FAQs

What is the age range of campers?
Our youngest Turtle Campers are turning 4 years old and entering preschool (they must super-active and agreeable kids who are fully potty trained, and not require naps); our oldest campers are entering 9th/10th grade Teen Leaders.

What are the summer hours?
The buses arrive at camp between 8:45-9am am and depart by 4 pm. Before-and-After care is available upon request, allowing campers to extend their camp day from 7 am to 6 pm. You may combine bus transportation with extended hours.

Is transportation included in camp tuition?
YES! Our bus service, Central Express Transportation, as well as extended-hours transportation, are included in your camper’s tuition. ‘Neighborhood Pick-up,’ (door-to-door,) is offered on an EXTREMELY LIMITED BASIS, in limited areas, with a surcharge.

What is Central Express Transportation?
Our Central Express pick-up and drop-off system makes getting to and from camp efficient and cost effective! Based on the locations of our camp families, we’ve designated numerous shopping centers, schools, and street corners as ‘central locations.’ It’s very likely there’s a Central Express stop near you! For your convenience, we make every effort to include ‘early’ and ‘late’ stops on the same routes as our regular bus stops.

What is the ‘average’ time of the bus ride?
With the exception of our farthest areas, buses generally pick up between 8-8:30 am and arrive at Liberty Lake at 8:45 am. Drop-off times range between 4:10-4:45 pm. The maximum length of a camper’s ride in most areas is 45 minutes, but it goes by quickly, with fun in the morning, and cool air-conditioning in the afternoons, and lots of music, games, and cheers. We provide all families with more specific information regarding their child’s pick-up and drop-off times in mid-June.

Do you offer ‘Extended Hours’ care?
YES! At Liberty Lake, you can choose ‘Before & After’ care in lieu of transportation – One way, or both ways. Our ‘Before-Care’ begins at 7 am and ‘After-Care’ ends at 6 pm.

Is lunch included in camp tuition?
OH, YES – and it’s DEEE-LICIOUS! We provide hot lunches every day, AND snacks. Other lunch options include assorted sandwiches, fresh fruit, yogurt, salad and pasta bars, beverages, and desserts- Click here to see our menu!

Does your camp have a nurse?
Yes–we have three experienced nurses working at camp. The Liberty Lake Health Center has a direct phone line (609-372-4721) and a dedicated e-mail address (nurse@libertylakedaycamp.com)

How many campers will be in my child’s group/bunk?
Groups range from 12-18 campers based on age/grade (younger kid/smaller groups.) Liberty Lake is organized by division: Turtles (Pre-K & Kindergarten), Frosh (1st & 2nd Grade), Sophs (3rd & 4th Grade), Juniors (5th & 6th Grade), Seniors (7th through 9th grade), and Teen Leadership (9^th & 10^th Grade).

How many Liberty Lake team members supervise each group/bunk?
Each group is supervised by one Group Leader (college age or older) and one or two Counselors (high school juniors or seniors), depending on the age/grade of camper group. Leaders in Training (LITs) also assist with activities but ARE NOT included in our camper-to-staff ratios.

Who teaches the daily camp activities and Freedom of Choice electives?
Activities are led by qualified adults who have teaching and/or professional experience. Most of our Activity Specialists are certified teachers and coaches. Because campers CHOOSE their activities at Liberty Lake a week at a time, our activity leaders must have the skills and leadership necessary to challenge our curious and energetic campers!

How many electives do campers participate in each day?
Of their 8 periods during the day, Frosh & Sophs have 3 elective periods, Juniors & Seniors have 4 electives. Our 9th-grade CITs have 2-3 electives to go along with their leadership periods.

How does my child choose his/her electives?
Campers fill out their ‘Top 15 Elective List’ online form by logging into our website’s CampMinder system in the spring. We generate campers’ schedules based on their top preferences. They can update their ‘Top 15’ list every week, if they wish to.

What activities do the kids do on rainy days?
WE JUST KEEP HAVING FUN – THERE IS NO RAINY-DAY SCHEDULE. This is not a typo! Activities that already take place under our covered pavilions continue as normal. All outdoor activities ‘take shelter’ under the pavilions, where Specialists organize games and activities for our campers.

Will my child have Instructional Swim?
Instructional Swim is mandatory for campers in Pre-K through 4th grade. AND, Instructional Swim is optional for our 5th-to-9th-grade campers – they can select it as an elective in their ‘Top 15 Elective List.’ All Liberty Lakers, regardless of age, have a daily Free Swim, either in our pool or lake.

Do campers swim in the lake?
YES, and they love it! There’s a sandy beach alongside the shallow end of the lake, plus a deep end with a water trampoline, giant slip ‘n’ slide, jumping board, and a dock that kids enjoy swimming to. The lake is also used for boating and fishing, and for zipping and swinging over at High Ropes Adventure!

How do I calculate my total tuition costs?
Please click here for our Dates and Rates page!

What is Liberty Lake’s refund/credit policy?
It’s better than what you might think—click here for full details regarding our refund policy.

What is your Tax ID number?
Our Tax ID is:  20-0664992