Phone Calls / E-mail / Mail
PHONE CALLS
Campers do not have access to a telephone to make or receive calls during their stay. Camp helps children feel comfortable being away from their parents and home. If we allowed phone calls, we would not accomplish this. In the event of an emergency, call the camp office and leave a message for the Director who will contact you as soon as possible.
FAMILY VISITS
We ask that parents do not visit their children while they are at camp. Visits can disrupt the program schedule and add to homesickness. If there is a family emergency and you need to pick your child up earlier than expected, please contact the camp office. We understand the desire to know how your child is doing and we strongly encourage you to write letters to your child.
E-MAIL
You may e-mail your child while he or she is at camp, however your child will not be able to send an e-mail back. Send e-mail to
camper@jamesoncamp.org and remember to put your child’s full name in the subject line. We will distribute your e-mail as we do regular mail. Due to possible virus attacks, we will not download attachments sent to campers including cards and photographs.
CAMPER MAIL
We hand out mail each day at camp, and all campers love to receive letters from home. Some things to keep in mind are:
1) Camp is only a week long, so be sure to write your letter early in the session or before your child even leaves home.
2) Your child may be homesick and definitely miss you, so try to say things such as, “Hope you’re having fun,” or, “Looking forward to seeing you soon,” instead of things such as, “We wish you were home.”
3) Please remember to put your child’s name on the envelope.
4) Please remember the camp experience is different for each child. Don’t be surprised if your child’s letters share about homesickness. This is common for first time campers. If you have concerns about your child, please contact Tim at (317) 241-2661 or
tim@jamesoncamp.org.mailto:tim@jamesoncamp.org
