Frequently Asked Questions
Where do campers stay?
Residential campers stay in the dorm, eight to a room. Each room has its own shower, toilet, and sinks. Each of the residential camps has an onsite campout; campers will sleep 4-6 in a tent. Excursion campers will spend all three nights sleeping 4-6 in tents. The first night will be spent on Eagle Bluff property, while the remaining nights will be spent offsite. While attempts have been made to arrange campsites with restroom facilities (i.e. a pit toilet), this is not guaranteed each night.
Who is supervising my camper?
Our summer staff is comprised of adults aged 21 or older, have a college degree, and have experience working with you. Many of our summer staff will have spent the previous year working at Eagle bluff with our school groups. Campers are supervised all the time, except when in their rooms at night. An on duty staff member will be sleeping in their own, clearly marked room in the same section of the dormitory as the campers in case they are needed in the night.
What if my camper has special dietary requirements?
Eagle Bluff’s kitchen can cater for campers with special dietary requirements, like allergies or vegetarian preferences. Just make sure to clearly indicate your camper’s needs on their medical or registration forms.
What happens if my child is injured?
Every staff member has, at a minimum, current First Aid and CPR certifications. We also have a certified EMT and a few individuals who are certified in Wilderness First Response and/or Wilderness Advanced First Aid. Minor injuries (i.e. scrapes and bruises) will be treated by staff in our well equipped first aid room. If any injury requiring more than basic first aid occurs, we will contact the parents immediately. In case of such an injury, we take the camper to a medical clinic in Preston or to St. Mary's Emergency Room in Rochester. If need be, both an ambulance out of Lanesboro and the Mayo helicopter can be at Eagle Bluff in approximately 10 minutes.
Does my camper get to swim?
Depending on the camp, swimming occurs at one of the local pools, in the Root River, or in a State Park lake. When swimming where no lifeguard is present, all campers will be wearing a personal floatation device. There will also be set boundaries and adults with throw bags in case a camper requires assistance. Local pools will have a certified lifeguard on-duty and campers will not be required to wear a personal floatation device.
Do I need to send money with my camper?
We encourage campers not to bring money. There are no vending machines available to the campers. We open the gift shop on the last day of camp when parents come to pick up campers, thus there will be an opportunity for them to purchase a souvenir.
Do I need to send snacks with my camper?
No; everything campers need, including snacks, will be provided by Eagle Bluff. If campers bring food or drinks with to camp, it will be held in the office during camp and returned to campers when they leave. (Considerations are made for those campers with medical needs.)
Can my camper bring his/her cell phone?
No; we ask that cell phones stay at home. Campers are only allowed to use a telephone in the case of an emergency. If the staff deems a phone call home necessary, they will help the camper use an Eagle Bluff phone to contact their parent/guardian.
What about other electronics?
We ask that NO electronics, including iPods and handheld video game systems, are brought to Eagle Bluff. Not only do they detract from the camp experience, we cannot guarantee their safe keeping in the dormitory.
How do I contact my camper during the week?
You are encouraged to correspond with your camper by mail, be it post or electronic (camps@eagle-bluff.org). If you wish to send post mail to your camper, address it as follows:
John Doe
Night Camp
Eagle Bluff ELC
28097 Goodview Drive
Lanesboro, MN 55949
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