Camp Policies
| Behavior | Medications | Rules | Homesickness | Cancellations | Refunds |

Our Behavior Policy: Persons attending Camp Occohannock are expected to behave in a manner conducive to Christian living. Behavior deemed dangerous, inappropriate, or unmanageable by the Camp Director is grounds for dismissal from camp, (i.e.: fighting, possession of harmful items, constant misbehavior, etc.) Parents/Guardians will be contacted for youth as needed.

Camper Medications: All camper medications must be checked in with our Health Supervisor upon your arrival at camp. Contents and dosage must be properly labeled, and you should include written directions. Medications should be in their original containers. Appropriate staff will administer all medications.

Camp Rules:
1. Wear shoes at all times (except bed).
2. Do not throw anything.
3. Stay with your group.
4. Obey your counselor.

Homesickness Policy and Prevention:
With most campers, homesickness is preventable. Good preparation by families can give campers the confidence needed to fully enjoy a camp experience. Some prevention suggestions:

1. Do not tell campers how much you will miss them.
2. Set realistic and achievable camp expectations and goals.
3. Do not send your child away to camp after camp after camp.
4. Do not tell campers they can call home. It’s not our policy.
5. Reinforce positive aspects of camp and encourage learning.
6. Do not force a child to attend camp who has no desire to go.

Our staff is thoroughly trained in methods to prevent homesickness, and the nature of our program keeps campers active and engaged in camp activities and interpersonal relationships. If, however, your child becomes homesick:

1. All staff will do everything possible to address the cause.
2. Every attempt will be made to encourage the camper to stay.
3. If symptoms persist, the Director will call home to discuss options before you speak with your child.
4. If it is determine that the best option is for you to pick up your child, we will have the camper ready. There are no refunds for campers who leave early, as the expenses for their attendance have already been incurred.

Cancellations
Please notify the OOTB office (757) 442-7836 or ootbay@verizon.net in advance if your camper will not attend their session.

Summer Camp Refund Policy: The $50 deposit required at the time of registration is non-refundable. Other monies paid for summer camp is refundable up until 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the beginning of the camper's camp session.

Other Use Refund Policy: Other user group deposits are non-refundable and any other monies paid in additon to the deposit are not refundable as of 30 days prior to the date(s) of the event.