Registrtion

+ What does the registration process look like?

1. Register here.

2. You'll be prompted to create an account. The account you create allows you to log back in and make changes or view your registration. You will be able to see your balance, make payments, add options, enter any dietary resrictions, change health form information, etc.
3. Pay minimum deposit of $75 per week/camper.

+ How do I edit my registration form after it's been submitted?

The best way to make a registration change is to log back into the account you made on our website. The account you create allows you to make changes or view your registration.

You will be able to see your balance, make payments, add options, change health form information, etc. You can change your authorized pick up list, add teammate requests, edit your extended hours.

LOG IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT

+ Can my camper be in a cabin with her/his friend?

We guarantee cabinmmate requests for each camper if the campers:

• mutually request each other
• are the same gender
• are the same grade or within one grade of each other

We try to grant (but cannot guarantee) non-mutual requests and requests for cabinmmates of more than one grade difference.

We cannot grant requests for cabinmmates of the opposite gender or if they are more than 2 grades apart.

If you have a teammate request after submitting your registration form, email the camp registrar at registration@blbcolympia.com

Pricing & Payments

+ Do you offer discounts or scholarships?

Yes! We offer military, pastor, and missionary discounts, as well as some limited scholarship oppertunities.

Military discount: 15% off the camp fee to dependents of active duty military personnel. Must present a miliary I.D.

Pastor/Missionary discount & Scholarships: For all information about about these kinds of discounts, please contact the registrar HERE

INCLUDE IN THE EMAIL:

1. Your Name
2. Camper's Name
3. Weeks your child will be attending

We do not offer a sibling discount.

+ How do I pay my deposit and remaining balance?

There are a couple of ways!

1. ONLINE: You can pay online by logging back into your account and selecting the session you would like to pay for!

2. IN PERSON: You can either bring your payment to the camp office, call with credit card information, or mail your payment to:

BLBC attn: Registration, 6521 Fairview Rd SW, Olympia WA, 98512

+ When is the remaining balance due?

You must pay your remaining balance in full when your child arrives on camp.

To make the check-in process as simple as possible, we recommend completing this step in your online account before your arrival to camp HERE.

+ What is your cancellation policy?

The $75 deposit is non-refundable

Cancellation requests received at least two weeks before the first day of camp will be refunded minus your deposit paid.

If a cancellation request is received less than two weeks prior to the first day of camp, a cancellation fee of $25 will be charged in addition to the deposit.

No refund will be given for: a dismissal due to disciplinary action, homesickness, late arrival, early departure (except for sickness or family emergency), or for campers who do not attend and do not notify the camp of the cancellation.

To cancel or change your registration: contact the Main Office by email, phone, or in person.

Meals

+ We have some food allergies. Do you have meal options available?

Yes! We have meal options for:

• gluten free
• dairy/lactose-free
• vegan
• nut-free
• vegetarian

The food line (buffet) and salad bar does not have shell fish or tree nuts. There are sealed packets of peanut butter available at the condiment station.

+ How do you address food allergies?

We pass along allergy information you list on registration to both your camper's cabin leader and the Food Service Department. If your camper has a significant food allergy requiring special meals, please notify us in advance.

+ Can we pick the meals served?

No. All meals are planned several months in advance.

Health & Safety

+ What if my camper is sick?

While we hope your camper never has to miss a day, we work hard to protect all campers health and well-being. Please do not bring your child to camp if they are unwell so we can create a safe and healthy environment for all campers.

If he or she is sick, please email the camp registrar HERE to confirm your camper's planned attendance for the remainder of the week or to cancel his or her registration.

Wellness Guidelines:

• Fever: temperature of 100 degrees or higher, especially if child also has: sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, earache or irritability. Children should be ‘Fever Free’ without the assistance of fever-reducing medication for at least 48 hours before returning.
• Cold/Flu Symptoms: thick, green or yellow mucus drainage or frequent cough
• Diarrhea: watery stools within the last 24 hours
• Vomiting: within the last 24 hours
• Rash: undiagnosed body rash, especially with fever or itching
• Sore Throat: with fever and swollen glands
• Eye Discharge: thick mucus or pus draining from the eye, or red/pink eye(s)
• Not feeling well: unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, or irritable
• Head Lice: if she/he has head lice or nits (eggs); all lice/nits must be removed before returning to camp.
• Students receiving antibiotic treatment for diagnosed infections are required to be on medication for AT LEAST 24 hours before returning.

