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Island Info

Camp Schedule

WeekDatesSpeakerElectiveElective Fee
Week 1 June 23 - 29 Dwight Peterson Basketball or Volleyball  $95
Week 2 June 30 - July 6 Matt Eachus Basketball or Volleyball  $95
Week 3 July 7 - 13 John Bouquet    
Week 4 July 13 - 20
Closed to the Public		 Rob Singleton Teens Involved Week
Week 5 July 21 - 27 Ray Pritchard Ramp Camp $70
Week 6 July 28 - August 3 Jimmy DeYoung Paintball $95
Week 7 August 4-10 Greg Dyson Wake Camp $199
Week 8 August 11 - 17 Ric Garland Worship Camp $70

* While many campers come each week for the featured specialty, it’s not a requirement. There will be loads of teens each week that are just there to hang out, have fun, and grow in the Lord. Don’t worry, if you’re not into paintball, extreme biking, or whatever else is scheduled, you can still come for that week and have a blast!

Price

Base Price:

  • $329 Early Bird discount before March 31 (Early bird discount does not apply to Week 4)
  • $359 April 1 through the end of summer

$75 of total is due upon registration, balance of the total is due 2 weeks prior to arrival

 

Coming to Camp

  • Camper Health Form Package - You need this for registration.
  • What to Bring to Camp - We want to set the stage for amazing spiritual and personal growth. With this goal in mind, here is a list of things that you should and should not bring with you when you come to camp this summer.

    What to Bring

    • Bible, Notepad, Pen or Pencil
    • Bedding, Sleeping bag & pillow
    • Flashlight
    • Toiletries- Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hairbrush, Shampoo, Deodorant, Soap
    • Towels- Beach, Shower
    • Casual Clothes, jeans, t-shirts warm pajamas
    • Sneakers, Boots with heal (for horsemanship), Flip Flops (for beach/shower)
    • Shorts (must be fingertip length)
    • FOR GIRLS - One piece Beach Apparel (no French cuts)
    • FOR GUYS - Modest Beachwear (no speedo style suits)
    • Raincoat, Jacket, Sweatshirts or Sweaters
    • Bug Spray
    • Spending money
    • Camera
    • Stationary, envelopes, stamps

    What Not to Bring

    • No Tight-fitting clothes
    • No Short shorts/mini skirts
    • No Two-peice bathing suits (girls)
    • No electronic devices- Game systems, MP3 Players, Cell Phones, etc.
    • No contraband- knives, weapons, etc.
  • How to Get to the Island

    How to Get to the Island

    Registration (Saturday only):

    1. 4200 Glendale Rd Pottersville, NY, 12860


    To the Island from the south (just after Elm Tree Ct, Schroon Lake, NY 12870):

    1. Take Interstate 87N (NYS Thruway)
    2. Exit 27
    3. Right at end of ramp
    4. Left at "T" intersection (US Route 9 - North)
    5. Approximately 5 miles
    6. On right just before entering town of Schroon Lake



    To the Island from the north (just before Elm Tree Ct, Schroon Lake, NY 12870):

    1. Take Interstate 87S (NYS Thruway)
    2. Exit 28 (Schroon Lake)
    3. Left at end of ramp
    4. Right at 1st intersection (US Route 9 - South)
    5. Drive about 2 miles through town
    6. Entrance to Island will be on your left

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an ATM there?

There is an ATM located in the Island bookstore, providing easy access to spending money for the week of camp.

Where can I send mail for a camper?

Please address mail for campers as follows:

Camper’s name & date of attendance
WOL Island
PO Box 600
Schroon Lake, NY 12870

How do I call a camper?

Please limit calls to campers to emergencies only. The office can be reached by calling (518) 532-7113 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. A message will be taken to your camper and they will return your call if necessary. Please limit calls after 10:00 PM to extreme emergencies only.

Are cell phones allowed?

Cell phones are not be permitted during camp. Individual exceptions may be made by camp staff to help accommodate unique/emergency situations.

What is your media policy?

Please do not bring cell phones, music/media players, computers, PDAs, radios, TVs and gaming devices

My camper is staying for more than one week...is there anything I should know?

We strive to maintain a safe, supportive, and Christ-centered camping environment. In order to ensure this environment, campers who are registered for four or more weeks will be evaluated after their second week of camp with the intention of ensuring that both the camp and camper’s needs are being met. Parents, or guardians, will be informed of the child’s progress and whether or not further action may be required.

If a camper’s behavior cannot be accommodated at our camp, the parent’s will be notified of their dismissal and a refund will be issued for any unused weeks of camp.

My camper lives outside the USA...is there anything I should know about?

Passports are required for all campers who are not US citizens. Upon arrival your camper should give these documents to the camp office for secure storage.

Should the need arise, a parent or guardian must be able to reach the camp property within 48 hours. If this is not possible a secondary contact is to be designated to do so.

Can a camper get transportation from the airport or bus stations?

Word of Life can provide transportation from the following locations to our camps:

Airplane

Word of Life provides roundtrip van shuttle service from Albany International Airport for $40 on Saturdays and $50 on any other day.

Bus

Adirondack Trailways makes frequent stops at the Bus Station in Schroon Lake, New York.

If your camper needs round-trip van shuttle service from Albany International Airport or the Pottersville Bus Station, please call (518) 494-1494 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM weekdays or e-mail bhess@wol.org to give advance notice. Please have your flight information ready when you call. A Word of Life staff member will meet your camper. Campers can give their return tickets to the camp office until departure time.

What is your Code of Conduct?

Please see our camps policies page for our Code of Conduct.

What is your Admissions Policy?

Please see our camps policies page for our Admissions Policy.

Does a camper need to have his own insurance policy?

Word of Life Camps are a non-profit, charitable organization dependent on God and His people. Those who use Word of Life facilities and/or engage in related activities, waive and release and claim for personal injury or property damage. Attendees agree to carry insurance or have the resources to cover the expenses related to personal injury or property damage.