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Camp Okawehna - FAQsBelow are some frequently asked questions about Camp Okawehna. Questions
Camp Okawehna lasts for six nights, starting on Saturday at noon with registration and concluding the following Friday morning after breakfast. Tuition is $65 per camper. Tuition includes registration, 3 meals a day, housing, 24-hour supervision, Camp T-shirt, completed arts and crafts projects and a week full of fun. Your child will be housed on our campus in a cabin setting, which includes bunk beds. Males and females are housed separately. Each cabin holds 6-9 people. Two counselors are in each cabin; one of the counselors is a trained health professional. Peritoneal dialysis patients and anyone who requires special needs are housed in one of the two lodges. All events are staffed during the day and night. At night, additional security is provided by counselor patrols. One counselor is required to stay with their campers during the nightly counselors meetings. We invite parents to bring their child to camp as well as pick them up if they live in the Nashville area. Otherwise, parents are not allowed at camp during the week of camp. Most camp counselors are trained medical professionals. We require a counselor application from each counselor as well as list of references to accompany the counselor application. For more information on how camp staff are selected, check out the Camp Staff page. Here are some phone numbers for reference while your child is at camp. In the event you must cancel your reservation, you will receive a
refund as defined below: In the event your child can not attend camp, please let us know as soon as possible. We have some children on the waiting list to attend camp and would fill these spots with cancellations. From the Nashville area: Take I-40 West towards Memphis, to exit # 172 (Dickson-Centerville), turn left, and proceed for 9 miles. The camp entrance is on the left--1 mile past the flashing red intersection. Click here to see a map of: Nashville and Lyles, Tennessee From the Memphis area: Take I-40 East towards Nashville, to exit # 172 (Dickson-Centerville), turn left, and proceed for 9 miles. The camp entrance is on the left--1 mile past the flashing red intersection. (Link to "Map-it") Click here to see a map of: Memphis and Lyles, Tennessee All children must be accompanied by an adult while traveling. Larger city groups will charter a bus for transportation to and from camp. Otherwise, children will be picked up and transported to camp by camp staff. Part of the camp experience is packing and taking a plane or bus to camp. Some tips for handling homesickness The key to dealing with homesickness is to prepare your youngster in advance. Ask a close friend or relative to register for the same camp session your child is attending. Discuss what camp will be like before your child leaves home and discuss any concerns. DO NOT tell children that you will rescue them if they do not like camp. Assure your child of your love. Send along a favorite stuffed animal. Do not go into great detail about what the camper will be missing at home. This is a personal matter. During the week it is not uncommon for camp to take a field trip to a local attraction. In this case, we think spending money is needed but not required. This is usually left up to the city group in which your child comes from. Children that come to camp without city group affiliation should have money for incidentals while at camp. During this time of year, the weather can be sometimes unpredictable, we suggest that your bring comfortable clothing and at least one sweatshirt or jacket as it might get cold during the evening activity. Bathing suits are needed for children who choose to swim and canoe as well. Otherwise recreational clothing and a good pair of walking shoes are required. For more information on the weather, check out The Weather Channel web site. Yes, towels and bedding are not provided. In case of an emergency, we have extra bedding and towels. CAMPERS PERSONAL LIST (Please label all items) LIST OF MEDICINE, DOSAGE, AND TIME TAKEN; ENOUGH MEDICINE FOR 7 DAYS LABELED WITH CAMPERS NAME (PLEASE INCLUDE ALL MEDICINE EVEN IF NOT TAKEN EXCEPT WHEN NEEDED) Optional Items Suggested for Counselors and Campers Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided in the common dining area from the afternoon of arrival through Friday morning breakfast. At each meal, we offer a variety of foods to appeal to different preferences. Snacks and water are also available at various sites within the camp ground every afternoon. Please do not send food to camp with your child. Meals are planned by a renal dietician to ensure that dietary requirements are met for all children. If your child requires a special diet, please contact the Camp Director. SAMPLE MENU Breakfast Lunch Dinner *Several Dinners throughout the week are a special theme such as Luau Night or BBQ Night. Contact InformationFor more information or questions please contact: Camp Okawehna © Copyright 2001-2002 Dialysis Clinic, Inc. 1633 Church Street, Suite 500 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 327-3061 All rights reserved. For information about this site, please contact the webmaster. |
