Camp Bernadette Summer 2021 - 83 Richards Rd Wolfeboro, NH 03894 603-931-5500 www.bfcamp.com
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Camp
Bernadette
Summer
2021
83 Richards Rd
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
603-931-5500
www.bfcamp.com
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Welcome from the Director
Hello, Camp Families! I want to thank you for
selecting Camp Bernadette and entrusting us to
provide an amazing summer camp experience
for your camper. This summer will undoubtedly
look very different from our previous ones. The
whole world has changed, and how we go
about our daily lives has also been altered. But,
we all know, kids are resilient and need camp
more than ever. They need to be in nature,
among their peers, and away from technology.
We are confident that we can provide a safe,
engaging, and fun summer! We look forward to
seeing you all soon!
Happy Camping!
Katie Beaulieu
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Table of Contents ● Our Pre-Camp Planning...…………………………………..….4 ● Camper Pre-Camp Planning……………….…………….…...5 ● Important Summer Dates……………………………………....6 ● Regular Refund Policies and Camp Fees….……………..…7 ● COVID Testing Policy…………………………………………….8 ● Our Campus……………………………………………………….9 ● What to Pack…………………………………………………..…10 ● Check-In Day…...………………………………………………..11 ● Our Cabins……………………………………………………......12 ● Additional 2021 accommodations…………………………..13 ● 2021 Programming….……………………………………….…..14 ● Camp Mask Policy……………………………………………....15 ● Our Faith…………………………………………………………...16 ● A Day At Camp..…………………………………………….…..17 ● Session Themes…...……………………………………………...18 ● Mail...…………………...…………………………………………..19 ● Bunk Notes.……………………………………….……………….20 ● Camp Store……………………………………………………….21 ● Check-Out Day……...…………………...……………………...22 ● Changeover Weekends for Multi-Session Campers……...23 ● Our Staff………...…………………...…………..………………..24 ● Frequently Asked Questions…...…..………..………………...25 ● Important Contact Information…...…………..……………...26 ● Upcoming Communications.................................................27 3 ● See you soon!..........................................................................28
Our Pre-camp Planning 2021:
We can’t wait to see you!
We miss your laughter!
We miss your cheering!
We miss you!
Get ready for an unbelievable summer at
CAMP BERNADETTE!!!
We are busy ordering PPE supplies, cleaning supplies and
large rental tents. Many months of planning have gone into
making sure we are as COVID safe as possible.
We are hiring wonderful staff, completing staff training and
obtaining certifications. We are also busy planning
amazing new activities and preparing our campus for
hundreds of Bernie girls to enjoy camp this summer!
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CAMPER Pre-camp Planning 2021:
We are dedicated to keeping our campers and staff healthy and safe
this summer. There are many guidelines in place to ensure that. Below
are the ones that we are requiring from our campers & families:
● Each camper will need to attest to a 10 day at home quarantine
before arriving to camp. The only exceptions are medical visits and
school. This form will be sent out in May and will need to be brought
with you to check-in day. Failure to quarantine will result in forfeiture of
camp tuition.
● Each camper will need to secure a negative PCR COVID test taken
3-7 days before check-in day. This test will need to be brought with
you to check-in day. Failure to secure and present a negative COVID
test will result in the inability to join camp and the forfeiture of camp
● Please check your camper for lice! We will perform a lice
tuition.
check on check-in day. If lice or nits are detected, we will
need to treat your camper at a cost of $250.00 on site. Please
● Please pack multiple masks for your camper, they will be required to
know we did not come to this decision lightly, it is a multi day
wear one when interacting with campers and staff from outside their
process of treating the hair and involves laundering all of the
cabin.
campers belongings. We will be very discreet and as soon as
the camper is treated on day 1 she can join her cabin.
● Don’t forget to ensure all of your camper’s paperwork is complete
and uploaded. The more complete the pre-camp planning is, the
● Medications: If your camper takes prescription medications,
smoother the check-in day!
she must have the doctor’s orders with them. Both
prescription and OTC medications must be in the original
● NO late arrivals to camp. Every camper must arrive on check in day.
packaging.
See page 6 & 10 for more details. 5
Important 2021 Dates:
Camp Staff: Thursday, June 17 staff arrive to camp for a 10-day on-campus
mandatory quarantine. Staff will need to bring a
negative test taken between June 10-14.
Session 1 Campers: At home quarantine begins Thursday, June 17.
Get tested! Between June 20-24.
Check-in day is Sunday, June 27.
Check-out day is Saturday, July 10.
