FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the spiritual emphasis?

Our camping program focuses on creating a positive Christian environment in order to help build strong character in the lives of young people. It is a place to have fun, make friends and learn more about God. We will openly promote who God is and share Biblical truths from God’s Word each and every day at camp through worship, music, prayer and devotions. However, we respect each individual camper’s right to make their own decision regarding this important spiritual matter. Every staff member is a follower of Christ and will model Jesus-like character.

Which camp should my child attend?

There are four different camps, based on age/grade level of the participant: 

• Jr. Camp: Ages 4-6 years (must have turned 4 on or before January 1st, 2012 and not entered 1st grade)
• D1: 1st and 2nd graders (grade camper is currently in)
• D2: 3rd, 4th and 5th graders (grade camper is currently in)
• O-Zone: 6th, 7th and 8th graders (grade camper is currently in)

Can my child attend a different camp due to his/her maturity and/or ability?

We have designed our camp activities and curriculum around the maturity and abilities of each age group. Please register your child in his or her appropriate camp according to grade level in school.

Do I pack need to pack a lunch for my child?

Yes, please pack your child’s lunch in an insulated bag with an ice pack Monday through Thursday. On Friday, we have pizza day and lunch is provided for all campers. Our camp Canteen does offer snacks but lunches are not available. Camp All-American holds to a strict no-nut policy. Any lunch item containing nuts or nut products will be thrown away. For the safety of our campers, please do not send your child with any nut products.

How much spending money should I send to camp with my child?

Each camper will visit the canteen with his or her counselor during the week. Snack and drink items can range in price from $0.15-$4.00. There will be a table in the lobby of the main entrance where parents will have the opportunity to see the merchandise area of the canteen where games, apparel, and books can be purchased. These items will range in price from $1.00-$30.00.

How do I communicate with the camp?

You can reach our guest services associates by calling 678-405-2266 or emailing camp@Perimeter.org.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation requests must be made in writing (via letter or email only) 30 days prior to your camper’s scheduled camp date. If a cancellation is requested after the 30 day deadline, a physician’s office receipt and note must be submitted indicating the child is unable to attend, or there must have been a death in the immediate family. The deadline for a cancellation of this nature is Friday noon prior to the start date of camp. A $25 fee per week per child applies to all cancellations.

Can my child make a buddy request for the week?

Yes, buddies can be requested. Part of the positive experience your camper will encounter at Camp All-American is the ability to meet new campers. We would encourage you not to specify a certain person to share your child’s camp week as it may not afford them this opportunity for possible growth. You may, however, make one buddy request per camper by inserting the name in the appropriate place in the application process. A buddy request needs to be documented in our system two weeks prior to their session. We will try to honor requests if campers are of the same age or grade level and the same gender. Children not in the same grade should be no more than one grade apart in school. Buddy requests must be mutual and it must be a specific child, not a group of children. Inserting more than one name as a buddy request may result in no request being granted. Note: As the request MUST be mutual before we will consider it, please contact your buddy request prior to inserting their name in this section to ensure they have selected your camper as well. We make every effort to accommodate all requests, but buddy requests are never guaranteed.

Can changes be made to my child’s schedule or buddy request?

All changes must be requested in writing (via letter or email only) no later than 2 weeks prior to the start date of camp. This includes changes of specialty for D1 or D2 Campers, specialty track for O-Zone campers, or change of dates attending. All changes requested will be made depending on availability at no charge.  If you would like to add or change a buddy request to a child’s registration information the request must be made in writing at least 2 weeks before the camp week will begin.

My child is not a swimmer/strong swimmer. How will he/she be supervised during pool time?

We have 3 different pool/water activity settings: Splash Pad (totally self-contained; no standing water) for Junior campers; Zero-Entry Pool (0-3 1/2 ft) for Junior and D1 campers; Activity Pool (3 ft.-8 ft) for D2 and O-Zone campers. There will be 4 lifeguards, 2 head guards, and 1 pool manager on duty at all times for the different pools. Counselors will also accompany their campers when they are in the pool. All campers will be given a swim test to be able to swim in the deeper parts of each pool.

