If your child is attending Killooleet this summer then this page is for you.
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Welcome to the Killooleet Parents page. On this page you will find info on the summer, what you need to do before June 29th, and links to forms that you will need to fill out.
If you have any questions that aren’t covered here then please get in touch with us here.
Payment
You are welcome to pay by check or on Campminder (for a small fee). Checks should be made out to Killooleet Inc. and mailed to PO Box 70 Hancock, VT 05748.
Click here to make a payment.
Documents
Please log onto your camp minder account to see what documents you need to upload.
Medical
We have a registered nurse on site, along with an experienced medical team. Most of our staff take a Wilderness First Aid course (see photo) before the summer starts. Please make sure that you have completed & submitted your health forms.
Packing
You’ll need to pack for all weather conditions and temperatures, and good hiking boots are strongly recommended.
Download our packing list here.
Take a look at our Electronics Policy.
Arrival
We run buses from Tarrytown and Manhattan on June 29 and back on August 18. You may also drive your child/children to camp.
We have partnered with Shipcamps to facilitate luggage and bike delivery.
More details can be found on the transportation form on Campminder.
Food
We have an experienced kitchen team that caters to all diets and tastes, and we are lucky enough to often eat food from our garden.
Please make sure you let us know any allergies and intolerances before arrival.
Calling
Meal times are the best time to call your child, These are at 9am, 2pm and 7pm EST. On hike days (Wednesdays) and during overnighters, your child may be off campus.
Remember that others are also trying to call, so keep your calls short.
Visiting
Parent visiting is limited to one full day (9 hours) between Saturday July 20 and Sunday August 4.
FAQs
Does my child have to commit to a full summer?
No. New campers can sign up for 4 weeks with the option to stay if they choose. The vast majority of the time they will want to!
Where do the campers come from?
Around 50% of our campers are from the metropolitan New York City area, with another 30% coming from Boston & New England. The rest come from all over the United States. In 2019 we also had campers from China, Thailand, England, Switzerland and Iceland!
Do you have medical facilities on site?
We have an infirmary on campus run by a team of registered nurses. We have a doctor on call who is available through a local medical practice.
Most of our staff take a Wilderness First Aid course each summer.
Where do you find your staff?
We hire a diverse staff. Our campers benefit from the knowledge and experience of staff with different ages and backgrounds. Our team is made up of former campers, international and American staff. Our youngest counselors have finished their first year of college, and our oldest are teachers. We interview everyone, follow up with references, and run criminal record background checks.