FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Signing up for a camp at CLS is an easy process using a CampBrain website! Simply visit our Home or 'Summer Camp' page.
On that page, you'll find information about our many camp sessions We offer a variety of programs tailored to different age groups and activities, ensuring that everyone has a meaningful and fun-filled time.
To begin the registration process, you'll find a 'Register' button on our Home or Summer Camp page that will take you to our Camper/Registration Portal we use to complete all summer registration. There, you'll find instructions and forms required for registration.
Make sure to select the camp session that fits your Camper's schedule and interests!
If you need any assistance during the registration process, don't hesitate to contact us at the Camp Office!
We look forward to welcoming your child to Camp Lake Stephens this summer!
Tier Pricing is our way of offering flexibility in the cost of our summer camps, allowing families to choose the price that works best for them.
Tier 1 is 80% of the total cost
Tier 2 is 90% of the total cost
Tier 3 is 100% of the total cost
Tier 1 and 2 are supplemented by Churches and Donors that give to CLS every year!
It's up to you to choose whichever Tier you can pay.
We also offer scholarships in the registration process!
We want to do everything we can to make sure camp is accessible no matter what families can pay.
If you have questions about Tier Pricing or Scholarships, feel free to reach us at 662-234-3350 or office@camplakestephens.com
This video may help explain Tier Pricing:
Every family's decision on when to send their child to camp is unique!
To help guide you, we've created a document with general considerations, available for download at the top of this page.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss our camp program in more detail, feel free to call our office at 662-234-3350!
Please leave all electronic devices at home! This includes cellphones, smart watches, mobile gaming devices (like Nintendo Switch), or any other device with cellular or internet access.
Camp offers a rare opportunity for kids to unplug and escape the pressures of the internet.
Without these distractions, campers can focus on being fully present in the moment and connect with others in a supportive, loving community.
Camp is one of the last places where kids can go without their phones for extended periods, allowing them to truly engage in their surroundings.
So, please give your child the gift of a break and leave the cellphone at home!
LITs (Leaders in Training) are permitted to have cellphones, but they may only use them on weekends to contact family members.
The 'Camper Portal' refers to the CampBrain website, which you access to register your child for summer camp. This secure and user-friendly portal allows you to manage all aspects of your child's camper profile, including registration, health forms, and payment. You can easily access the Camper Portal by following any links on our website that direct you to begin the Registration process.
If you need assistance, feel free to contact us at the Camp Office!
We allow up to two roommate requests per camper. While we do our best to accommodate these requests, we cannot guarantee that all requested roommates will be placed in the same cabin.
This approach ensures that every camper has the opportunity to feel part of the larger camp community, rather than sticking solely with pre-existing friendships.
Our staff are trained in community building and are excellent at helping all campers feel included and connected within their cabin. Additionally, campers of the same age group spend time together throughout the day, and we'll do our best to help them stay connected during the week, even if they aren't all in the same cabin!
We Will Contact Parents/Guardians when...
-Camper’s temperature is 100.4°F or higher.
-Camper has a health issue/injury requiring medical attention from a physician or nurse practitioner.
-Camper needs to visit Urgent Care.
-Camper has gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea or vomiting) lasting more than 8 hours (sooner for Day Camp)
-Camper has a severe rash (like poison ivy/oak) needing care beyond our Healthcare Coordinator
-Camper shows signs of a communicable respiratory illness (e.g., COVID-19, flu).
-Camper was directly exposed to someone showing symptoms or testing positive for a communicable respiratory illness.
-Camper was involved in a physical altercation with another camper.
Medical Support at Camp:
Camp Lake Stephens has a full-time Healthcare Coordinator on-site, local physicians on-call daily, and regular visits from an RN or LPN. All counselors are certified in First Aid and CPR.
Bunk1 is a website we use to share photos of your camper while at camp and is a service you can choose to use to send letters to them while they are here. Before your camper's session at CLS, we'll send you a login to access Bunk1.
Campers can't send you notes back through Bunk1 from Camp Lake Stephens. They can, however, write you letters during downtime, so we encourage you to pack addressed and stamped envelopes in their luggage!
Sending letters costs "credits," but photo gallery access is free with our code (which will be shared with you via email prior to your child's session at camp). Sometimes the free option tries to hide from parents, so be sure to close out of any pop-ups and scroll all the way to the bottom!
In general, campers should not bring or receive any food during their stay. This helps us maintain a safe and clean environment for everyone. All meals and snacks are provided by our kitchen staff, and we’re happy to accommodate your camper's dietary/allergen needs.
If your camper has a specific dietary restriction that requires them to bring their own food, we can store it in the Dining Hall. However, food cannot be kept in cabins.
Quay’s Place is our on-site camp store where you’ll find favorite CLS merchandise like t-shirts, hats, water bottles, stickers, and more.
Campers do not visit Quay’s Place during the week, but the store will be open for campers and families to shop during pick-up times:
Wednesdays for M–W Mini Camp sessions
Fridays for Day Camp sessions
Saturdays for all other sessions
If you want to view Quay's Place online, check out the 'Store' page on our website!