What is your policy on behavior problems?

Parents will be contacted if there is a continuous problem of non-participation in the program, bullying, stealing, telling off-color stories or using such language, or any other behavior that detracts from the Christian and wholesome environment that Camp wishes to provide. Profanity and cut-downs are prohibited. The use of alcohol, non-prescription drugs, or tobacco in any form is not permitted by campers or staff. Poor behavior on the part of the camper could lead to his or her dismissal from camp.

How are campers grouped for the week?

Junior Campers – 6:1 ratio. Day Campers – 8:1 ratio. All campers are separated by gender and age/grade. For buddy requests, exceptions will be made if they are one grade apart. Buddies do not have to be in the same specialty to be placed in the same group.

Does my child have to attend all 10 camp weeks to participate?

No, children are welcome to attend as many or as few weeks of camp as desired.

Is there a discount for siblings attending camp together?

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a sibling disount.

Is the cost of camp a different price if my child does not attend the whole week?

The cost of camp is not pro-rated based on days attended, as another child is not able to fill another camper’s space for only a few days of the week.

What do I do if my child becomes ill before camp?

If a child is ill and must cancel attendance, a doctors note and receipt must be provided to the guest services associates by noon of the Friday before the camp week in question begins. A cancellation request must also be issued in writing (letter or email) and submitted along with the other required items. A $25 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations.

Where do I drop off my camper on Monday morning?

On Monday mornings, all campers will enter the building at the Sanctuary Entrance. Greeters will provide you with directions to enter the building. You will then head to the back of the lobby where you will find your child’s grouping information for the week. Don’t forget to pick up your t-shirt if it is your first week of camp for the summer. Each child receives one camp t-shirt per summer.

Where should I park?

Whether entering our parking lot from Old Alabama or Medlock Bridge Road, parents can easily park outside of the Sanctuary Entrance. Please keep in mind that our parking lot cannot be crossed due to barriers in place for our campers’ safety. You must exit the parking lot onto the same road where you entered. Safety precautions should be taken if exiting onto Old Alabama Road in order to turn left. There is no street light at this location and making a left handed turn can be difficult.

What do I do in order to pick up my child early?

Although we understand that absences will happen, we ask that you help us to make your child’s camp experience great by limiting absences during the week. Please plan doctor’s visits and other appointments for times when your child is not attending camp. If you must pick up your camper early please contact us at least 2 hours prior by calling 678-405-2266 to make arrangements. If you arrive without adequate notice to pick up a child early, please expect a wait of at least 30 minutes, as our campus is large and your camper’s schedule of activities may have them playing quite a distance from the building.

What do I do if my child has special needs?

Although Camp All-American desires to accommodate all children, we, unfortunately, are not able to accommodate children with special needs who are unable to function within our camp structure. Please call with any questions: 678-405-2266.

What should my child wear to camp?

Please dress your child for outdoor play since we do play hard and get dirty. Each child should also wear tennis shoes; open-toed shoes should not be worn. A hat is also a helpful item to protect your child from the sun. Please apply sunscreen to your camper before drop-off as well. Campers can wear their camp t-shirt any day of the week, but should wear their camp t-shirt on Tuesday for the group photo.

How much time will my child be spending outside/inside while at camp?

This varies depending on which camp your child is participating in. Sample schedules are available for you to review for each camp and will give you a good idea how your child’s day at camp will be structured. The amount of time Day Campers (1st-5th graders) spend outside will greatly depend on their specialty choice for the week. The Camp Nurses will monitor the heat index, smog levels, etc. each day throughout the summer and notify camp leadership if changes need to be made to ensure our campers’ safety.

What should my child bring to camp?

