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What's a typical week at camp like?
participate in the all-camp project that is related to the summer theme. During the Liturgy planning workshop campers have an
participate in the all-camp project that is related to the summer theme. During the Liturgy planning workshop campers have an
opportunity to reflect on a relevant topic, and to use their ideas to plan the liturgy that will be celebrated as a whole camp that day.
Adventure activities include icebreaker games, trust activities, and initiatives. Campers work in small groups to solve crazy, creative
problems that require teamwork and lots of communication to complete. All of the adventure activities take place in a non-competitive
environment. Campers have the opportunity to sign-up for afternoon activities that they choose. Beach time also provides campers with
environment. Campers have the opportunity to sign-up for afternoon activities that they choose. Beach time also provides campers with
a chance to go swimming and boating with their friends every day. Evening activities include Adventure events, All-Camp Games, a
bonfire, Variety Show, and a Dance. Thursday evening we also have a special dinner that we invite campers to dress up for. Casual dress
clothes are appropriate.
clothes are appropriate.
How does 6th Week differ from Weeks 1-5?
Week Six is an awesome experience that's specially geared to teens ages 16-18. Traditional Guggenheim activities are certainly an
important part of our time together, but special events including a Coffee House, a relaxed resort evening, and dynamite workshops are
also planned. The Summer Camp Staff designs the week with you in mind. Join us for this getaway week to spend time with great friends
while getting to know yourself and your God, a lot better.
Do campers need to be Catholic to attend Camp Guggenheim?
All campers are welcome at Guggenheim without regard to creed, race, color, or national origin. Throughout camp sessions, we encourage
campers to live the Gospel message of kindness and love. Faith issues are discussed in a relaxed and caring atmosphere, with sensitivity
to and respect for the religious affiliations of individual campers. We share morning and night prayer together and celebrate a Catholic
liturgy each day.
Are non-Catholic campers expected to attend liturgies?
Yes!!! The celebration of liturgy is perhaps the single most important community-building event during each camp day. The presence of
all campers is important! The vibrant, dynamic faith community of teens actually help to plan these liturgies that are especially
meaningful to their peers. Naturally, we respect the individual faith traditions of non-Catholic campers in the context of these
activities.
I really LOVE camp, can I attend more than one session?
No, we're sorry.... Camp Guggenheim is so popular among young people that waiting lists typically exist for each week at camp. In order
to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to attend summer camp, registrations are limited to one session each summer.
How do I get to camp? Click here to get directions.
What is the address at camp? Camp Guggenheim, P.O. Box 664, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Do campers need to have a physical examination by a doctor prior to attending camp?
year to year.
year to year.
My son/daughter has special medical and/or dietary needs. Who should I talk to?
Please contact the Camp Medical Director or the Camp Director at (518)891-3323 to review these needs prior to the camper's arrival.
In addition, be sure to note these special needs on the campers health form.
My son/daughter is a smoker. Can he/she smoke at Camp as long as I give my permission?
No. State and Federal laws stipulate that teens under the age of 18 cannot legally possess tobacco products. No smoking or tobacco
products are allowed at Guggenheim. Since all of our camp sessions include campers who are under this age limit, no smoking is
permitted. Our staff members also abide by this rule, for consistency's sake. If a teen chooses to smoke despite this rule, we will be
forced to ask him/her to call home, and request a ride home immediately.
Can you promise me that I'll be able to room with all of my friends?
At Camp Guggenheim we encourage you to meet new people and to make new friends. We will try to honor a roommate request if you are
attending Guggenheim for the first time. Your request must be sent in with your registration form, and you must request a placement
with someone who is nearly your age. Typically, you will be placed with just one person that you've suggested to us, if we're able to
accommodate the request. Remember however, that you'll spend very little of your time in your room, leaving all kinds of time for you to
spend with your friends, new and old
We're going to be late arrivals at Camp. Who should we contact?
Thanks for letting us know. It's especially important for the Summer Staff to know about when you will be arriving so that we can
welcome your son/daughter, and get him/her off to a great start. (If the contact is being made close to the date of the campers arrival
please have them call camp directly (518-891-3323); otherwise, a note from you does the trick for us... ...Thanks!)
What is rappelling? What safety precautions are taken?
Rappelling is a High Adventure activity that campers participate in under the direction of specially trained staff members. Rappelling
enables campers that are harnessed and attached to a climbing and a safety (belay) rope to descend the 40' cliff that is located in the
camp's adventure area. Rock climbing uses a similar safety system, and provides campers with the challenge of climbing up a cliff at a
different location. Campers are safety harnessed and attached to a belay system that is given a staff member's constant attention
while a camper is climbing or rappelling. All equipment meets industry specifications, and staff members receive annual safety training.
Parents are encouraged to inquire further at camp if they have further questions.
If I check yes for rappelling on the release form, does that mean that my camper must participate?
Certainly not! Participation in all adventure activities at Camp Guggenheim is based on the Challenge By Choice philosophy. Campers
choose the level of adventure that they're comfortable participating in! Signing the release form simply enables the camper to
participate in these activities if he/she chooses to sign up for them.
How old do you have to be to go rappelling?