Session 2 Campers: At home quarantine begins Thursday, July 1.
Get tested! Between July 4-8.
Check-in day is Sunday, July 11.
Check-out day is Saturday, July 24.
Session 3 Campers: At home quarantine begins Thursday, July 15.
Get tested! Between July 18-22.
Check-in day is Sunday, July 25.
Due to the State of New Hampshire’s Check-out day is Saturday, August 7.
mandated testing schedule for overnight
camps, all campers MUST arrive on their
check-in day in order to be available for the Session 4 Campers: At home quarantine begins Thursday, July 29.
camp-wide “day one” tests. No late arrivals Get tested! Between August 1-5.
will be allowed & tuition will be forfeited. Check-in day is Sunday, August 8.
Check-out day is Saturday, August 21. 6
Regular Refund Policies & Fees:
Tuition: $1450/session
Suite 15 only fee: $50/session
COVID Fees: $300/session
Cancellations before March 1: all monies paid towards
tuition will be refunded (not to include COVID fees,
registration fees & payment processing fees).
Cancellations between March 1-March 31: will receive
a 50% tuition refund (not to include COVID fees,
registration fees & payment processing fees).
Cancellations after March 31: no refunds given.
Please understand that with the closure of our 2020
season, our camps faced substantial losses of almost a
million dollars. We worked hard to determine the best
way to plan for the 2021 summer in a world of
uncertainties while offering camps that would provide
a much needed reprieve for youth and young adults
as well as sustaining a long term future for our camps.
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COVID TESTING POLICY: (The NH guidelines mandate everyone must test regardless of
vaccination status).
If a camper tests positive on the pre-camp PCR based test : That camper can NOT come to camp.
Please reach out to the office at 603-931-5500 to submit proof of a positive COVID test and discuss reimbursement.
If a camper tests positive AT camp: That camper will be isolated and need to be picked up by a
parent/guardian/designated contact immediately. The camper will receive a prorated refund.
If a cabin has a camper test positive at camp: That COVID positive camper will be isolated and the cabin
will be quarantined. Every member of that cabin will need to be picked up by a parent/guardian/designated contact
immediately. The campers will all receive a prorated refund.
***This is why it is SO important for all of our campers to abide by the 10 day at
home quarantine. Our staff will be completing a 10 day quarantine as well. We
want to give all of our campers the chance to enjoy a full two weeks at camp!
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Our Campus:
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Our days are typically 75-90 degrees and
What to pack: our nights are 60-65 degrees.
-cloth/washable face masks (at least 1-2 for -snacks: We welcome campers to
each day) bring snacks, but we ask that you send
-laundry bag them in an airtight container (like a big
-heavy sweatshirt or jacket (1-2) tupperware designated to hold snacks
-poncho or rain jacket only). We are living in the great
-crocs, water shoes or rain boots outdoors, and we have lots of critters
-personal toiletries & shower caddy who will come in to investigate if they
-socks/underclothing (16 days worth) smell your treats! Also, due to COVID
-sneakers (suggest 1-2 pairs) precautions, we suggest individually
-shower shoes (flip flops or crocs) sized/wrapped treats for enjoyment
-towels (suggest 6-7 for showers & swimming) and sharing if you wish.
-bathing suits (3-4)
-warm pajamas -luggage: campers can bring their
-tee-shirts (12-14) belongings in trunks, totes, duffel bags,
-shorts & pants (10-14 combined) or even plastic drawers.
-sleeping bag or 3-4 heavy blankets
-twin sheets (suggest 2 sets)
-pillow & pillow cases
Additional suggestions:
-flashlight
-a nice outfit for the final dinner at
-bug spray/sunblock
camp
What NOT to bring: -books, stationery, writing supplies
-egg crate/small mattress topper
-Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons all strictly -stamped, addressed envelopes
prohibited. -stadium/crazy creek type chair
-disposable camera
-Due to insurance, no bicycles, skateboards, skates. -clip on fan
-We do not recommend sending money, expensive -string for bracelet making or personal
clothing or equipment. We are not responsible for loss crafts for downtime
or damage.
-Cell phones will be collected upon arrival and -family photo
secured for the length of the camper’s stay except on
changeover weekends for multi-session campers. ***Don’t forget to label everything!*** 10Check-In Day 2021:
We cannot wait to WELCOME you to camp!!
Due to NH COVID Guidelines, check-in will be a drive-thru
process where parents/guardians remain in the vehicle:
● Arrive to camp during your designated check-in window time (or as
close as possible). Sign Ups for check-in day will be sent in May.
