Family Guide | All Boys Sleepaway Camp New England

Important Dates

Session	Start Date	End Date	Length of Stay
Full Session	June 22	August 9	48 days
First Session	June 22	July 19	28 days
Second Session	July 20	August 9	21 days
Leadership Camp (age 16-17)	June 15	August 9	53 days
Cubs Camp I	June 22	July 5	13 days
Cubs Camp II	July 6	July 19	13 days
Cubs Camp III	July 20	August 2	13 days
Family Camp	August 14	August 18	–

Camper Arrival

Welcome to Birch Rock! We look forward to having you with us!

To avoid overcrowding, drop-off/pick-up will be at scheduled times this season. We will be sending you confirmations of arrival day/times a week prior . BRC may also conduct a further testing upon arrival to the campus based upon updated CDC recommendations followed by:

Your camper (s) will be warmly greeted by our Directors and Staff.
Your camper’s bags and personal belongings will be given to our staff and delivered to his respective cabin.
Any EpiPens, inhalers or medications that are needed will be delivered and authorized with our Wellness Team at check in.
Our Wellness & Administrative Team will review final entry, conduct a health screening and review your emergency contact information
Parents/Guardians will be asked to say their “good-byes” after meeting your camper(s) cabin counselor.
THE BIRCH ROCK EXPERIENCE BEGINS!

If you plan to fly your camper(s) to Portland Jetport PWM – please notify the camp in advance so that we make arrangements to meet and transport.

Camper Release

In order to have an orderly departure, your camper(s) will be assigned a designated time. The BRC Staff will be standing by to say good-bye with luggage and awards in hand. Please check-out with the Camp Directors. If airport or train travel is required, please make arrangements in advance with the camp – so that we can properly accommodate.

Directions

Area Accomodations

Waterford Inn – Bed & Breakfasts:

The Waterford
(207) 583-4037

The Bear Mountain Inn
(207) 583-4404

Norway / South Paris:

Inn Town Motel
(207) 743-7706

Dew Drop Inn
(207) 743-5287

Harrison:

Greenwood Manor Inn
(207) 415-1850

Bridgton:

Highland Lake Resort
(207) 647-5301

Tarry-A-While Resort
(207) 647-2522

Noble House Inn
(207) 647-3733

Portland Area:

Portland Regency Hotel
(207) 774-4200

Portland Harbor Hotel
(207) 775-9090

Hilton Garden Downtown
(207) 780-0780

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay
(207) 775-2311

Bethel:

Sudbury Inn
(207) 824-2174

Grand Summit Hotel /Sunday River
(800) 654-0125

The Bethel Inn
(207) 824-2175

What To Bring

Packing List

Click the button to view or download the Birch Rock Camp Packing List.

Birch Rock Camp Packing List

Daily Dress Code & Uniform

Birch Rock does have a uniform required (BRC maroon T-shirt & khaki shorts) on Saturdays & Sundays, day trips outside of camp and special occasions at camp. A BRC T-shirt is mandatory at dinner each night and off-campus during the summer. We believe dressing for our camp community family-style dinner provides a refreshed and collegial respite from the action-packed events of the day.

The BRC maroon or ash (optional) T-shirts with the camp logo may be purchased from Maine Camp Outfitters. Although we do not specify or supply a specific carrier for khaki shorts, we like L.L. Bean’s in Freeport, Maine. The BRC Order Form for t-shirts, baseball hats, and camp sweat shirts is enclosed.

Our daily dress code is casual and practical. No cut-off shorts, torn jeans or pierced earrings/rings or body jewelry are permitted. We strongly recommend waterproof hiking boots and rain wear for trips, day adventures and rainy days.

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Bedding & Towels

Each camper is responsible for bringing his own TWIN sheets, blankets, pillow and towels to camp. Beds and mattresses are provided. Pillows are not provided. We can provide bedding and pillows for campers coming to camp from overseas.

Laundry Service

Each camper changes his clothes daily and bed sheets weekly. Birch Rock sends laundry out on Saturday to the local Laundromat and it is returned to the campers after breakfast on Sunday morning. Please mark all the camper’s belongings especially the laundry bag. (A laundry pen works best)! Laundry is included in the overall tuition cost.

Trunks

We recommend footlockers that can be positioned at the foot of the camper’s bunk. We recommend C&N Footlockers (offers our logo on their trunks, if requested) or Maine Outfitters.

Baggage & Shipping

We strongly recommend a footlocker/trunk for each camper. The footlocker is easily stored at the end of each camper’s bunk. Please be sure to mark your camper’s name on the trunk. If you are shipping footlockers/trunks to camp please do so by United Parcel Services or Federal Express.

The camp physical address for delivery by UPS & FEDEX:

Birch Rock Camp
293 McWain Hill Rd
Waterford, ME 04088 USA

If you would like us to ship your son’s trunk home at the end of the season, please provide us with the correct shipping address. We will bill you directly for the shipping and handling charges. All trunks must have a padlock in order to be shipped. Footlockers can be purchased from C&N Footlockers (800-535-2057).

What Not to Bring

There is no need for our campers to have money or any type of valuables including: watches, radios, laptops and any type of electronic device………etc. (These items will be relinquished to the camp upon arrival). We are located in the beautiful foothills of the White Mountains and hear the cry of loons from dusk to dawn. We want our campers to thrive in the majestic environment of the natural world. The daily schedule is reviewed each morning with the camp community with a bell identifying the passage of time. We request all electronic devices remain at home. Each cabin counselor has a music device for his cabin, which is used at his discretion. Please leave all electronics at home!

Incidental Account

Birch Rock maintains an inventory of sundries & toiletries for the campers. Some of the items include: film, hygiene supplies, postage, batteries, bug spray, sunscreen, water bottles, and other small items that a camper may need for the summer may be purchased after lunch. Special services rendered, medicines, and sundries purchased through camp will be charged to the camper’s incidental account.

The camper’s individual incidental account covers expenses for sundries, special camp excursions and articles purchased from the camp store. A bill will be issued for charges incurred over $100 per session at the end of your camper’s season ($200 for full season). If there are any restrictions on spending, please let the office know in advance.

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