When will I know if I have been accepted?
Once your completed camper application has been accepted and
approved (and you have paid your $50 registration fee), we will send you a packet with additional
information about camp.
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I lost my acceptance packet or never received it. What do I do?
If you did not receive an statement of account and a health form, please contact
Mama Holmes at
309-334-2500 to confirm
we received your application. You can look at or download the packing
list and other camp packet items for campers
here and download staff forms
here.
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Is my deposit refundable?
We will refund your deposit only if you apply and there are no more
openings. If you are accepted to camp and then cancel, your deposit is NOT
refunded. Any additional payments will be refunded if camper cancels at
least 30 days before camp. If a cancellation occurs less than 30 days, all
payments are forfeited.
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When will I have to make
final payment?
All acceptance packet forms and final payment for camp need to be received by
June 15, 2014 unless other
arrangements are made. Please contact
Mama Holmes at 309-334-2500 to discuss
arrangements for payment if you cannot pay by this date.
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What is
your returned check policy?
Any check that is returned to us for insufficient funds or stop payment
must be paid with a $25 service charge in cash or money order within 10
business days after receipt of notification by Heartland SEP. At the
discretion of Heartland SEP, we may ask that payment be paid in full by
cash, money order, or certified check.
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Do you accept credit cards?
We CANNOT accept credit cards at this time. Please send a check or
money order payable to Heartland SEP.
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Do you
offer scholarships for youth with financial need?
We request that you first exhaust all the local options that may be
available to you: ask your church pastor or youth pastor if there are
local funds available or fundraiser activities you can participate in to
raise money. Also, search the Internet for fundraising ideas, and check
out our suggestions for fundraising.
We have a limited number of partial scholarships you can apply for. Please contact
Mama Holmes for scholarship information and an application at 309-334-2500
or moms727@winco.net.
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Can I try to
arrange a carpool with other parents?
We would be happy to put you in touch with other parents who are in your
area taking their kids to camp. Please contact Mama Holmes at 309-334-2500
or moms727@winco.net.
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Which
airport should I fly into? Which bus terminal do I use?
If you are flying in, you need to fly into the Greater Peoria Regional
Airport. Your flight needs to arrive no later than 11:00pm on the
day of arrival and depart no sooner than 3:00pm on the last day of camp
for us to be able to provide transportation to and from the airport.
If arriving by bus, the closest bus terminal is located at the Peoria
airport.
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How many campers do you
accept?
Approximately 80-100, depending on staffing.
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What
is the camper-to-staff ratio?
We have one Dorm Counselor plus one Assistant Counselor for every 10-12 campers. The overall camper-to-staff ratio is less than 2 to 1.
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Who attends camp?
We are fortunate to have a camp that reflects the beautiful diversity of our
country. We have youth of all ethnic and economic backgrounds. Some kids
live in the city while others live in rural communities. There are Christians and
youth of other faiths, and others that do not know what it means to be a
Christian. We love them all.
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What if my child gets homesick?
It is natural for children to miss their family and the comforts of home. But in our
experience, camp is so much fun and it is jammed pack with so many great
activities that the opposite problem usually occurs - children forget to
call home and in many cases would like to stay at camp forever. Our
counseling staff is trained to deal with the issue of homesickness. In the
younger children's dorms we usually have counselors who are moms and dads
and are able to encourage the homesick youth the way a college aged
counselor would not. Of course if both the child and parent agree that the
child should leave camp early the parents are able to come pick him or her
up.
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Do you have a belief statement?
Yes, you can read it
here.
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Who do I contact for camper or volunteer staff
information, scholarships, or general questions regarding Heartland SEP?
Mama Holmes
PO Box 46
Woodhull, IL 61490
Tel: 309-334-2500
Email:
moms727@divcominc.net
http://www.heartlandcamp.org
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