● BRING your negative PCR based COVID test and your form that
attests to the 10 Day Quarantine. These two papers are your tickets
to get in!!!
● Mask up and stay in your vehicle. (NH State Guideline)
● Follow the cones or parking attendants (see yellow arrows).
● Once you reach the tennis courts, your check in procedure will
begin.
● Step Four: A staff member will collect your belongings. Say
● Step One: Hand in both your negative test and quarantine your goodbyes and get out of vehicle to meet your
attestment form. Turn in your cell phone if applicable and receive counselor.
your cabin assignment.
● Step Five: Staff will help you move into your cabin, pick out
● Step Two: Camper lice check. a bed, make new friends.
● Step Three: Nurse medical check. ● Step Six: Have an AMAZING SUMMER!!!!
11Our camper cabins are split into three divisions
based on birthdates as of 6/30/21. Ages 6-10 is
Our Cabins:
juniors, ages 11-12 is intermediates, and ages
13-15 are seniors. Birth Certificates are required We have 22 camper cabins that typically house
to be uploaded during registration. 16-18 campers & counselors.
For 2021, each cabin will only house 10-12 campers
& counselors.
Each cabin is equipped with bunks and electricity.
Long Beach
Bunk Requests will open at the start of May. Due to
the new limited capacities, we will guarantee a
camper’s first request as long as the requested
camper is in the same session and division and the
6:28am
request is reciprocated. We will also do our very
best to fit all subsequent requests into a cabin but it
is not guaranteed. Please understand that bunk
requests are an intricate puzzle, so while we really
try to honor everyone’s requests, sometimes it is not
mathematically possible and thus we are not able
to make guarantees past the first requested name.
Bunk requests will close two weeks before the
session. Unfortunately, there will be NO cabin
changes on check in day.
12Additional 2021 Accommodations:
● We will not be eating in the dining hall this summer. Instead, we will have a large rental tent
located in our shrine area under which we will eat all our meals.
● We will not be using our “counselor canteen” for staff time off. Instead, we will have a large
rental tent located behind our chapel for staff to use during time off.
● We will have isolation tents near our infirmary for emergency medical purposes. We are
also adding additional quarantine rooms in our infirmary.
● We have secured electrostatic cleaners, thermometers, PPE, cleaning supplies, extra hand
soap, antibacterial dispensers and have developed a cleaning schedule so that every
building and every activity get cleaned multiple times daily.
● Each division of campers has their own bath house. In order to eliminate large crowds
gathering at certain points in the day, we have decided to schedule shower periods. Each
cabin will have a designated shower time every other day. Campers are welcome to
shower during down time as well, but the designated shower times will give them access to
our bath houses as a cabin without other campers and lines.
● Inclement Weather Plans: Every summer we face uncertain weather. If it is a light mist, we
will attempt to continue with regularly scheduled activities. If it is raining, cabins that have
an indoor or sheltered activity will continue on with their plans and everyone else will be
sent to do activities in their cabins or in separate buildings around camp. If there is
lightning/thunder, then everyone will shelter in their cabins. Do not worry, though, we will
have plenty of games and activities planned for instances like these!
13Our Programming:
For summer 2021,activities will be cabin
specific to limit group sizes.
Camp Bernadette offers:
-Swimming
-Water Trampoline
-Boating
-Tubing
-Ropes (high and low courses)
-Sports
-Arts & Crafts
-Nature
-Pottery
-Archery
-Drama
-Faith
-And a lot more new surprises!
14Camp MASK Policy:
When campers are exclusively with their cohort either at an activity or in their physical cabins they do not need to be masked.
Cohort= A cohort is the members living in one cabin; it includes campers, counselors & CITs for a total of 12 people max.
Whenever anyone is in a public building or not with their cohort and not able to maintain 10 feet apart outside, they must be
masked. This includes if an activity needs a head staff chaperone and that person cannot maintain 10 feet distance.
Cabins are off limits to everyone but the people who live in it.
Every activity will be done as in previous years but just as a cohort. However, Bernadette will not have horses for 2021.
Bernie/Fatima days: For 2021, there will be no Bernie/Fatima days. We are maintaining two separate camps this summer.
Night Activities: Most night activities have been modified or changed to be done as a cohort like an additional activity period.
We are planning a few camp-wide or divisional night activities that can be done socially distanced.
15Our Faith:
Our Catholic faith is central to our camping philosophy
and permeates every aspect of our daily life. Our call is
to love and serve those around us with Christ as our
model and our means. For that reason we have weekly
Mass to fulfill our Sunday obligation and hold a regular
evening prayer session called “Shrine”.
