What Is Camp Life Like?
Housing
Campers are housed two per room in Academy dormitories, known as "barracks," on campus. Rooms will be assigned to campers in the barracks according to age and camp. Camper preferences for staying with each other will be taken into consideration if suggested. We will do our best to accommodate all of our campers.
Meals
The Academy Regimental Mess serves three meals per day. There are also barbeques and cookouts and other special occasions where different food options are available. Please be sure to share any food allergies or dietary restrictions your camper may have and we will work to accomidate those special requests. Specialty options such as birthday cakes and pizza parties can be arranged with Sodexo prior or during camp.
Staff
Our Summer Camp Staff of approximately 50 caring men and women (either from the local area or international locales) includes camp commandants, assistant commandants, counselors, teaching faculty, sports coordinators, medical staff, food service staff, and other personnel. We maintain a camper to counselor ratio of seven to one or better. Academic courses have class sizes between five and ten campers to one teacher, depending on subject and age group.
Medical Support
Minor ailments are treated promptly by our nursing staff at the Academy Health Center which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while overnight camp is in session. A staff physician is on call 24 hours a day. Local hospitals may be used for additional medical support if needed.
New Cell Phone Policy
Any camper who brings a cell phone MUST turn it into the Head Commandant and will be permitted to use it only at certain times during the camp week. We have adopted this policy due to lost or stolen cell phones, inappropriate use of text messaging and picture taking. We encourage campers to participate in sporting activities and socailize with friends instead of relying on cell phones.