frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions:

How many campers are in each group?
Groups are divided by age and gender, and are limited to 15 children per group. Each group is supervised by
a senior counselor and one or two junior counselors.

What kind of experience do counselors have?
Our counselors often return to camp year after year, and many of them were campers here as children.
Usually our junior counselors attended our CIT program before being offered a job. Then they work along
with a senior counselor for several years, and when they are old enough and experience enough, they
become senior counselors. We will also hire people with previous child care or summer camp experience from
other sources. All staff members attend pre-camp training, which includes being first aid and CPR certified.
Lifeguards are certified, and at least one of them attends a special course from the American Red Cross to
be able to give the campers proper swimming lessons. Every staff member is required to provide a current
police background check before beginning employment each summer, and references are throughly checked.

Is there a discount if I have more than one child?
Yes, Camp Pegnita has a sibling discount of $25.00 on the weekly rates only.

How deep is the pool?
The water is 5 feet at the deepest end of the pool. When your child first attends camp, the lifeguards will
give them a "deep water test" to see if they will be allowed in the deeper half of the pool. Through out the
summer, they can re-take the test if they do not pass it at first. The Montessori preschool children are only
allowed in the very shallowest part of the pool.

When is Open House?
Open House will be on Friday evening on June 4th from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Camp begins the following Monday.

Can I come and see Camp Pegnita before then?
Of course! Anyone is welcome to call or e-mail and schedule a visit through out the year.

What should children bring with them to camp?
Campers need to bring a lunch, sunscreen (which should also be applied by parents before they are dropped
off in the morning), swimsuit, towel, sandals for the pool, bug repellant, and a backpack or bag to keep
everything in. It is a good idea to label everything, so when it is misplaced we may return it to you.
Campers should wear closed-toed shoes to avoid injury while playing outdoors, and wear clothes that you
don't mind getting dirty.

What are children not allowed to bring to camp?
Campers should not bring anything valuable to camp, as we cannot guarantee that it will not be damaged or
misplaced. Also, electronic games, personal music players, expensive cameras, cell phones, and any
potentially dangerous items (such as pocket knives) are not allowed. Please remember also that the more
they bring with them, the more that may get lost...