Welcome to Coutts-Moriarty Day Camp!

As parents of three children, we have first hand experience with both the excitement and nervousness that parents and children will be feeling in the days and weeks before Camp. Our goal is to ensure that each child has an exceptional week filled with friends, fun, and opportunities for growth. Toward that end, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us with any questions or concerns you might have prior to camp.

The following are answers to some frequently asked questions

Drop off for Day Campers is between 8 and 8:30am each morning. Monday through Thursday pick-up is between 4 and 4:30pm. Friday pick-up is 1:45-2pm. Please don’t be early or late!

Tye-dying will be offered during Wednesday’s activity blocks. Campers who wish to tye-dye should either bring a white, cotton article of clothing or purchase a Camp t-shirt for $10 Wednesday morning.

Day Campers who would like to see what it’s like to spend the night at Camp can do this on most Thursday nights. Campers not yet ready to try an overnight can stay late on Thursday to eat dinner at camp and enjoy Thursday evening’s campfire program (smores included). They can then be picked up at 8:30-8:45pm. There is no additional cost for either option. Campers may choose one of these options please let us know by Wednesday morning.

We make a sincere effort to find the owners of any lost and found items. During the week, all lost and found items will be moved to the bunkhouse porch near the Day Campers bookbag cubbies. On Friday all lost and found items will be displayed on the bunkhouse porch for campers and parents to look through. Any unclaimed items will be kept for one week, after which they may be donated to campers as needed or donated to area thrift stores. Coutts does not mail back lost and found items. Families can arrange to return to Camp to claim items.

Camp is not set up for campers to receive or make phone calls or texts and as a general policy, does not allow campers to bring cell phones or any other electronic devices. This policy is in place to ensure camp safety, so please leave all devices at home. Calls to or from camp for emergencies or for campers with special concerns should go through the Camp Director. Please call until you reach Annie Brueck at 802-673-5638 or Jason Brueck at 802-673-4638.

Day Campers do not need to bring snacks with them as lunch and 2 daily snacks will be provided by Coutts. PBJ is always available at lunch for picky eaters. For really picky eaters parents may send additional snacks or items to supplement lunch.

Vegetarian options are available at every lunch, so there is no need to inform us ahead of time. Vegans should provide a heads up so we can have a non-dairy milk option available. Campers with medical issues that severely limit food options, should contact us in advance to come up with a meal plan that will work.

Please leave all electronics at home.

For safety reasons, under no circumstances may campers have cell phones at camp.

PACK LIST : The following is a general pack list of things campers may want to bring to camp. This is just a guide to help you pack - no worries if you don’t have everything on the list.

___Water Bottle (MANDATORY!)

___Bathing Suit, Towel

___Lifejacket/Floaties if desired for swimming

___Sneakers and sandals

___Extra full set of clothes

___Raincoat/Poncho

___Hat to keep the sun off

___Non-aerosol sunscreen & bug repellent

___Fishing pole/tackle box if they would like to fish

___Any prescription medication needed

___Small backpack to keep everything in

Campers intending to sign up for biking activities may use our camp bikes and helmets or bring their own bike and helmet. Along with helmets, all bikers must wear closed toed shoes. Bikes may be left overnight at camp or transported daily.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 802-673-5638. We are looking forward to a wonderful camping season.

See you this summer!

Annie Brueck

Camp Director

Coutts-Moriarty Camp/Siskin Ecological Adventures

PO Box 565 Derby, VT 05829

(802)673-5638

programs@siskinea.org