Our camping program provides a fun and faith filled
environment where all campers and staff will feel
welcome regardless of their religious upbringing.
In July 2020, Father Joshua Livingston was For 2021 specifically:
appointed as Chaplain for both Camp Bernadette There will be two Masses during a session. Both Masses
& Camp Fatima. As a former teacher and “camp will fall on Sunday evenings and be held outdoors.
guy,” he will be able to connect to our youth and .
share God’s message in a fun and engaging way.
We are excited to welcome him into our camp
community. 16A Typical Day:
8:00 Wake Up, Announcements & Flag Raising
8:15 Breakfast & morning meds
9:00 Cabin Clean Up
9:25 First Activity Period
11:00 Second Activity Period
12:25 Lunch
1:30 Rest Hour, Canteen, Mail
2:25 Third Activity Period
3:55 Fourth Activity Period
5:20 Grace & Announcements
5:30 Dinner
6:45 Fifth Activity Period/Night Activity
8:00 Flag Lowering & Shrine & evening meds
8:05 Sixth Activity Period/Late Night Activity (Seniors Only)
8:45 Junior Taps
9:15 Intermediate Taps
10:00 Senior Taps
10:30 Suite 15 Taps
172021 Session Themes:
1st session: Halloween
2nd session: Christmas in July
3rd session: Harry Potter
4th session: Olympics
Something new for 2021 (these are just a few examples of the awesome new activities we are adding!):
-Black Light Dance Parties -Community Service Project Period
-Smoothie/Slushie Sip & Paints On the Waterfront -Black Light Nerf Wars/Nerf Course
18Physical Mail:
Letters and packages can be mailed to:
Camper Name
Cabin #
Camp Bernadette
83 Richards Rd.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(If you forget your camper’s cabin, do not fret, it will still get to her!)
If you plan to mail edible goodies to your camper, please keep in mind
that critter free tupperware is required. Ensure you send a big enough
one on check-in day so that it will hold any edible care package items
that you send.
Camper Responses: If you are hoping to receive something from your camper, whether it is a physical letter or a Bunk
Note (page 20), then please speak to her about it before camp! We cannot force your camper to write to you, they
are usually just having too much fun to stop & write!
19Bunk Notes:
Bunk Notes is an external service provided for families who
choose to sign up. Bunk Notes allows families to email a note
which will be printed out and delivered to their camper like a
normal letter. If the family chooses the reply package, the
parent/guardian email will be accompanied by a blank
response letter with a barcode. The camper can then fill out the
blank response letter, and our office will scan it to the Bunk Note
company. The barcode will deliver it to the parent/guardian
email on file. There is approximately a 24 hour turnaround for
emails to reach campers or response pages to get back to
parents once the camper has filled it out.
To sign up for Bunk Notes: go to www.bunk1.com The Camp
Bernadette code is BERN1953
***Please keep in mind that this is an outside company, any
technical issues should be presented to them.***
20Camp Store
Due to our “drive thru” type check in & check out for
2022, the camp store will not be open on those days.
Instead, each cabin will be assigned a camp store
period one time during a 2 week session. There your
camper can shop for camp merchandise.
Prior to camp, parents/guardians will have the
opportunity to add camp store money to their
campers account. Your camper does NOT need
physical cash. You can just log into their account and
add a balance! More details will be sent out in May.
If your child chooses something and does not have a
camp store budget or not enough in her budget, we If you would prefer to order camp merchandise before
will hold the item and contact you for approval. If you camp, consider checking out our online store. (Please keep
approve, we will charge your account and deliver the in mind, these are different designs and products than what is
item to your camper. available in person at camp). Go to our website
www.bfcamp.com go under Contact then click on
Bernadette Store.
21Check out day:
Due to NH COVID Guidelines, check-out will be a drive-thru
process where parents/guardians remain in the vehicle:
● Check out day is on SATURDAY between
9:00AM-12:00PM.
● Parents/Guardians will remain in the vehicle and
follow the same course as check-in day (see yellow
arrows).
● Once you arrive, we will send runners to collect your
camper and their belongings.
● Make sure to stop at the nurses tent on your drive out
to pick up camper medications if applicable.
If your camper is staying multiple sessions, please see the following slide.
22Multi-Session Campers Change-Over Weekends:
If your camper is staying multiple sessions during the 2021 summer
season, they will need to remain on campus during the changeover
weekend(s) in between their session(s). There is NO changeover
weekend charge for summer 2021.
