Listed below are some questions that we receive through out the day, often asked by parents and coaches alike regarding diffrent aspects of our 2007 Middle School Camp. If there is a specific question that you have that is not addressed in this section, please do not hesitate to call us at our general camp information line located under the "contacts" link of this website.
Q: My Son has never played football, is this camp over his head?
A: No, this camp is not over his head by any means. As a matter of fact, if your son is new to this sport, this camp will be prefect for him. Because this camp is a fundamental work camp, he will receive some of the best fundamental training from some of the coaches he can get, he will also avoid bad habits that can be picked up from improper training.
Q: My son has been playing football for years and is very good, will this camp still be beneficial to him?
A: Yes, one of the first things we do at camp is seperate athletes based on grade, experience and skill level. Often times if a campers shows exeptional skill and knowledge he will be placed into an advanced group for his position. We have a staff that has worked with and trained athletes at the college and professional level, and no doubt will have the knowledge to bring your son to a skill level beyond where he is currently at.
Q:How do you select your staff?
A: As a camp line we have been around for several years, and have come to work with many coaches at the high school, college and professional level. To that end, our relationship with such coaches has lead to many of them being employeed with us. Our selection process is both indepth and rather involved, and every coach on our staff has had proven success advancing athletes to the next level at the position they are assigned with our camps. Combined our staff has more then 500 plus years of experience.
Q:When should we register?
A: We recommend early registration, this camp will fill on a first come, first serve basis, and we expect the camp to be full by mid-winter.
Q: Can my son be in the same cabin with his friends?
A: We do honor cabin mate requests when possible, when no request is made cabins are filled with athletes of the same age, and position when possible.
Q: Are parents allowed to visit during the day?
A: To keep distractions to a minimum, we have a closed campus policy that is effective during camp, however parents can ask the camp director for a visitors pass during certain listed hours set by the camp director, and if approved parents may come and watch during those hours.
Q: Are campers allowed to phone home during the day or at night?
A: We strongly discouarge campers from calling home while at camp, for reason's dealing with the prevention of homesickness. That said, any camper who wishes to call his parents parents will be allowed to do so between 8 - 9 p.m. at night, not baring an emergency in which a camp staff member will contact the parents immedatley.
Q: My son takes medication during the day, does he have to keep track of it?
A: If your son takes a medication, it must be checked in with the staff nurse, and she will be incharge of dispensing it during the approperate times to your son. By law, no camper my carry medications with him, or keep them in his cabin.
Q: What happens if my son gets hurt, or become's ill?
A: If your son gets hurt he will be immediatley looked at by our staff trainer, if the injury requires immediate medical attention we will attempt to call you, or the listed emergency contact. If we are unable to make contact with either party, we will act using our best judgement, and continue in our attempt to make contact with you. If your son becomes ill while at camp we will also attempt to make contact with you or your emergency contact.
Q: Can I send mail to my son while he is at camp?
A: Yes, snail mail we be accepted and given to the campers during the lunch period. E-mail however, will not be delivered.
Q: Can I pay with a Credit Card or an online check?
A: Through our partnership with Pay Pal you can pay with a Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, or an online check. You can also pay with your Pay Pal account if you have one. Pay Pal uses a 128 bit secure server for your protection, and we feel confident in their ability to handle our transactions, as they have done the for the past two years without any problems.
Q: Is there a number I can call to speak to an Off Season Representative?
A: Yes, call 616-819-9844 anytime from 9:00 am to 11:00 PM Monday thru Sunday.
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