Is there a Registration Deadline?
We accept registrations until the camp is full. 

Do I have to pay in full or can I submit a deposit?
You have several options provided to you that involve paying in full, deposit, installments, and with a credit card or by check.

Pay with a Credit Card:
1) Full Payment:  Register online and pay in full at time of online registration with credit card.
2) Deposit:  Register online and pay a $75 deposit with credit card and remaining balance will be charged to your credit card on the first day of camp.
3) Installment Plan:  Register online and pay a $75 deposit with a credit card and your credit card will be charged on subsequent dates with the final amount charged on the first day of camp.  You will be charged for any dates that have come and gone before the date of online registration.

Pay by Check:
1) Full Payment:  Register online and then mail in a check for the full amount.
2) Deposit:  Register online and then mail in a check for the $75 deposit, and pay the remaining balance on the first day of camp.

These options will be made available to you when payment is required at the end of the online registration process.

Will I receive a confirmation e-mail?
Immediately after you sign up for camp you will receive a confirmation e-mail as well as a receipt.

Can I print off a Registration Form and pay with a check?
You can register online and then elect to mail in a check for the $75 deposit or the full amount. 

What is your refund policy?
If in the event you are unable to attend camp, you will receive a refund as defined below. Please understand that this policy is not intended to be an aggravation or nuisance, but is necessary in order for us to provide a high level camp experience.  Refunds provided within 120 days of the credit card used will go directly back to that credit card, but if the time between the registration and refund request is longer than 120 days the refund will come in the form of a check.

• Cancellation notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to [email protected]
• Cancellations made 15 days or more prior to the start of camp will be awarded a full refund minus a $75 Deposit/Processing Fee.
• Cancellations made less than 15 days prior to the start of camp due to illness or injury requires a physician's written verification. Upon receipt of verification, we will issue a full refund minus the $75 Deposit/Processing Fee.
• No refunds will be provided for expulsion from camp.

Do I need to have my child get a physical?
A physical is not required for camp, however the online registration requires medical background and liability waiver.

Do I need to fill out any additional medical/insurance forms?
No, all the medical/insurance information is collected in the online registration process.

Do you have the capability to handle my son's food allergies in your dining hall?
Yes, each year we have campers with food allergies who work with the Dining Staff at Messiah to enable them to eat the cafeteria food.   If you wish to speak with someone about options within the cafeteria please e-mail Percell Green our Executive Chef at  [email protected]

Are health professionals available in case of an injury or illness?
Yes, we have certified Athletic Trainers that are available at camp.

Do you offer Discounts?
Yes, we have the following discounts available:

• A Sibling Discount of $20.00 is given to additional siblings who registers for camp and can be applied through the online registration process. This discount does not apply to other Messiah sports camps.
• A $20 Group Discount are available for those in Groups of 10 or more, and you must e-mail Bryan Brunk at bbrunk@messiah.edu to get the discount code before you sign up for camp.
• No more than one discount per wrestler.

Top 10 Housing Questions:

1. Do the dorms have air conditioning?
Yes, all of our dorm rooms have air conditioning. You are also welcome to bring a fan if you wish, but it is not necessary.
2. Are the dorms monitored?
Yes, we are very careful in monitoring campers in their dorm rooms. We have 2-4 Staff Members stay on each floor during camp and hold floor meetings in the evening. Dorms are also monitored during the afternoons and evenings when campers are in the dorm during free time.
3. Can I choose my roommate?
Yes, if you have another camper you would like to room with at Resident Camp please make sure they list your name as their "Roommate Request". We cannot honor roommate requests from only one of the two parties. PLEASE make sure ahead of time you have contacted the other party and they are committed to coming to camp as well.
4. What if I do not have a roommate request?
If you do not request a roommate you will be paired with another camper of similar age who does not have a roommate.
5. Are there rooms with multiple beds available?
Yes, we have a number of triples and quads available that we make accessible to our campers. These are handled on a "first come-first serve" basis which means we cannot guarantee availability. If you are interested in getting on the Triple/Quad Request List, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
6. Can Friends/Teams/Groups room near each other?
If you have two or more rooms of campers that would like to be housed near each other please indicate that in the "Near Roommates" section of the online registration. 
7. What if the roommate I requested doesn't register or withdraws from camp?
If your requested roommate doesn't register for camp or withdraws for some reason you will be placed with another camper of a similar grade who is in need of a roommate as well.
8. Are 7th Graders on the same floor as 12th Graders?
No, dorm floors are separated by similar grade.
9. Do the rooms have a refrigerator or ice machines?
No, the rooms do not have a refrigerator, but campers are able to bring their own small fridge.  There are no ice machines in the dorms, but Athletic Trainers can provide ice to injured campers at the fields.
10. Can I bring a TV and Game Console?
Yes, campers are allowed to bring a TV and Game Console for their dorm room to use during free time.