+ What if my camper starts to feel sick or gets hurt while at camp?

In an emergency situation we will immediately call 911 and then call you.

For non-emergency situations, we will give you a call to discuss your camper's situation and may ask you to come pick them up.

We have a limited supply of basic over-the-counter medications and first aid supplies that our camp nurse will dispense as needed and in accordance with your instructions.

We will ask you to supply medications and supplies for ongoing needs. (More info below.)

+ What about my child's medications?

All campers need to turn in their medications (prescription and over-the-counter) at to the nurse upon checking in.

Emergency inhalers and epi-pens may be kept and will be carried by his/her Cabin Leader unless otherwise discussed. Please bring this up at check-in if you have specific instructions for us.

• Keep all medications in their original container or packaging.
• Put all medications into a Ziploc bag labeled with the camper's name and date of birth.
• Submit the Medication Administration Report online form prior to arrival by emailing our Registrar at: [registration@blbcolympia.com]. You can download that form HERE

+ How are campers kept safe while swimming or on the boats?

We take water safety very seriously. Both the pool and the lake have shallow and deep swim areas. Each camper must pass our swim test to swim in the deep end of the lake or pool, ride on a tube, or go on the blob.

The swim test includes a down and back (waterfront) and a double down and back (pool). Campers are asked to tread water for 60 seconds. Campers that do not pass or do not wish to take the swim test may swim in the shallower areas of the lake or pool. Campers may retake the test each day until they pass.

We hire Red-Cross certified lifeguards who are on duty during all swim times. Other staff members are also at the pool with campers - some designated as swimmers and some as guards. We train our boat drivers, and they must have a current Washington Boating License.

Campers always wear an approved PFD (personal floatation device) when on a boat, tube, canoe, or blob. If you send a life jacket from home for your camper to use at other times, please also send a note or email explaining that he or she should wear it while swimming. If your child does not pass the swim test, he/she may still ride on the boat but will not be permitted to ride on the tube.

+ How do you choose your staff members?

All of our staff members complete an extensive application and interview process and we run background checks on all employees (both federal and county). Staff members are chosen for their faith in Christ, skills, and leadership qualities.

Camp Store

+ What is for sale in the camp store?

We carry a varitey of camp apparel, merchandise, and fun trinkets to remind your camper of the memories made at BLBC. We also carry candy, snacks (like chips and cookies), and drinks (including espresso).

+ How much money should I give my camper to spend?

The amount varies from camper to camper but is typically between $20 and $40+. Campers have the oppertunity to visit the Camp Store daily.

What to bring

+ What should my camper bring? Anything they can't bring?

Bring to check-in:

• any remaining balance due for the week
• any medications (Along with a completed medication administration report. Available at check-in.)

To pack:

• towel
• modest swimsuit (see dress guidelines below)
• Bible
• waterbottle
• sunscreen
• jacket/sweatshirt for cold mornings

YOU SHOULD: Label all items with your camper's name.

Optional items:

• money for the camp store (cash or card accepted)
• notebook
• pencil

Do NOT bring:

• toys
• cell phone
• portable music player
• video games
• pets
• alcohol
• illegal drugs (over the counter or percripstion medication MUST but checked in upon arrival.)
• weapons
• fireworks.

+ What is the dress code?

Girls: No two-piece swimsuits of any kind. (Campers may wear a tankini that coveres the midsection) No bare midriffs, no spaghetti-strap tank tops. Spaghetti-strap swimsuits are ok. No strapless anything.

Boys: No Speedo-type swimsuits. No underwear above the waistline. Can only be shirtless while swimming or playing water sports.

Everyone: Be mindful of shorts that are too short or pants that are too tight. No underwear above the waistline. Avoid wearing strong fragrances.