Arrival & Orientation
Orientation will be approximately 5 days and will introduce you to your role as a staff member at Kutsher's Sports Academy. Our information sessions are designed to give you all of the tools that you need to be successful in your role this summer. In addition to the information sessions, you can expect hands on workshops, games, and fun activities & events throughout the week. These will all set the tone for the amazing summer ahead!
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You will also have the opportunity to get acquainted with your co-counselors and all of the other amazing stuff on camp. We will plan some fun nights for you both on and off camp.
When you arrive at camp, you will be given a temporary cabin assignment. Permanent assignments will be given after our one week mini-camp session. We do our best to ensure that each staff member is assigned to an age group that best fits their skills and personality.
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Arrival & Orientation
Orientation will be approximately 5 days and will introduce you to your role as a staff member at Kutsher's Sports Academy. Our information sessions are designed to give you all of the tools that you need to be successful in your role this summer. In addition to the information sessions, you can expect hands on workshops, games, and fun activities & events throughout the week. These will all set the tone for the amazing summer ahead!
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You will also have the opportunity to get acquainted with your co-counselors and all of the other amazing stuff on camp. We will plan some fun nights for you both on and off camp.
When you arrive at camp, you will be given a temporary cabin assignment. Permanent assignments will be given after our one week mini-camp session. We do our best to ensure that each staff member is assigned to an age group that best fits their skills and personality.
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Arrival & Orientation
Orientation will be approximately 5 days and will introduce you to your role as a staff member at Kutsher's Sports Academy. Our information sessions are designed to give you all of the tools that you need to be successful in your role this summer. In addition to the information sessions, you can expect hands on workshops, games, and fun activities & events throughout the week. These will all set the tone for the amazing summer ahead!
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You will also have the opportunity to get acquainted with your co-counselors and all of the other amazing stuff on camp. We will plan some fun nights for you both on and off camp.
When you arrive at camp, you will be given a temporary cabin assignment. Permanent assignments will be given after our one week mini-camp session. We do our best to ensure that each staff member is assigned to an age group that best fits their skills and personality.
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WELCOME TO CAMP
SUMMER 2024
1. Letters from the directors
2. Phone, GPS, mailing Information
3. Accessing the parent portal
4. Completing camp forms
5. Financials
6. Transportation to/from camp
7. Electronic and internet policy
8. Camp uniforms and packing list
9. Health and safety
10. Program
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Hello Kutsher's Day Camp families!
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We hope that you are as excited as we are for camp to begin. It's been another crazy year and we believe that kids continue to need camp more than ever. Our Welcome to Camp guide is best viewed on a desktop computer.
Summer camp gives kids the opportunity to grow. According to the American Camp Association, some of the main benefits of camp include gaining confidence, developing social skills, making new friends, and becoming more adventurous.
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2024 will be a summer to disconnect from technology and reconnect with friends. Your campers will have the opportunity to get outside, play their favorite sports, and create lasting friendships.
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If you have any questions as we get closer to camp, feel free to reach us at any time. We are looking forward to a wonderful summer!
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Love,
Hillary & Mike
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GPS ADDRESS:
95 Lake Buel Road
Great Barrington, MA. 01230
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Click here for detailed drop off instructions.
25 Deerwood Park Rd
P.O. Box 252
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Accessing the Parent Portal
Camp InTouch & The Campanion App​
Camp InTouch and the Campanion App will be your central area for all things camp!
Before camp begins, you will want to log in to complete all the camp forms and submit your final camp payment. You can do this on a desktop using Camp inTouch or on your phone using the Campanion app.
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To access the parent portal from our website, click Parent Portal, Stay Connected, and Camp InTouch. You will be prompted to enter your email and password. If you have not set a password, simply click the button that says “retrieve/set password”.
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Once a login has been created and you have signed in, you will be taken to your dashboard (see picture below). Here, you can start exploring your Camp InTouch portal!
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We're also excited to introduce you to Campanion, the new mobile app we’re using to share your child’s experience at Kutsher's with you this summer. With a personalized stream of content featuring photography, regular updates from camp, and more, our hope is that Campanion makes you feel closer to your camper's experience than ever before.
To get started, follow these simple steps:
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Login to the app using the same username and password that you use to access CampMinder
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Upload a reference photo of your child to enable facial recognition
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Start camp forms
Once logged in to the portal, click here to complete camp forms
Click here to pay your final camp balance.
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All camp forms MUST be completed no later than June 1, 2024. You can see a full list of forms by clicking here. If you have any questions or need assistance with forms, please feel free to reach us anytime.
