Frequently Asked Questions

129 Yerger Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 From Philadelphia: Take 76-W and take exit 327-328A-328B for US-202 W toward US-422 W/King of Prussia/W Chester/Pottstown. Take exit 328A on the left to merge onto US-422 W toward Pottstown. Take 422-W and exit at Limerick merging onto N Lewis Rd. At the Wawa gas station go straight into the round-about ahead and take the second exit of the round-about to Swamp Pike. Drive approximately 1.2 miles and take a right at Neiffer Rd., then drive 2.2 miles and take a right at Yerger Rd. Camp will be down the road on your left.

To register your children for camp, or to apply to be a volunteer, please click the "Register" tab or click here.(https://www.hopeforkids.org/register) Please make sure you have a copy of your child’s insurance card and their last tetanus shot date. This year we have switched registration accounts and are using Ultra Camp. If you had an account with us last year on Regpack, please follow the instructions below: • Go to Retrieve / Reset Login Information(https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?retrieveLogin=true&idCamp=1502&campcode=FKG) • Enter your email used for your Regpack account • Your email will be your username • Click the link sent to your email inbox and reset your password • Create a new password • Login to your Ultra Camp account with your email and new password • Feel free to use this tutorial t(https://www.loom.com/share/a7ec6875e35246dda77c945a26dc7558)o see how to register yourself or your camper. If you are new to Hope for Kids, or did not attend last year, please click here and create a new account and then follow this tutorial.(https://www.loom.com/share/a7ec6875e35246dda77c945a26dc7558) If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact us via email at info@hopeforkids.org (mailto:info@hopeforkids.org)and we would be happy to assist you!

This year, parents and guardians will see a new option to pay the full cost of camp. Each summer, Hope for Kids provides a subsidized rate to ensure camp remains accessible for all families. That reduced rate is still available and clearly listed. For families who have the means, the full-cost option reflects the actual expense of sending one camper for the week. Choosing this tier helps support long-term sustainability and operations. There's also a medium tier for those who can afford more but maybe not the full price. Families are welcome to select whichever pricing tier best fits their situation. Thank you for partnering with us to make camp possible for every child! No matter what option you’re able to select, please rest assured that everyone will receive the same amazing camp experience. Please see the pricing options below: R Camp: • $685 (Donor-supported Rate) • $942 (Partially-supported rate) • $1199 (Sustaining Rate) Teen Camp: • $735 (Donor-supported Rate) • $1,011 (Partially-supported rate) • $1286 (Sustaining Rate) Special Week of Camper: • $485 (Donor-supported Rate) • $667 (Partially-supported rate) • $849 (Sustaining Rate) Special Week of Camp Sibling and Parent: $90 per person. (Siblings 3 years and below are free) Hope for Kids Leadership Academy (HFKLA): $1520.00 All adult volunteers are $70 for the week, and Junior Volunteers are $270.00 per week, with the exception of SWOC Crew($170) and SWOC Junior Mentors ($70). If you have any questions regarding pricing or how to pay, please email us at info@hopeforkids.org(mailto:info@hopeforkids.org)

Great question! Please see our programs below arranged by age group. AGE: 8-10 • R Camp (https://www.hopeforkids.org/r-camp)- (Starting at 8 years old (rising 3rd graders) through 8th grade) • Camp Miracles (https://www.hopeforkids.org/camp-miracles)- (Starting at 9 years old) • Special Week of Camp (https://www.hopeforkids.org/special-week-of-camp)- (Starting at 8 years old) AGE: 12-18 • Teen Camp (https://www.hopeforkids.org/teen-camp)- (7th to 12th grade) • Special Week of Camp (https://www.hopeforkids.org/special-week-of-camp)(All ages welcomed) • HOPE Youth Corps (https://www.hopeww.org/philadelphiahvc)- (Ages: 15-23) • Leadership Academy (https://www.hopeforkids.org/leadership-academy)(HFKLA) - (Ages: 16-22) • Junior Volunteer (https://www.hopeforkids.org/junior-volunteers)- Junior Mentor, Junior Counselor, Counselor-In-Training or on Crew. Adult Opportunities • Leadership Academy (https://www.hopeforkids.org/leadership-academy)(HFKLA) - (Ages: 16-22) • Special Week of Camp (https://www.hopeforkids.org/special-week-of-camp)(Young at Heart Program) - (Ages 18-25) • HOPE Youth Corps (https://www.hopeww.org/philadelphiahvc)- (Ages: 15-23) • Harvest Worship Retreat - (Ages: 18+) • Chance of a Lifetime (https://www.hopeforkids.org/coal)-(Ages: 18-29) • Adult Volunteer (https://www.hopeforkids.org/adult-volunteers)- Mentor, Counselor, Kitchen, First Aid, or Maintenance. Full Time Staff: An opportunity to come work at camp all summer and help oversee all the ins-and-outs of the season. The application features specific jobs and roles, and runs anywhere from 10-13 weeks of commitment. This year's application has already closed. (Ages: Available Starting at 16)

