Frequently Asked Questions

At Sacramento Camps, we understand that parents and campers may have various questions about their child’s upcoming adventure. Our Frequently Asked Questions page is expertly crafted by a crack-team of rabid squirrels from Mount Hope to address these inquiries comprehensively. Their aim is to alleviate any concerns and ensure parents feel confident and well-informed about the enriching experience their children will have at camp.

If you have additional questions not covered here, please feel free to reach out to us! We’re here to assist and will do our best to provide the information you need.

About Camp

The Camp is Mt Hope Bible Camp in Forbestown, CA. It is located well off a sleepy road in the mountains above Lake Oroville.

We have several levels of leadership for the camp. Program Staff keep the day packed full of great activities. Counselors sleep in the cabins and spend all day with their campers. Literally, they go everywhere as a group. We have adult assistant counselors as well. These are usually parents who want to attend camp with their campers but don’t want the full responsibility of the counselor, which also includes spiritual follow up after camp. They are also with the cabin all day and all night. And last, we have Junior Counselors. These are high school students who pay to come help. Each cabin is assigned a Junior Counselor that also stays with the cabin. There are also Junior Staff that help with the activities.

Every adult is background checked and also cleared by a pastor from their church before being approved by the director.

Each cabin sleeps between 12 and 16 people. The cabin ratio is usually 2 adults and one high school student per cabin, putting the ratio at no more than 4:1. The cabins are nice! Well ventilated open rooms with bunkbeds, good lighting and cement floors. Both the guys and girls sides are set up in a horseshoe. The showers and restrooms are located close by in the middle of the cabins.

The entire volunteer staff goes through an afternoon of training in order to understand our safety protocols.

What to Pack

• Sandals or flip flops (showers, etc)
• Sleeping bag & pillow
• Small backpack or string pack
• Snack shack money
• Sun screen & lip balm
• Towel & wash cloth for showers
• Water bottle

• Athletic shoes that can get wet & dirty
• Bible & pen
• Bug spray
• Clothing for warm days & cool nights
• Modest, 1-piece swimsuit & towel
• Personal medications in original bottles
• Personal toiletries
• Sandals or flip flops (showers, etc)
• Sleeping bag & pillow
• Small backpack or string pack
• Snack shack money
• Sun screen & lip balm
• Towel & wash cloth for showers
• Water bottle

Flashlights are not required but welcomed.

Dietary Restrictions

At the time of registration, it is crucial for campers with special dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free or lactose intolerance, to notify the camp to ensure that our kitchen can make necessary preparations. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all campers, and advance notice allows us to accommodate their dietary needs appropriately. Moreover, campers with severe dietary restrictions are encouraged to bring their own food, empowering them to take an active role in managing their unique dietary requirements and ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable camp experience. Refrigeration is provided!

Mobile Devices

As of 2024, all camper electronic devices will be lovingly powered down and passed to a trusted adult before reaching camp. This includes any device that is Wi-Fi or cellular network capable, able to send messages of any kind and is able to view or keep video and pictures. These devices will be returned after leaving camp. If there is a specific need to contact a parent or guardian, it will be done with the help of the camp director or camp medic.

Devices that meet this criteria that are not powered off and held by a trusted adult will be confiscated and returned when leaving camp. Sacramento Camps is dedicated to this policy. If a camper or parent/guardian is not willing to comply, we are not the right camp for you. Failure to agree with this policy will result in registration and participation in camp being denied.

Gender Identity

Sacramento Camps recognizes the changing landscape of the culture of our campers. Also, our campers come from a variety of communities, backgrounds and home lives. There will be a variety of answers among our campers as to gender issues. Our goal as Sacramento Camps is to focus on our identity in Christ. We will elevate our attention to God’s Kingdom and how we respond to the King as eternal beings. We believe the first responsibility is to help campers identify God’s authority and goodness. We trust that God will begin to bring order to the life of the believer as promised in scripture.

As a matter of practicality, cabins will be assigned by the camper’s sex at birth.

If you have more questions about gender identity at camp, please email ron@sacramentocamps.org for a larger discussion.

Refund Policy

In the event of a camper withdrawal from camp 15 days or more prior to the scheduled start date, a non-refundable fee of $50 will be retained and the remaining camp fees will be refunded. For withdrawals occurring within 14 days of the camp start date, no refunds will be issued. However, special requests for transfers of registration from one camper to another can be arranged if made seven days prior to the beginning of camp, with the deduction of the non-refundable $50 fee. We appreciate your understanding of these terms as they help us manage our resources effectively.

If you can’t find the answers you were looking for so far, please feel free to reach out to us! We’re here to assist and will do our best to provide the information you need. Thanks for reading this far, and we look forward to hearing from you!