Day Camp

What to Bring

• Bible
• Water Bottle
• Hat and/or Sunglasses
• Day Pack (small bag/backpack)
• Extra Clothes
• Tennis Shoes
• Bathing Suit (modest)
• Towel

Medications

When checking-in your camper you will need to notify the staff member if your camper has medication to be checked-in. Your camper’s counselor will hold onto medication for your camper throughout the week. 

(IMPORTANT: All medication must be in the original container with patient name/dose). 

By signing in medications to the Camp staff you are giving them permission to administer approved medications.

What not to Bring to Camp

Please leave the following items at home:

• Cell Phone
• Walkie­ Talkies
• Knives or anything sharp
• Pets – Not even little cute pets.
• Tobacco Products
• Alcohol or Drugs
• Your Own Harness / Helmet
• Electronic Devices
• Toys from Home
• Personal Sports Equipment – We will provide everything needed for camp.

Health & Safety

Your child’s safety is important to the staff here at Black Diamond Camp. Visit this page for more information on how we keep camper’s safe.

Camper Code of Conduct

Camper Code of Conduct will be covered in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner during camp orientation. Our purpose in maintaining this code of conduct is to show that we are all here to build each other up and encourage one another in love at all times. As such, the following behaviors are not allowed at Black Diamond. If observed, campers are required to notify the camp director or a staff member immediately: ­

• Use or Possession of Alcohol, Drugs, or Tobacco
• Sexual Behavior ­of any kind
• Self­-Mutilation
• Eating Disorders ­
• Stealing or Lying ­
• Profanity ­or Inappropriate Language or Conversation ­
• Negative or Disrespectful Attitudes
• Skipping Activities or Sessions ­
• Bullying, Physical Abuse or Sexual Abuse ­
• Contraband Use or Possession
• Gossip ­or verbal abuse
• Keeping medications ­or failure to turn in or report medication

Abusive Behavior and Defiant Disobedience- Abusive behavior and defiant disobedience will NOT be tolerated and will be potential grounds for dismissal. This includes abusive behavior to self (drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, and self-­mutilation) or to others (bullying, fighting, and verbal abuse). If abusive behavior or defiant disobedience becomes apparent, please notify the camp director or a staff member immediately.

Sexual Misconduct or Abuse- Sexual misconduct or abuse will not be tolerated. Sexual misconduct or abuse will be grounds for dismissal and will require a meeting with the Director and notification of the Executive Director and Parents. If you observe sexual misconduct or abuse occurring, please notify the camp director or a staff member immediately.

Relationships- Black Diamond does not allow physical relationships between minors. All staff members will remain alert and vigilant for any signs of inappropriate conduct between minors. Youth of the opposite sex are not allowed to be alone together. Youth Campers are expected to not engage in sexual touching of any kind. ­Do your best to avoid and do not initiate kissing, frontal hugs, holding hands, back rubs, tickling, etc. No bullying, physical abuse or verbal harassment of any kind.

Camp Credit & Squirrel Bags- Deposit funds for the purchase of snacks or merchandise, or pre-order a “Squirrel Bag” filled         with goodies and gear for your camper.

Cell Phones / Devices Policy- There is no app for this. Stop, listen and look around. Nature is amazing! Enjoy it while you can. Please leave your cell phones and devices at home.

Getting to Camp

Black Diamond is located at: 19830 SE 328th Pl Auburn, WA 98092. Visit the Directions page for more information.

For directions call Customer Service at (253) 939-0488.

Meals- We are very active at camp and provide all campers with a healthy meal during lunch hour. Lunch and a snack are included in your camp fees.

Lost & Found

Please label your child’s belongings. Black Diamond Camps is not responsible for any lost or broken items. If you child has lost an item at Camp, please contact Customer Service at Black Diamond Camp at (253) 939-0488.

What to do in case of an emergency:

We want kids to establish their independence. But if there’s a home emergency, contact the camp Director, Andrew Hurst at (360) 939-3863.

Payment Policy

Individual Registrations

• 20% deposit required at time of registration; remaining balance due 1 week before each session begins
• $35 transfer fee for change of dates
• $150 cancellation fee; non-refundable within 30 days of the event

If you have questions, please contact Andrew Hurst at (360) 939-3863 or use the Contact Us form.

What is Parent Experience?

This event is a chance for parents to see Camp, meet the counselors, and experience the fun your camper(s) has been having all week. Starting every Friday night throughout the weeks of Day Camp at 6:00pm outside Granite Mountain, our Gym, we will provide dinner and activities for you and your family to participate in at no extra cost! Online RSVP is required for this event and is included in the registration process.

Friday Day Camp Check Out

In addition to our 4:00pm pick-up on Friday, we will provide an optional late check-out for families attending the parent experience. Pick-up will be located at the playground in the middle of Camp and will be available until 5:45pm. Please, follow the prompt signs to the playground and have your I.D. ready to authorize your camper’s pickup. Any pickup after 5:45pm will be at the Granite Mountain Gym.

Family Check-In

Upon arrival, please head to the Check-in Tent, located outside the Granite Mountain Gym, before going to dinner. Here we will have family waivers to sign and wristbands to hand out that will allow you to participate in the event. We will also be having a free raffle for a chance to win camp prizes!

Retail

There will be retail available for purchase at our Check-in Tent which is located outside the Granite Mountain Gym!

Tentative Event Schedule

6:00-6:30pm -

• Check in
• Dinner
• Raffle Drawing

6:30-7:30pm - Activities*

• 3D Climbing Wall
• Inflatable Slide
• Gaga Ball
• S’mores

*Activities are subject to change.