Do we need to bring our own bedding and towels?+
Dorm guests bring their own bedding and toiletries; pillows, sheets, bedding, and towels are not provided. Motel and cottage linens and towels are provided; motel guests also receive washcloths.
What if someone has a food allergy?+
Notify camp staff of all food-related allergies and contact susan@minnetonkacamp.com before arrival. Special dietary arrangements are made in advance with the kitchen supervisor; the camp will assist with storage and preparation equipment where available.
Can we bring a pet?+
[NEEDS DECISION: pet policy: resolve the service-dog exception before publishing a guest rule]
When is payment due, and how can we pay?+
Groups: a $1,000 non-refundable deposit secures the rental. Payment is due the day of arrival, with final payment due before leaving camp.
[NEEDS DECISION: current accepted payment methods]
What does the camp provide, and what do we bring?+
Provided in specified amounts: toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, cleaning materials; life jackets, kayaks, canoes, bats, balls, goals, basketballs, volleyballs; chapel, cafeteria, and welcome center at no extra charge under the group contract. Renters supply transportation, medical equipment, musical instruments, and sound systems.
What are check-in and checkout like?+
Every vehicle stops at the camp office. Bring liability insurance. Each guest receives a wristband. Report group headcount and turn in registration, health, and waiver forms plus the Church Roster. Dorms must be vacated by 11:00 AM; take trash out and complete the cleaning checklist. Arrival instructions are sent privately after booking.
What supervision ratios are suggested?+
The suggested minimum camper-to-chaperone ratio is 8:1 for teenagers and 6:1 for children. Chaperones must be at least 18 years old and two years older than the campers.
Does our group need insurance or background checks?+
Yes. Before arrival, provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Minnetonka Christian Camp as an additional insured. Run background checks for every person 18 years and older.
Where do we park? Is there a speed limit?+
Use designated parking areas / the main lot. Do not block roadways, entrances, or the motel front. A parking pass is issued on arrival. The camp speed limit is 5 mph.
Can we have a campfire?+
Only camp-scheduled fires in designated areas. No other fires of any kind are allowed.
Is smoking allowed?+
No. Smoking is not permitted in any building or anywhere on the grounds.
Is there a pool?+
No. Swimming is in Peal Creek, during scheduled swimming periods, with a lifeguard on duty and in designated areas only.
Where do medications go?+
Take all medications to the First Aid Station for safekeeping, or store them where only authorized personnel can access them. No medications are allowed in dorms.
What should we pack?+
Dorm guests bring their own bedding and toiletries; pillows, sheets, bedding, and towels are not provided. Motel and cottage linens and towels are provided; motel guests also receive washcloths.
Medications go to the First Aid Station for safekeeping, or another location accessible only to authorized personnel. No medications in dorms.
[NEEDS CONTENT: official camper packing list]
What are guest quiet hours?+
[NEEDS CONTENT: guest quiet hours; the staff curfew is not a guest rule]