Camp Butter and Egg 2010 Summer Schedule
Week 1 (June 28-July 2)
| Arts & Crafts ($175.00)
Baseball ($165.00)
Softball ($165.00)
Half-day sports training or arts and crafts activities with half-day recreation experiences.
| Week 2 (July 12-16)
| Soccer (($165.00)
Football ($165.00)
Cheerleading ($165.00)
Half-day sports training with half-day recreation experiences.
| Week 3 (July 19-23)
| Wrestling ($165.00)
Golf ($165.00)
Tennis ($165.00)
Half-day sports training with half-day recreation experiences. Golf and tennis instruction is provided on Troy University's campus, with shuttle bus transportation provided to camp before noon.
| Week 4 (July 26-30)
| Arts & Crafts ($165.00)
Baseball ($165.00)
Softball ($165.00)
Half-day sports training or arts and crafts activities with half-day recreation experiences.
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1. What is included in the camp fee?
Guided, well-planned recreation and activities, lunch, beverages throughout the day, craft materials, t-shirt (one per summer), and mix of outdoor and indoor activities. (golf & tennis camps: transportation between campus and camp)
2. Should campers bring their own snacks?
Campers have a snack break during the afternoons and may either bring their own snacks from home, or they may purchase a snack at camp at a cost of $0.75 daily/$3 per week). Beverages are provided by the camp.
3. What if my camper has special needs?
A consultation with a camp director (Ron or Susan Pierce) prior to one’s camp week is advised so that reasonable accommodations may be made in a timely manner. By letting staff know of disabling conditions, dietary needs, medical issues, etc. prior to the start of camp, you will increase the likelihood of a pleasurable, rewarding experience for your camper.
4. How is the camp staffed?
Camp owner-directors, Ron & Susan Pierce, are on-site during camp sessions and oversee (typically participating in instruction, food preparation, and recreation) each camp. Sports camps are led by either coaches employed in full-time, coaching positions, as well as former and current college athletes. Additional counselors leading activities are specially-trained college students, or professional educators who work at camp during school breaks. Lifeguards hold current, American Red Cross lifeguarding certification, and many staff members hold American Red Cross CPR and First-Aid certifications.
5. What recreational venues are available to campers?
Camp Butter & Egg is located on 40 acres of land inside the city limits of Troy, AL. On the 7-acre lake, catch-and-release fishing, canoeing, and a floating golf green are available. Regulation-size softball and baseball fields, disc-golf course, mini-golf course, sand volleyball court, baseball/softball indoor training facility, swimming pool, 35-foot climbing wall with auto-belay systems, low-ropes challenge course, a target shooting range, and additional fields for soccer and other group games may be found at camp.
6. What are campers expected to bring to camp?
Swimsuit, sunscreen, swim goggles (if desired), appropriate sports equipment for baseball, softball, tennis, golf, football, and soccer camps, snack or snack money (.75 per day), change of clothes in a bag with their name on it. Each day, campers should wear comfortable, rugged clothing, closed toe shoes for running and climbing, and it is highly recommended that campers’ names are on all
his/her equipment and clothing.
7. What is served for lunch?
Hamburgers, hotdogs, macaroni & cheese, grilled ham & cheese sandwiches, chicken nuggets, pizza, chips, cookies, cake, ice cream, and popsicles are typically on the week’s menu.
8. Can my camper attend for partial days during the week?
Campers should plan to stay for the entire day’s activities. The camp program is designed to expose campers to a variety of situations which enable them to make friends, learn how to work within a team, develop confidence to try new things, and participate in activities to promote healthy lifestyles.
9. When may I drop off and pick up my camper?
Camp staff will welcome your camper, beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day, with the start of the day’s activities beginning at 8:00 a.m. Campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m., M-Th, and by 1:15 p.m. on Fri. Note: golf and tennis campers begin their day with camp staff at the designated location on Troy University’s campus.
10. Is there a registration discount for multiple camps and/or multiple children attending camp from the same family?
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