Frequently Asked Questions

1. How will my camper know what to bring to camp?

A complete packing list will be included in our Pre-Camp email that we send a week before the camp your child is attending, begins.

2. Who will my camper room with?

Campers are housed in university residence halls, with two campers per room. If desired, campers may request a specific roommate on their camp application. This request does not guarantee the requested roommate a space in camp. The request will be honored if both campers request each other. If no requests are made, roommates will be assigned for the week during check-in.

3. Can my camper be in the same Color/Kadesh Group with…?

Campers spend some of their day in assigned groups for a variety of learning experiences. We cannot honor individual requests for group assignments. Every effort is made to provide for exciting and stimulating “assigned’ group experiences to encourage interaction and connection across camp populations.

4. What if my camper gets sick?

ACU Leadership Camps employs only a First Aid Team (nursing students if at all possible) to dispense prescribed medication and provide basic first aid care. They will be First-Aid Certified, CPR Certified, and receive further training from our on-campus clinic concerning best practices and procedures. Health-care professionals are available for consulting and treatment during camps in case of illness or emergency at ACU’s Medical Clinic or nearby at Hendrick Hospital.

Any camper presenting symptoms of illness or discomfort will have their temperature taken to assist with any evaluation of their health and well-being. No over-the-counter medications will be distributed by our First Aid Team without verbal consent from a parent or guardian. Any camper presenting with symptoms or situations beyond basic first aid abilities will be referred on to the ACU Clinic or Hendrick Hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Any camper who becomes contagious while at camp (including a fever) must be withdrawn and picked up from camp as quickly as reasonably possible by a parent. guardian, or a mutually approved adult for the safety of all camp participants.

Again, parents/guardians will be notified by a First Aid Team Member in the case of fever, sleeplessness, a possible need for over-the-counter medication, throwing up, or an injury of any kind.

5. What if my camper must take medication?

Parents must provide accurate medical information, allergies, etc. as well as sign the medical release form provided during online registration so the Leadership Camp First Aid Team will have the best information available to serve our campers responsibly. Campers requiring medication to be dispensed while at camp must provide written instructions to the Camp First Aid Staff at check-in. Required medicines will be dispensed by a First Aid Team Member. No camper is allowed to self-medicate prescribed substances.

6. What if my camper must cancel his/her reservation for camp? Will I receive a refund?

Any cancelation prior to three weeks before your camper’s camp session begins will
result in a refund being returned, minus a $100 non-refundable deposit. Any
cancelations after this time will forfeit the entire camp fee. Also, no refunds will be made
for withdrawals from camp once a camp session has begun.

7. What is the time and location of check-in?

On the Sunday of each residential camp session, campers may check in at their assigned residence halls between 3-5 p.m. No early arrivals are allowed. To make arrangements for late arrivals please call the camp office at least 72 hours in advance at 325-674-2033 or email us at leadershipcamps@acu.edu.

8. When and where can I pick up my camper?

At the end of each camp, campers can be picked up at their residence halls at the time noted in the pre-camp information. No supervision is provided for late pick-ups; please make specific plans for each camper to be picked up at the appropriate time.

9. Will my camper be able to call home?

Only in cases of emergencies or discipline situations. Your camper will have a better
experience if you prepare them to not be in contact with you during the week. The camp
office will relay emergency messages only.

10. Can I visit my camper while at camp?

Visitation during the week of camp is prohibited, as it tends to distract from the camp experience.

11. Does this camp qualify for the childcare tax credit?

Our overnight camps do not qualify for the tax credit.

12. What if my child is on a waiting list?

At the time any of our camps become full, registration will be suspended and a waitlist
will be created. Campers will be accepted into each camp on a first-come-first-serve
basis considering - wait-list position, completed registrations, and balances paid in full.
Our office will reach out to campers via email and phone with a reasonable opportunity
to register.

13. Can I send mail to my camper at camp?

Yes! We deliver camper mail each evening of each camp session. If you have food you
would like to send, please send an email to leadershipcamps@acu.edu before you do
so. Given the mail service in Abilene, we encourage you to send mail at least one full
week before your camper’s session begins.

You'll want to mail your letters/packages to:
[Camper Name]
[Camp Session]
ACU Leadership Camps
ACU Box 28108
Abilene, TX 79699

14. Does ACU Leadership Camps offer financial assistance with tuition fees?

Currently, financial assistance is not available through ACU Leadership Camps. At this time, we encourage you to seek out assistance through your youth ministry or local church leadership.

15. What does camp media look like? Will we get pictures/video of campers?

Each year, ACU Leadership Camps has a Media Team that is responsible for taking
photos and videos of campers and camp activities so that we can share our
experiences with you. The Media Package will be sent out after each camp concludes.

Each Media Package contains around 200 photos of camp activities, as well as an
8–12-minute camp video! Every camper and their family will receive an access code so
that they may enjoy their camper's experiences.