- Camp 2022
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- (8-12 y/o) Galena Youth Mountain Bike Camp-$500 per week
CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be a $100 fee for any cancellation more than three weeks before the beginning of camp. If you cancel 2-3 weeks out there is a $200 cancellation fee. If you cancel 1-2 weeks out there is a $300 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than one week out, there is no refund.
Why is the cancellation policy so harsh? Last year the Wood River Valley and Galena Lodge experienced an unprecedented buying frenzy for summer camps. Many parents didn’t know what to do and purchased 3-10 weeks of camp “just in case” and then cancelled throughout the summer. This made it extremely difficult for other families to get into camp. We think Galena Youth Adventure Camp is a special opportunity and we want to offer it to as many kids in the valley as possible. We are publishing this information early so that parents can think carefully, plan ahead, and choose a week or two of Galena Camp that works for their family’s schedule. Hopefully this cancellation policy will incentivize parents not to abuse the system and create the opportunity for more kids to attend camp. If you need to cancel under extenuating circumstances and really believe you don’t deserve the penalty, feel free to reach out via email or phone call.
Why is the cancellation policy so harsh? Last year the Wood River Valley and Galena Lodge experienced an unprecedented buying frenzy for summer camps. Many parents didn’t know what to do and purchased 3-10 weeks of camp “just in case” and then cancelled throughout the summer. This made it extremely difficult for other families to get into camp. We think Galena Youth Adventure Camp is a special opportunity and we want to offer it to as many kids in the valley as possible. We are publishing this information early so that parents can think carefully, plan ahead, and choose a week or two of Galena Camp that works for their family’s schedule. Hopefully this cancellation policy will incentivize parents not to abuse the system and create the opportunity for more kids to attend camp. If you need to cancel under extenuating circumstances and really believe you don’t deserve the penalty, feel free to reach out via email or phone call.
WAITLIST
If for some reason you are not able to sign up for your desired week of camp, you will be able to fill out a google form. When a spot becomes available, parents will be contacted via text and email in chronological order (as recorded by the time stamp on your google form). You will have 48 hours to respond via email or text and sign up. Otherwise the spot will be given to the next child in line. If a spot in camp becomes available less than one week from the start date, the spot will be announced via email and filled online via “first come, first serve.”
CAMP CODE OF ETHICS
We encourage kids to have fun, respect others, and communicate. We do NOT tolerate swearing, rude, disruptive, or aggressive behavior. If a child continues these behaviors, parents will be contacted and the child may be asked not to participate in the rest of camp.
CAMP PROTOCOLS
At Galena, we try to work with our campers to resolve issues as they occur. For instance, if a child uses bad language our counselors will talk to the child, have the child apologize and warn the child if this continues she/he will be asked to leave. Parents are not called at the first sign of trouble because we are not usually in the vicinity of a phone, and because we believe that teaching children to act responsibly in the absence of their guardians is a crucial part of growing up. If the child repeats the behavior- parents will be called as soon as possible and asked to pick up their child.
CAN I SIGN MY CHILD UP WHO IS BARELY TOO OLD/YOUNG FOR CAMP?
Please do not do this. It is very important that we stay true to age ranges for the camps. We have found that these age ranges work well and kids that are too young or too old can really take away from the experience of the other kids at camp.
Please do not falsify campers ages on the kids camp application. If we find that the campers ages are not stated correctly, your camper will be sent home from camp with no refund.
Please do not falsify campers ages on the kids camp application. If we find that the campers ages are not stated correctly, your camper will be sent home from camp with no refund.
COVID POLICIES
Our number one priority is to keep campers and counselors safe and healthy this summer. We therefore plan to continue taking the following COVID precautions (subject to change based on recommendations from the CDC and health department)
1) All campers and counselors will be required to wear a mask while traveling indoors, in vans, and when not able to maintain social distance of 6 feet or more.
2) All campers and counselors will wash hands and use hand sanitizer frequently - including after the bathroom, before and after eating, and when using shared equipment.
1) All campers and counselors will be required to wear a mask while traveling indoors, in vans, and when not able to maintain social distance of 6 feet or more.
2) All campers and counselors will wash hands and use hand sanitizer frequently - including after the bathroom, before and after eating, and when using shared equipment.
Can I rent a bike at for my camper at galena?
We do have bike rental available at galena and will be giving a 40% discount for a five day bike rental on our hardtail bikes.