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CAMP CORRAL – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Camp Corral?

A: Camp Corral is a free, summer camp for children in military families ages 8-15. The child must be 8 to15 during the week of camp. It is a FUN week full of great camp activities – a place where a kid is free to be a kid!

Q: Is the age range firm or is there some flexibility?

A: The age range (8 to 15) is firm for your child’s safety and to ensure age appropriate programming.

Q: Who sponsors Camp Corral?

A: Camp Corral is proudly sponsored through the generosity of Golden Corral Corporation, their restaurants and our guests.

Q: What is the cost of Camp Corral?

A: Camp Corral is free to qualifying children in military families.

Q: Is transportation provided or costs covered?

A: No – parents/guardians are responsible for the camper’s transportation to and from camp.

Q: Who is eligible to attend Camp Corral?

A: Any child (age 8 to 15) in a military family. Priority is given to children in a family with a wounded, disabled or fallen service member.

Q: How are campers selected?

A: Top priority is given to children in a military family where a service member has been injured, wounded, is disabled as result of service or has fallen in action. Other qualifying youth are placed on the camp’s “Wait List”.

Q: When will campers be accepted from the “Wait List”?

A: Spaces are kept open for “top tier campers” until 60 days prior to camp. At that point, any available spaces will be filled from the camp’s “Wait List”.

Q: Are children of veterans eligible?

A: Yes

Q: Is any documentation required to show that the service member was injured, disable or fallen in action?

A: No – we trust you as a member of our military to answer all questions honestly and accurately.

Q: Who should complete the on line application?

A: A parent or legal guardian only (no child should complete their own application).

Q: Can a friend sign up a child in another family?

A: No – we must have a separate application for each child completed by that child’s parent or legal guardian.

Q: Which email address should I use in completing the application?

A: Please use the email that you use most often. If your email address changes before camp, please let the camp know.

Q: How are Camp Corral locations (host camps) selected?

A: Very carefully. Each camp is personally visited and reviewed. All Camp Corral host camps are 4-H Camps (run and operated through that state’s Land Grant University) or YMCA Camps run by a respected Board. All camps are accredited by the American Camp Association or operate using their guidelines.

Q: How is camp staff trained?

A: Extensive on site training is provided for all staff, with many receiving additional training through local 4-H or YMCA’s. Golden Corral provides specific training to Camp Directors on “Working with Children in Military Families”.

Q: Are there other trained persons at Camp Corral?

A: All Camp Corral sites seek the assistance of a trained Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) to be on site during their session. All camps have trained and certified medical staff and established protocol in the unlikely need of emergency care.

Q: What do campers need to bring to camp?

A: Each Camp Corral host camp will provide that list to camper families. In general, your child will need a sleeping bag (or single sheets/blanket) and a pillow as well as their own cosmetic items and clothing for 5 nights/ 6 days of camp. Remember a rain jacket. Campers may get some clothing soiled, or wet, and need to change during the day. Older clothing and shoes are fine for camp.

Q; How do I apply?

A: Use the APPLY tool bar at the top of the web site. Follow the steps. Ensure that you fully complete each section of the application, especially the section - “Emergency Contacts”.

Q: What happens after I apply?

A: The camp (location) you applied to will review applications to ensure that the camper meets established guidelines. If the camper is in the “Top Tier” group, they will be accepted (Registered) for that camp session. If they are not in the “Top Tier” group, but meet other requirements (age, child in military family, etc), they will be placed on that camp’s “Wait List”.

Q: What do I do after my child is accepted (registered)?

A: Follow the instructions sent to you by your Camp Corral camp. They will let you know other forms that they need (such as medical and specific permissions, arrival and departure times, what to bring to camp, etc.).

Q: What is camp arrival time?

A: Camp Corral camps conduct on-site registration on Sunday afternoon. Follow the specific times provided by your camp for arrival and departure times. DO NOT arrive earlier or later unless approved by the Camp Director.

Q: When do I pick up my child?

A: Friday morning at the end of the week (exact time will be provided by your Camp Director.)

Q: After my child is accepted for Camp Corral, who do I communicate with about camp?

A: The camp staff where your child has been accepted. Each of our camps is unique and has it own set of rules and policies. Please respond quickly to all requests from them for information and forms that are needed.