Unfortunately, in order to maintain our “camp bubble”, there will
not be the opportunity for family visits during that time.
But do not worry!.....
We are planning some AWESOME activities for our multi-session
campers! We will keep them busy doing special activities, and we
will order yummy food for a special dinner to be brought in!
In addition, during the changeover weekends, campers will have
access to their phones so you will have ample time to facetime and
chat!
**Don’t forget to sign up for laundry! (Sign ups will be in May)
23Our staff
Every summer our staff work really hard to
create a magical experience for our
campers. For our 2021 season, we will be
working especially hard to keep everyone
happy and safe.
Being employed at a summer camp is a
lesson in service and teamwork and quite
certainly a labor of love.
Our staff members gain leadership skills to
build their resumes for any future profession
while leading young girls, changing lives
and having fun!
For 2021, our staff are agreeing to remain
on campus for 10 weeks (even on time off)
in order to maintain our “camp bubble.”
We are all making that commitment to
provide the safest environment for our
campers during a COVID summer.
24Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can we find out what cabin my camper is in before check-in day?
A: Unfortunately, we do not share the cabin assignments until campers are checking into camp.
Q: What if my camper forgot to pack something?
A: We have spare blankets, toothbrushes, travel sized toiletries to provide your camper should she need it. You can also
send her these items through Amazon etc to get them to her quickly.
Q: Is transportation offered?
A: For 2021, all campers MUST arrive by personal transportation. The NH guidelines dictate no carpooling. Our Long
Island NY bus will not be running this summer. The guidelines suggest only one parent/guardian drives their camper(s) to
camp.
Q: What about camp food?
A: Our camps use a food service called FreshPicks/CafeServices that serves New Hampshire schools. They offer plenty of
variety and have gluten free and vegetarian options. For 2021, most if not all of camp we will be dining outside. We
have a large rental tent being set up in our shrine area to accomplish this.
Q: Is Laundry available?
A: Laundry is only available for campers staying over 2 weeks. Multi-session campers can sign up for laundry through
their registration on Camp Brain starting in May.
Q: What medical services do you offer?
A: Camp Bernadette will have multiple nurses on site at all times. We will also have a medical director on call for our
nurses for the 2021 season. We are 5 minutes from Huggins Hospital and emergency response is less than 10 minutes from
camp. We are also about 20 minutes from urgent care.
Q: What is the protocol if my camper needs to go to the hospital or urgent care for a non-related COVID injury or illness?
A: TBD- We are still working out what is the safest and best protocols when handling outside trips with our Medical
Director. It may be handled on a case by case basis and whether the parent/guardian should take the camper vs the
nurses or head staff from camp. As well as how we safely reintegrate those camp members back into our camp bubble.
Q: What happens if my camper tests positive for COVID or shows symptoms of COVID during their stay?
A: Please see page 8 regarding our COVID testing policy. Further, if a camper shows symptoms they will be isolated
awaiting test results and the cabin will quarantine. Should the test be negative all camp activities for that cabin
resumes.
25Important Contact Information:
Call our camp phone year-round at 603-931-5500.
Email us at Info@bfcamp.com
During the summer camp season (June-Aug) specifically:
During the summer season when you dial 603-931-5500, you will
be prompted to select Camp Fatima or Camp Bernadette. At
that point, an office staff member from Camp Bernadette will
answer your questions, direct your call or take a message. Our
office is typically open daily 8AM-4:30PM during the summer
season. In the event we do not answer, please leave a message
and we will respond as soon as possible.
Also during the summer camp season (June-Aug) you can email:
Bernieoffice@bfcamp.com
26Upcoming Communications:
Expect an email in early May for:
-Bunk requests
-COVID waiver form
-Contact form for long distance campers
-Laundry sign ups for multi-session campers
-Check-in day “time frame” sign ups
-Reminder to submit physicals and all paperwork/payments
-Camp store account details.
Expect an email 2 weeks before your session for:
-Reminder to begin quarantine
-Reminder to obtain a PCR test 3-7 days before arrival
-Reminder of your check-in date and check-out date
-Quarantine attestation forms
Expect a phone call prior to your session if:
-We are missing any of your camper’s paperwork or payments (office)
-There is a need to discuss your camper’s medical history or medications (nurses)
-We believe your camper may benefit from a camp action plan (special services coordinator)
Please note:
We are doing our best to frontload all information and communications to allow for as smooth a check-in day and session as
possible. We want your child to have a successful and enjoyable experience!
27We can’t
wait to see
you!
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