Registration for all camps, except day camp, is from 4:00-5:00 on the first day of the camp you registered for.  When you drive into Cedarkirk, signs will point you to where your camp's registration is located. 

        Day Camp registration is from 8:00-8:15 at Cedarkirk on the Monday of your week of camp.  Day campers will register at the Pavilion. 

What time is closing program?

        Closing program for all camps, except day camp, is at 3:00 at the Pavilion.  Parents can park in the adjacent lot.  It is important for parents to be present for closure at this ceremony.   

        End of the week pick-up for day camp is at the Pavilion at 5:00 on Friday.  Parents can park in the adjacent lot.  

Can I come with a friend?

        Yes!  But there must be a request made on your application and both people requesting to room together must request one another. 

Are there scholarships available?

        Yes!  Camper scholarships are available through many churches.  If your church does not offer summer camper scholarships, please contact the camp office at camps@cedarkirk.com or (813) 685-4224 ext.1 and we will try to help.  

Can I come for more than one week of camp?

        Yes!  However, campers do not stay over on the weekend (with the exception of SHL sessions #601 and #604, and campers enrolled in 7 and 8 day camps). 

What if I want to register for a camp that I am not old enough for?  What if I am older in age, but have not finished a certain grade yet?

        At Cedarkirk, we register campers by the grade in school that they have most recently completed.  If a camp is for Middle School campers 6th-8th grade, you must have finished 6th, 7th, or 8th grade this year.  This grade level registration style helps us most appropriately place participants with others that are on the same level.  The reasoning is to ensure a better experience for all campers. 

Can I bring food or snacks to camp?

        No.  During your week at camp, more than enough food and snacks are provided (three meals a day and an evening snack).  We cannot allow parents to send food in the form of care packages.  

Is there a camp store?

        There is a store open at registration and the closing program that sells t-shirts, water bottles, songbooks, and other camp items.  The camp store is not open during the week while campers are at Cedarkirk.  And, the camp store does not sell food or snack items.  

What happens during severe weather such as a hurricane?

        During a typical Florida thunderstorm, a common occurrence in the summer months, campers on site move to buildings such as the Pavilion to ride out the storm.  Our staff is trained in seeking the best shelter options no matter where the group is located.  Throughout the summer months, we stay tuned into weather forecasts to help us know the latest storm information.  In case of a tornado watch or warning, campers gather at Cedar Lodge, the lowest shelter point at camp.  In case of an approaching hurricane in the surrounding area, camper parents are called and picked up before the storm. 

Discipline Policy

        Throughout your child's stay at Cedarkirk, our staff work hard to ensure the emotional and physical safety of your child.  All campers are asked to sign a camper agreement before coming to camp which promises their understanding of camp life and rules. When a camper's behavior becomes a danger to others or to themself, staff will intervene and hopefully resolve the conflict in a healthy, positive way.  Counselors are trained in speaking with campers about what is bothering them and what might have prompted a behavior.  If a camper is non-compliant with the safe environment we try to create, a camper will be sent home.   It is our hope that we can intercede and work to resolve conflict in healthy ways before this drastic step must be taken.

Do you have medical staff available?

        All of our staff are first aid and CPR certified.  We have an on-site or on-call nurse at all times ready to help your child with any medical emergency.  Emergency personnel are located 3 miles from the camp gate.

How are the counselors selected and trained?

        The safety, training, and quality of the Cedarkirk staff is the key to our program.  Our staff are young adults who have committed their time and energy this summer to caring for your child.  Each counselor goes through an extensive hiring process, including interviews and background checks.   Staff that are selected go through at least 11 days of training, and are skill tested for each activity.  Our staff training prepares counselors to lead small groups of campers, organize and present worships and Bible studies, be confident in the outdoors, certified in First Aid and CPR, and lead all of our great activities that campers love.

Are you accredited by the American Camping Association?

        Yes!  Cedarkirk is proud to be accredited by the American Camping Association.  Developed exclusively for the camp profession, this nationally-recognized program focuses on program quality, health and safety issues, and staff qualification.  ACA accreditation requires us to review every facet of our operation.  Cedarkirk has voluntarily submitted to this independent appraisal done by camp experts and has earned this mark of distinction. 

When is my deposit due? 

        The deposit for summer camp is due at the time that the application is processed.  If you register on-line, a $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time you register either by credit card or EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer, or a check).  If you submit a paper application, a $50 non-refundable deposit is due by check before the application will be processed.   This deposit guarantees your place in a registered camp. 

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        Do you have any more questions?  Please email or call John Reiter at john@cedarkirk.com, 813-685-4224 x3, with questions about the Summer Camp Program.