To upload camp forms, click "Forms & Documents". Some of the forms are "paper forms" that must be printed, signed, and uploaded once complete. The remaining forms can be completed online.
Completing Camp Forms​
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To pay your camp balance, simply log into your Camp InTouch account, scroll down and click "Financial Management," and add your credit card information. All checks can be mailed to 25 Deerwood Park Rd, P.O. Box 252, Great Barrington, MA. 01230.
PAYMENT METHODS
Kutsher's day camp accepts checks, all major credit cards, and wire transfers for tuition payments. We recommend paying online through our parent portal.
The GPS address is 95 Lake Buel Road, Great Barrington, MA. 01230. Turn at the Kutsher's Day Camp sign and follow the road to the field house. Our day camp staff will be there to greet and direct you. On your first day of camp you will be given your pick-up passes for the summer.
MORNING DROP-OFF
Morning drop-off is between 8:45 am and 9:15 am. Campers will not be permitted on camp before their scheduled arrival time.
AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Afternoon pick-up is between 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm.
EXTENDED DAY CAMP
Our extended day program runs from 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm. The weekly cost for extended hours is $200. If you are interested in enrolling, please select the option in the "Additional Options Form" (located in your parent portal).
SAFETY INFORMATION
To ensure the safety of campers, parents, and staff: ​
LATE DROP-OFF / EARLY PICK-UP ​
If you are going to be late to drop-off or you need to pick up your camper early, please call our main office 413-644-0077.
Financials
- Administrative staff will be on the driveway to direct you.
- Please stay in your car and follow the direction of our staff.
- Please do not use your cell phone.
- Drive slowly!
Transportation
ELECTRONIC AND INTERNET POLICY
Cell phones are NOT PERMITTED at Kutsher’s Day Camp. All phones brought to camp must be turned in to the front office. They will be returned to campers at the end of the day.
Campers are not allowed to bring computers, DVD players, iPod Touches, or any device that allows for texting or internet access. These items will be confiscated and locked in our office until the end of the camp day.
Camp Uniforms & Packing List
REQUIRED UNIFORMS
Please visit Everything Camper to purchase the required camp gear. These items should be ordered as soon as possible to ensure your camper has them in time for camp.
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PACKING LIST
Your camper should pack the following items each day:
Health and Safety
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At Kutsher's day camp, we take the health of our campers very seriously. We ask that you partner with us in keeping every camper healthy. Please do not send your camper if they are not well enough to participate in camp activities. All campers must be fever free without taking medicine for 24 hours before they can return to camp.
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We will contact you when:
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- A camper becomes ill with a fever and/or vomiting.
- A camper has a significant bump, bruise, or cut.
- A camper has any head-related injury.
- A camper visits the health center multiple times in one day.
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If we can't reach you, we will call the emergency contact.
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MEDICATIONS
Medications will only be administered if you and your healthcare provider have completed the required forms.
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State law mandates that any medication, over the counter or prescribed, epi-pens, inhalers, etc. will be administered by our camp nurses ONLY if the proper documentation is on file.
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Program
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DAILY PROGRAM
All day campers will travel in small groups to their activities. To see a sample schedule, please click here. You will receive your camper's schedule* and group information for the coming week each Sunday by end of day (*schedules are subject to change).
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SPECIAL EVENT DAYS
Every Wednesday will be a special event day. We ask that campers wear their Kutsher's t-shirt on Wednesdays. If campers need any other equipment, we will notify you via email.
SWIMMING
All swimming at Kutsher's Day Camp takes place in beautiful Lake Buel. Kutsher's follows the guidelines of the American Red Cross Instructional Swim Program Levels 1-6. Swim is an integral part of our day camp program. Due to space restrictions, we will do our best to provide swim lessons to all non-swimmers two times per week.
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DAILY LUNCH & SNACKS
Kutsher's Day Camp offers two options for camp lunch.
1. Campers may bring their own lunch to camp each day. Kutsher's Day Camp requires all food to be nut-free. Lunches must be sent in a lunchbox with an ice pack.
2. Campers may purchase lunch at camp. The cost is $60.00 per week and campers must opt into our lunch program for the full week. Please use the "Additional Options" form to sign up for camp lunch.
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Kutsher's Day Camp will provide campers with a pre-packaged individual snack each morning and afternoon.
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SUNSCREEN & BUG SPRAY
Please apply sunscreen & bug spray before your camper arrives at camp. We ask that you send in additional sunscreen and bug spray (labeled with your camper's name). Counselors will reapply during the day.
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Contact
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Please contact Mike by email (mike@ksa.camp) or phone (413-644-0077) with any questions.
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