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Ascension School Camp and Conference CenterCamp InformationA typical day at camp includes blocks of time for Christian Education, crafts, swimming, recreational activities, and programs for the entire camp in the evening. Resource Staff assists the Program Director and resident staff in providing program for youth camps. Adult volunteers are always needed to apply to be Resource Staff for any of the summer programs. See the attached letter for more information.
Registration Please use this year’s light yellow forms only. (Download registration form here. pdf ) Additional forms are available from local Cove Coordinators or from the school. All information must be filled out and the medical authorization and release signed by the parent or guardian. All registrations are due at Ascension school 7 days before the start of the desired camp. Financial Assistance Scholarships are available through local Cove Coordinators at Eastern Oregon Episcopal parishes or contact Ascension School. If a camper is receiving assistance, the Cove Coordinator must sign and fill in the appropriate amount for the school to accept a registration. Payment A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 will hold a space. The total amount being provided by the camper is due no later than 7 days before start of the desired camp. All registration forms should be given to the local
coordinator or sent to: Check in for all youth camps except Discovery and Arts Camps begin at 3 PM on the first scheduled day of camp. Please try to be at camp before 5:00 PM. Campers can not be attended to before 3 PM. Arts camp begins at l0am Wed. and ends Sat. with the Cove Cherry Festival! Departure Sessions end at 8:30 am on the last day of camp. Please let us know on the registration form who will pick up Campers.
Mail Campers and parents will want to hear from each other, so packing stamped self-addressed envelopes and postcards is a good idea. We encourage parents to send cheerful notes to campers, but please avoid mentioning how the camper is missed at home (as this can lead to homesickness). Send mail at least four days before the end of camp to assure delivery to a camper. Care Packages Packages from home are symbols of love and are intended to please the camper. To camp staff, they are often a problem creating upset stomachs or hurt feelings. We suggest that they be kept small, and include traveling or card games that encourage sharing among other campers. Ascension street address is 1006 Church St., Cove OR 97824.
Cars High school students driving to camp must turn their keys over to the program director at the time of arrival. Keys will be returned the last day of camp. Lost and Found Any item that is lost or found will be brought to the check out on the last morning of camp. Please label campers’ belongings. Ascension School will not be responsible for items left behind. All lost and found items not claimed will be turned over to a local charity in September. Emergency In case of an emergency at home there is phone service at camp. Messages will be delivered to campers. The camp phone is (541) 568-4514. What to Bring to Camp Bring a Friend! Please leave pets, tape decks, and radios at home. Cell phones will be in custody of the staff. All medicine must be in the Original Labeled Container and will be dispensed by camp personnel.
Directions to camp: From 1-84 exit @ La Grande, take
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Our facilities include dorm cabins with bunk
beds, showers and bathrooms. We pride ourselves in offering appetizing,
well-balanced meals.
Health Care Ascension School has a professional
health care provider in residence during all Youth camps excluding
Discovery. All campers are covered by the camp’s accident policy which is
secondary coverage to the family’s own insurance. The coverage provided is
a limited medical reimbursement policy, covering emergency and first aid
services.