Our older campers are given priority for rock climbing and rappelling. Younger campers are welcome to participate on a space-available
basis. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate all campers that are interested during each session. Our hope is that campers will indeed
have the opportunity during their camping career.
participate in the all-camp project that is related to the summer theme. During the Liturgy planning workshop campers have an
participate in the all-camp project that is related to the summer theme. During the Liturgy planning workshop campers have an
opportunity to reflect on a relevant topic, and to use their ideas to plan the liturgy that will be celebrated as a whole camp that day.
Adventure activities include icebreaker games, trust activities, and initiatives. Campers work in small groups to solve crazy, creative
problems that require teamwork and lots of communication to complete. All of the adventure activities take place in a non-competitive
environment. Campers have the opportunity to sign-up for afternoon activities that they choose. Beach time also provides campers with
environment. Campers have the opportunity to sign-up for afternoon activities that they choose. Beach time also provides campers with
a chance to go swimming and boating with their friends every day. Evening activities include Adventure events, All-Camp Games, a
bonfire, Variety Show, and a Dance. Thursday evening we also have a special dinner that we invite campers to dress up for. Casual dress
clothes are appropriate.
clothes are appropriate.
How does 6th Week differ from Weeks 1-5?
Week Six is an awesome experience that's specially geared to teens ages 16-18. Traditional Guggenheim activities are certainly an
important part of our time together, but special events including a Coffee House, a relaxed resort evening, and dynamite workshops are
also planned. The Summer Camp Staff designs the week with you in mind. Join us for this getaway week to spend time with great friends
while getting to know yourself and your God, a lot better.
Do campers need to be Catholic to attend Camp Guggenheim?
All campers are welcome at Guggenheim without regard to creed, race, color, or national origin. Throughout camp sessions, we encourage
campers to live the Gospel message of kindness and love. Faith issues are discussed in a relaxed and caring atmosphere, with sensitivity
to and respect for the religious affiliations of individual campers. We share morning and night prayer together and celebrate a Catholic
liturgy each day.
Are non-Catholic campers expected to attend liturgies?
Yes!!! The celebration of liturgy is perhaps the single most important community-building event during each camp day. The presence of
all campers is important! The vibrant, dynamic faith community of teens actually help to plan these liturgies that are especially
meaningful to their peers. Naturally, we respect the individual faith traditions of non-Catholic campers in the context of these
activities.
I really LOVE camp, can I attend more than one session?
No, we're sorry.... Camp Guggenheim is so popular among young people that waiting lists typically exist for each week at camp. In order
to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to attend summer camp, registrations are limited to one session each summer.
How do I get to camp? Click here to get directions.
What is the address at camp? Camp Guggenheim, P.O. Box 664, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Do campers need to have a physical examination by a doctor prior to attending camp?
year to year.
year to year.
My son/daughter has special medical and/or dietary needs. Who should I talk to?
Please contact the Camp Medical Director or the Camp Director at (518)891-3323 to review these needs prior to the camper's arrival.
In addition, be sure to note these special needs on the campers health form.
My son/daughter is a smoker. Can he/she smoke at Camp as long as I give my permission?
No. State and Federal laws stipulate that teens under the age of 18 cannot legally possess tobacco products. No smoking or tobacco
products are allowed at Guggenheim. Since all of our camp sessions include campers who are under this age limit, no smoking is
permitted. Our staff members also abide by this rule, for consistency's sake. If a teen chooses to smoke despite this rule, we will be
forced to ask him/her to call home, and request a ride home immediately.
Can you promise me that I'll be able to room with all of my friends?
At Camp Guggenheim we encourage you to meet new people and to make new friends. We will try to honor a roommate request if you are
attending Guggenheim for the first time. Your request must be sent in with your registration form, and you must request a placement
with someone who is nearly your age. Typically, you will be placed with just one person that you've suggested to us, if we're able to
accommodate the request. Remember however, that you'll spend very little of your time in your room, leaving all kinds of time for you to
spend with your friends, new and old
We're going to be late arrivals at Camp. Who should we contact?
Thanks for letting us know. It's especially important for the Summer Staff to know about when you will be arriving so that we can
welcome your son/daughter, and get him/her off to a great start. (If the contact is being made close to the date of the campers arrival
please have them call camp directly (518-891-3323); otherwise, a note from you does the trick for us... ...Thanks!)
What is rappelling? What safety precautions are taken?
Rappelling is a High Adventure activity that campers participate in under the direction of specially trained staff members. Rappelling
enables campers that are harnessed and attached to a climbing and a safety (belay) rope to descend the 40' cliff that is located in the
camp's adventure area. Rock climbing uses a similar safety system, and provides campers with the challenge of climbing up a cliff at a
different location. Campers are safety harnessed and attached to a belay system that is given a staff member's constant attention
while a camper is climbing or rappelling. All equipment meets industry specifications, and staff members receive annual safety training.
Parents are encouraged to inquire further at camp if they have further questions.
If I check yes for rappelling on the release form, does that mean that my camper must participate?
Certainly not! Participation in all adventure activities at Camp Guggenheim is based on the Challenge By Choice philosophy. Campers
choose the level of adventure that they're comfortable participating in! Signing the release form simply enables the camper to
participate in these activities if he/she chooses to sign up for them.
How old do you have to be to go rappelling?
Our older campers are given priority for rock climbing and rappelling. Younger campers are welcome to participate on a space-available
basis. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate all campers that are interested during each session. Our hope is that campers will indeed
have the opportunity during their camping career.