp, a designated amount of money will be pre-authorized
to a parent's credit card from which the camper will have access via their
own "Canyon Creek Credit Card." [Back to top]
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Can I visit my child at
camp?
We encourage independence and offer a strong
camp community. For these reasons and more, we do not allow parent visits
unless a child is enrolled in more than one consecutive session. [Back
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How can I communicate with my
child at camp?
We strongly encourage frequent letter writing as the best way of communication.
Camp Directors and staff may act as liaisons between campers and parents
but due to telephone restrictions, we can not allow campers to make phone
calls. [Back
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What if my child routinely takes
prescription medication?
All medications being brought to camp will be locked in
our infirmary. Any child who routinely takes medication will do so with
the assistance of the camp nurse as often as necessary. Prior to arriving
at camp, all families will receive a "Health Questionnaire"
to fill out and return. Any medications being sent with campers to camp
will need to be documented on this questionnaire. All medications must
be sent to camp in a pharmacy labeled original container. Once camp is
in session, changes in dosage or medication will need to be made in writing
and sent to Canyon Creek by a physician. [Back to top]
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What if my child gets sick or
injured at camp?
We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours per day. If a camper requires
further medical attention, we have doctors on-call from Castaic and from
Lancaster. Parents (and family physician) will be notified if a doctor's
attention is necessary. In the case of an extreme emergency, we are very
fortunate to have air-flight capabilities on-grounds which can be at Canyon
Creek Sports Camp within minutes. In addition, the fire station and paramedics
are located 6 miles up Lake Hughes Road. [Back to top]
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What kind of food do you offer?
A: We are extra sensitive to healthy food selections. Each meal will be
accompanied by a salad bar and/or fruit bar. Our food service staff plans
balanced, nutritious meals that will help campers maintain the necessary
levels of energy for the days' activities. [Back to top]
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How will my child be grouped in
a cabin?
Our cabin grouping is based on parents' original Registration Form requests
of a "friend to be grouped with". Granted that the requested
camper is within one year and/or grade of your child, the campers will
be housed together. All requests must be mutual. [Back
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How can I get more information?
If you have any additional questions, please contact our office at (661)
724-9184 or fax us at (661) 724-9187. You can e-mail us at nathalie@canyoncreeksportscamp.com
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