Camp Ashmere a Christian summer camp has served youth since 1915. The camp is a ministry of the First Baptist Church of North Adams

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is there a lost and found at camp? 
How may I purchase a camp photo? 
How much money should I place into my camper's store account? 
At what time may I pick up my camper on Saturday? 
At what time may I check in my camper on Sunday? 
What type of footwear should I send with my camper? 
What type of swimwear should I send with my camper? 
What items are prohibited at camp? 
How do you protect against H1N1?

What is the camp refund policy?
What is the returned check policy?

Can I use camp to deduct child care expenses on my tax return?

Is there a lost and found at camp? 
Yes. While our staff does their best to send campers home with everything they came with to camp, items of clothing, towels, shoes and other personal items do get left at camp. To help us with this process, please make sure that your camper's belongings are clearly labeled. We will hold lost and found items until the end of the camping season. At that time, we will donate the Lost and Found items to the Salvation Army. 

How may I purchase a camp photo? 
Each camp session has a group photo taken each week. Pictures are $5 and should be pre-ordered either during our online registration process or during check-in on Sunday afternoon. There are usually a few extra photos available on Saturday morning, however, there is no guarantee that photos will be available. Day camp photos will be available after the Family Day activities at the camp store on Friday evening. 

How much money should I place into my camper's store account? 
$10 for the week ought to cover most food and drink items. If you would like your camper to buy an article of clothing or other piece of camp memorabilia, then you can include that amount to your camper's store account money. Registering your camper online provides you with two new options: 1. You may include a $10 T-shirt in your transaction. 2. You may include an amount, which you specify, to be added to your child's store account. 

At what time may I pick up my camper on Saturday? 
Campers are released between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If you need to pick up your camper earlier please inform the camp registrar during registration on Sunday. 

At what time may I check in my camper on Sunday? 
Registration begins sharply at 2:00 p.m. If you are going to be arriving later that day, please call the camp office (413.655.2650) or email. 

What type of footwear should I send with my camper? 
Your camper will need several types of footwear at camp. Please mark all footwear with your camper's name, and be sure to send at least the following: * Two (2) pairs of sneakers to play the various field games. * A pair of sandals/flip-flops to wear while walking to the waterfront and while boating. Campers are NOT allowed to walk around barefoot at camp, except at the waterfront. 

What type of swimwear should I send with my camper? 
Swimwear should be appropriate for a Christian camp (i.e. trunks for boys, and either one-piece or tankini for girls). The Waterfront Director may ask your child to wear a T-shirt over their bathing suit, if deemed inappropriate. Campers are in the water numerous times each day, so each camper should have at least two (2) bathing suits and several (2+) towels. Please remember to place your camper's name on each item. 

What items are prohibited at camp? 
Over the years we've found that personal electronic devices detract from the camp experience. Campers may not bring: * Cell phones * Personal music devices (cd players, iPods) * Hand-held video game systems. No tobacco products, alcohol, or drugs (except those

prescribed by a Doctor and logged in the infirmary) are allowed at camp. 

 

How do you protect against H1N1?

Camp Ashmere has put into effect procedures to protect your children from the H1N1 flu. A written protocol will be available at camp for you to read as you arrive. The CDC has provided all residential camps with specific guidelines which we will be following. 

What is the camp refund policy?

Refunds will only be granted on the following criteria:

  1. All personal checks must have cleared prior to any refunds being issued
  2. The $50.00 registration deposit is Non-Refundable
  3. Campers who never arrive at camp will receive half tuition refund less any campership aid granted to the camper by Camp Ashmere or the First Baptist Church. If Camp Ashmere is notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the enrolled camp session, the family is eligible to receive a full refund of the tuition (not counting the registration fee)
  4. Any camper who leaves once the session begins will not receive a refund, but if the camper leaves prior to Tuesday, they will be eligible for a half tuition credit towards a session next year, based on the session attended (not counting registration fee)
  5. Any payment made by credit card will have a credit card assessment fee of $6.00 deducted from any refund issued
  6. If Camp Ashmere cancels a session due to low enrollment or other factors, a full refund will be issued, or the payment may be applied to another camp session that your camper is eligible for
  7. Store refunds will be given upon departure, after meeting with the business manager
  8. If you purchased a camp picture for this session, the camp picture will be mailed to you at an additional cost of $1.50, taken from the store account or paid prior to your departure

    Camp Ashmere Trustees 10/8/2002, revised 5/11/2009 

What is the returned check policy?

  1. Checks returned for insufficient funds will be re-deposited a second time. Camp Ashmere will asses a $25.00 returned check fee.
  2. All future payment to Camp Ashmere must be made in cash, certified bank check or money order.

Camp Ashmere Trustees 10/8/2002, revised 5/11/2009 

 

Can I use camp to deduct child care expenses on my tax return?

 Yes, under current guidelines, you can deduct expenses to the level allowed by the IRS. 
Contact the business office for our tax number.

 

 

 

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