Each child should have a backpack that will hold all personal belongings. Other items needed are: 

• towel
• swim suit
• sun block
• re-fillable water bottle
• money for canteen items (optional)
• lunch in an insulated lunch bag including an ice pack

Please write your child’s name on all items that come to camp. Our lost and found begins to resemble the local Wal-Mart during camp season.

What are the payment options for registration?

1. Pay in full.
2. Pay 25% at the time of registration and the remaining balance on June 1st.
3. Apply for scholarship should there be a need within your family

What time does camp begin/end?

Morning drop-off begins at 8:30 AM. Camp begins at 9:00 AM. Pickup begins each day at 4:00 PM and ends at 4:20 PM.

Are early and late childcare hours offered?

Yes, both early and later childcare hours are an option. Early drop-off begins each morning at 7 am at the Sanctuary Entrance. Late childcare ends at 6 pm each day. Early and late childcare can be added to a child’s registration at the initial time of registration or on the day that the care is needed. Additional fees apply for this service.

Can I tour your facilities?

Yes. Register for a camp tour!

What do I do if my child is on a waitlist?

If you have a child on the waitlist, we will contact you by phone if a space should become available for him or her to attend with us. If we contact you, please be prepared to pay for the camp week over the phone when contacted.

My family is interested in participating in other programs offered by Perimeter Church. How do we get involved?

Camp All-American is a ministry of Perimeter Church. We would love to have you and your family join us in other programs that may interest you. If you would like to speak with someone about getting involved, please contact Brent Curl at 678-405-2284 or brentc@perimeter.org. Perimeter programs and ministries: 

• Church Service times
• Children’s Sunday programs/Kidstown
• Women’s Ministries/Groups
• Men’s Ministries/Groups
• Junior High
• Senior High
• Support Groups
• Single Mom Sundays
• Youth Mentor Programs
• Seasons of Life Communities
• Counseling Department

What time is your church service?

Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 AM in the Sanctuary and Day Chapel*
Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 AM in the Sanctuary, Hanger*, and Day Chapel*
*communion will be served at these services

Can I attend some of my child’s camp activities during the day?

Yes, parents are invited to attend the all camp assemblies each Friday that their children are camping with us. The assembly is a time for parents and campers to watch the camp video of the week, see some of our campers perform on stage and a time for parents to learn what the camp week was all about. In order to keep our campus a safe environment and to protect the experience for each of our campers, we ask that parents not visit our campus at other times during the week unless picking up or dropping off a camper.

My child has been held back in school. Can he attend a different program because of his age?

Children who have repeated grade levels may attend camp in the appropriate grade level according to their age. Each child attending with this situation must attend as the same grade level for the entire portion of summer that they camp with us.

My family does not attend Perimeter Church, can we attend your camp?

Yes, all community members are welcome to participate in our programs. Our programs are designed for anyone to participate regardless of former participation at Perimeter Church.

What happens during Bible time?

Campers spend time each day working on weekly scripture memorization and learning about Bible figures, the Truth of God’s word, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

How do you hire your staff members?

We have a very thorough screening process at Camp All-American to ensure we are hiring the best possible summer staff to care for our campers. We only hire college-age students who have been evaluated based on an extensive written application, personal interview, feedback from three references, and a background check.

What is Perimeter Church’s denomination?

Perimeter Church belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The PCA is a relatively young denomination, having been formed in 1973. The PCA is committed to the infallibility and authority of the Bible and the primacy of the Great Commission, with our roots in the truths of the Reformation. For more information, refer to www.perimeter.org.

Do you have a nurse on site?

We have two nurses on campus at all times. If a child visits the nurse while at camp, our head nurse will contact you about your child’s visit.

Does Perimeter church have a school?

Perimeter Church does have a Covenant school. Children can attend K-8th grades. To learn more about the school please contact Sue Fowler at sfowler@perimeter.org. More information can also be found at www.perimeterschool.org.