Necessities: • Bible, notebook & pen • Twin sheets & blankets or a sleeping bag and pillow • Shower towels and toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.) • Pool towel • Water bottle • Flashlight • Bug spray • Sunscreen • Shower cap (For shaving cream fight or showering) • Bathing suit • Girls: one-piece with dri-fit shorts • Guys: swim trunks with dri-fit shirt • (NO COTTON: if your child wishes to wear a shirt or shorts in the pool, it cannot be cotton; it must be swim material) • Lots of t-shirts and shorts (please see our dress code below, FAQ #6) • We ask that everyone wear shorts that are no shorter than mid-thigh. • Lots of socks & undergarments • 2 pairs of sneakers (in case one pair gets wet) • Long pants, sweatshirt or jacket (it can be cold at night) • Rain-wear • White shirt or clothing to tie-dye at Arts & Crafts (optional) • Laundry bag. • Book, sketchbook, or non electronic quiet activity to do in the cabin during daily rest period For R Camp: 1 can of non-menthol shaving cream for the shaving cream fight. Optional Items: Fan, camera (not phone camera), alarm clock, batteries, paper & pen. Please Do Not Bring: ANY ELECTRONICS, including tablets, music devices,video games, televisions, computers, or cell phones! Also, no magazines, food, candy, or pets. (No candy or food is allowed in the cabins. Animals are attracted to food!). We ask all campers to leave their phones at home or with their parents upon departure. See more information on this below. Please note that anything your child brings which we perceive as inappropriate for camp will be held in the office until the end of the week. Camp Hope for Kids is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items. Medications: All medications (even over-the-counter meds) MUST be turned in to the Camp Nurses during check-in. Your child will visit the infirmary to get their medications. If you have questions about medications, please us at info@hopeforkids.org.(mailto:info@hopeforkids.org)

At Hope for Kids we are dedicated to providing an excellent summer camp experience for all. To accomplish this goal, everyone is expected to behave appropriately and promote a safe, fun and healthy environment. We ask that ALL who come to the HFK property read, and abide by our code of conduct attached below. DRESS CODE Tops must appropriately cover the torso, shorts must be an appropriate length (recommended mid-thigh). Utilize the appropriate attire for the pool: Girls should wear a bathing suit that appropriately covers the torso (one piece or long two-piece) and are requested to wear non-cotton shorts in the pool. Boys should wear appropriate swim-bottoms with a non-cotton (recommended dry-fit) shirt. Cotton is not allowed in the pool due to the filter needs. Dress Code Enforcement As we strive to maintain our dress code, we will do so with gentleness and respect for everyone's personal dignity. With that end in mind, each person on property will be expected to adhere to the Hope for Kids' dress code. Download our full code of conduct here

For those with food allergies or sensitivities, please note that in your Ultra Camp registration. Additionally, each week we will have Allergy Kitchen volunteers at check-in to talk to you about your child’s allergies/sensitivities. Please feel free to contact us at info@hopeforkids.org (mailto:info@hopeforkids.org)with any food-related questions.

Check-in for R Camp, SWOC and Teen Camp is Sunday at 3 PM. Check-out for R Camp and Teen Camp is Saturday at 11 AM. There is a closing ceremony at 10 AM for parents interested in attending. Check-out for SWOC is Thursday at 11 AM. Adult and Junior volunteers who are not counselors, with the exception of Teen Camp Counselors, will need to be at orientation at 10 AM the Sunday of their program. You are welcome to join us for a worship service at 9 AM. If you need to stay over the night before, please email us at info@hopeforkids.org.(mailto:info@hopeforkids.org) Additionally, if you have your children with you, you will be responsible for their oversight during orientation and until they are checked into their cabin at 3 PM. R Camp counselors and SWOC Mentors will need to arrive the Saturday before their program starts at 7 PM for orientation. Dinner is provided at 6 PM in the Great Hall.

