Parents’ Corner

We will send you a pre-arrival letter via email 6 weeks prior to the start date of your camp which includes a specific packing list for your camper's week of camp. Here is a generic packing list that may be helpful:

• Sleeping Bag & Pillow

• Small Backpack

• Towel for the Pool & a Towel for Shower

• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, glasses, etc.)

• Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries

• Water Bottle (please put your camper's name on it)

• Insect Repellant

• Sunscreen

• Swim Suit (Girls: No bikinis; Boys: No speedos)

• Sweatshirt

• Rain Jacket/Poncho

• 1-2 Pairs of Long Pants (need for horseback ride)

• Sneakers (Flip Flops & Crocs only permitted for the pool)

• Shower/Water Shoes (ex: flip flops, water shoes for pool, shower, creek stomps)

• Bible, Notebook/Journal, Pencil or Pen

• 2 Large, Heavy Duty Garbage Bags Labeled with Camper Name (for dirty clothes & end of week pack-up)

All prices are per person, unless otherwise noted. All camps require a non-refundable registration fee of $50 at the time of registration. The balance is due one month prior to the start date of the program, or upon registration if registering within one month of the program date. Checks or money orders can be mailed to the office, or you may pay by credit card through your account. Payments may be made in installments too.

Our rates have deliberately been kept low in order to make the camp experience available to all who wish to come. However, camperships are available for those who still have financial need. Learn more about camperships.

Final balance payments are due 30 days prior to your scheduled program.

Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to program will result in loss of deposit only. For cancellations made 15-30 days prior to the start of your program, 50% of payment made will be refunded, less non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made less than 15 days prior to the start of your program will result in a loss of all camp fees. Refunds will only be offered in the event of a medical emergency. Camp Hebron must receive prompt, written notice from a qualified physician verifying the camper's injury or illness. No-shows for any camp forfeit their entire camp fee. Children that are sent home for inappropriate behavior or homesickness are not eligible for a refund.

Yes. Your child can request up to 2 bunkmates.  Please note, if you or their friend have not added a Bunkmate Request through your online account we have no way of knowing they want to be together. To check if you have submitted any bunkmate requests, please, login to your account and fill out the “Bunkmate & Refer-a-Friend Form.” Refer-a-Friend discounts do NOT double as roommate requests. If siblings would like to room separately, please, let us know that information too.

Additionally, we try to create cabin groups within similar ages. We cannot guarantee that bunkmate requests outside of 1 grade level difference will be honored.

Nope. Once your “Bunkmate & Refer-a-Friend Form” has been filled out, you don’t need to do anything more. We’ll do the work on our end to make sure your children are rooming with their friends.

No, sorry. We believe that the best way to experience camp is to be fully present, So, our staff and campers have the unique opportunity to unplug from technology while they’re at Camp Hebron. We do encourage sending your campers emails through our one-way email system. Campers will also have some “down time” each day during which they can write letters home. Please send your child with stationary and stamps so you can read about their week! Also, you can check out photos of your child’s camp week through our SmugMug account.

Homesickness is a natural response to new situations and routines. Our schedules are packed with fun, age appropriate activities, which will help your child build relationships and experience new things. Often homesickness occurs during down time, meal times, and bed time. Please send your child will a favorite stuffed animal or book to bring a little bit of home to camp. Our staff are trained to comfort and counsel children who may experience homesickness. Leadership staff will check in with each cabin throughout the week and provide support for homesick campers. If a camper experiences extreme homesickness, camp staff will call home to seek parental advice.

Camp Hebron meals are delicious and the food is plentiful. Our kitchen staff prepares meals that are well balanced and appeal to kids and families. Alternatives are available for those with food allergies or strict diets. Please fill out all pertinent information on your child’s health form.

We want to take care of your child, but we need advanced notice to do so.  Please fill out all allergy and dietary restrictions on your child’s health form. If you have specific concerns or questions, please contact the Food Service Director (food@camphebron.org) at least 2 weeks in advance of your camper’s arrival to discuss details, view the menu and figure out options. 

Yes! Camper mail and emails will be distributed each day during lunch or dinner.

Mail can be sent to 957 Camp Hebron Rd., Halifax, PA 17032. Please, include your camper's name and cabin number on the envelope.

You may send one-way emails to your camper too. You may add those emails to your online account for a small fee. Emails can be sent to info@camphebron.org with your camper's name and cabin number in the subject line.

Yes. Camp photos are posted several times throughout the week on our password protected SmugMug account.

The album password is included in your pre-arrival letter.