As a parent or camper it can be overwhelming to come to Camp for the first time. You may have many many questions. If you haven't found the answer on the other pages of our website then hopefully this page will have what you are looking for. Please feel free to call us at the Camp Office for any questions, 903-629-7165. We are looking forward to seeing you at Camp Deer Run very soon!
Click on the links for the answers to these frequently asked questions.
What time does check-in begin on Sunday?
Camper check-in and registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Cabin placements will be posted at the Mess Hall at 3:00 p.m. as well.
What time is worship on Wednesday night?
Worship begins at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening is our time for visitors.
You may come out and enjoy visiting CDR from 5:30 till the end of worship
usually around 10:00 p.m.
What time is worship on middle Sunday of
a Two Week Session?
Bible Class begins at 11:00 a.m. and Worship is at 12:00 p.m. Join us
for Bible Class, stay through Worship, in fact stay with us all day! We
have some fun events and good good planned for our campers and visitors
on middle Sundays! If you do wish to take your camper to town with you
to do laundry or eat you may take them after Worship once you have signed
out with our Staff designated for this task. If you do take your camper
with you please return to Camp by 5:00 p.m. and sign in at the office
upon returning.
What time is check-out on Friday?
Check out is on Friday at 9:00-11:00 a.m. Your child will be able to check
out once they have assisted in Camp clean up and have received their Camp
T shirt. Staff will be in the pavilion to help load and to send off their
campers.
Can my camper receive mail?
Email? Faxes?
Campers are able to receive all three forms of communication. Each day
at the afternoon Canteen break the campers receive their mail which
consists of actual letters & packages, emails and faxes sent to
the office with the campers name at attention. Mail in any form is always
exciting for our campers!
Are campers aloud to use
the phone or their cell phones?
Campers are not allowed to freely use phones or their own cell phones
at Camp. A part of the program is the fact that our campers are away
from their normal environments. Please trust that if there is a need
for your camper to call home they will be allowed.
Picking Up Campers & Making Appropriate Visits
May I come and visit my
camper?
You are welcome to come and visit your camper at the appropriate times.
Wednesday evenings are the major visiting days throughout the summer.
During a Two Week Session you may visit on Middle Sunday as well. Click
here to see the times for visiting Camp.
During a Two Week Session
may I come and do my camper's laundry?
You may come and pick up your camper’s laundry although for $2
we will wash 10 articles of clothing for your camper on Saturday. We
do ask that if you want to pick up your camper’s laundry that
you do so on Sunday after Worship.
Can I pick up my child for
baseball or other activities they are involved in?
If your camper needs to leave Camp for any reason during the session
please call the office in advance so we can have your camper ready for
your arrival. You will need to sign out at the office leaving information
about your return time. Please sign in at the office when you return.
What do I do in case of
family emergency or in a case that my child needs to leave early?
If your camper needs to leave Camp for any reason during the session
please call the office in advance so we can have your camper ready for
your arrival. You may leave once you have checked out at the office
and your camper has received their canteen money & T shirt.
What is Canteen Money?
Beyond the Camper Fees each camper has canteen money. We recommend that
your camper has $20-25 per week at Camp. Each camper uses their Canteen
Money to buy drinks, candy, and other refreshments during Canteen Breaks.
This money is also used for purchasing crafts throughout the week. As
well the campers may use this money to purchase items in the Camp Gift
Shop.
What is Cabin Buddies?
If you would like you may designate a friend to be in the cabin with
your child. You may designate your choice of ONLY ONE cabin buddy on
the registration form. It is important to note that cabin buddies must
be within one year of the same age to be considered for placement together.
Campers that place each other as buddies will be more likely to receive
their requests. Triple buddy requests cannot be honored.
Can my child be in a cabin
or group with their cousin / brother / friend?
Campers may designate their cabin buddy on the registration form as
long as the buddies are within one year of the same age. So you may
link your camper to their cousin / brother / friend as long as they
are of the same sex and within one year of the same age. Campers are
placed in groups and cabin by age each session.
.Email: campdeerrun@peoplescom.net