From 8 AM to 5 PM please call 610-287-6000. To reach us outside of those hours please call us at 267-421-0494.

As much as we are able, we want to make camp a technology-free zone so that we are all free to focus on each other and our time at camp. It is rare for our campers to be “unplugged,” and we know it is challenging for them, so please help us by keeping all their electronics at home! If there is an emergency, we will get in touch with you or you can reach us at 610-287-6000 (see #9)

If you are new to Ultra Camp or have not registered yourself or your camper yet, please see FAQ #2. Please log back into your Ultra Camp account here.(https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1502&campCode=FKG) You will be redirected to a dashboard, please click the blue number next to the "incomplete tasks" on your dashboard to see what tasks and forms still need to be completed. Select the forms and complete them. If you would like to make a payment, you can do so here.(https://www.ultracamp.com/payment.aspx?idCamp=1502&campCode=FKG&action=paymentOnly) If you need to upload your insurance card, you can do so here.(https://www.ultracamp.com/info/uploaddocument.aspx?idCamp=1502&campCode=FKG&idDocument=37539) If you need to upload a copy of your clearances, you can do so here.(https://www.ultracamp.com/info/uploaddocument.aspx?idCamp=1502&campCode=FKG&idDocument=37547)

Hope for Kids is affiliated with the non-denominational organization of churches, the International Churches of Christ (ICOC). The ICOC churches serve an international community in over 150 countries, with members of all ages, ethnicities, and economic, social, and educational levels. Its members are committed, loving disciples of Christ using the Bible as their standard in their everyday lives. You can find out more about the ICOC here its main website: https://www.disciplestoday.org/(https://www.disciplestoday.org/)

Unfortunately pets are not allowed at Hope for Kids for campers or volunteers. If you have a Certified Service Animal, the animal is welcome to accompany you, but you will be asked to provide documentation of the service dog license. Additionally, we recognize that individuals may have an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), but unfortunately ESAs are not permitted.

The deadline to register campers and adult volunteers for R Camp 1 and Teen Camp is June 1, 2026 and July 1, 2026 for R Camp 2 and SWOC.  Junior volunteer applications are due May 1, 2025 or until the programs are at capacity. If you have any questions, please email us at info@hopeforkids.org(mailto:info@hopeforkids.org)

Yes, we understand that some of you come a good distance to be at camp for the week, so we are happy to allow Volunteers and Campers to request to stay at camp on Saturday nights. Please complete this Housing Form i(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFr9l7iuaGYRvY3FBwEUYCkpiRhXSfaPejEY_xVXntinbqwA/viewform?usp=header)f you would like to request to stay the night Saturday. If you have any questions, please email us at info@hopeforkids.org.(mailto:info@hopeforkids.org) Please be aware that other programs may still be running and our staff is off duty Saturday, so: • Hope for Kids is only able to provide Dinner Saturday and Breakfast Sunday for incoming volunteers and their children. If you will not be a volunteer for the upcoming week, you will need to go off site for meals. • Hope for Kids is unable to provide the use of laundry machines, so please plan on going to a local laundromat to do laundry, or pack 2 weeks worth of clothes. • ANYONE UNDER 18 MUST have an ADULT at camp with them that will take FULL responsibility for them between camps. You will need to provide the adult's name and contact information. We will verify with them that they will be responsible for your camper.

Yes, we will host a webinar for parents whose campers will be attending R Camp and Teen Camp and Special Week of Camp (SWOC). Please go to our home page (https://www.hopeforkids.org/)and scroll down to Events to RSVP and receive the webinar link or recording. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email us at info@hopeforkids.org. R Camp Webinar: Tuesday April 7, 8 PM EST Special Week of Camp (SWOC) Webinar: Monday April 6, 8:30 PM EST Teen Camp Webinar: Tuesday April 14, 8 PM EST

You can mail checks to our Hope for Kids address: Hope for Kids 129 Yerger Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 Thank you in advance for your support!