Camp Guidelines
Name Tags
SU requires that name tags be worn at all times to identify us as a part of our group, especially when entering the dining room.
Volunteering
- Every member is expected to volunteer for a minimum two hours of service (otherwise, your registration will not be processed) or be willing to accept an assigned duty
- Non-member adults need to volunteer for one hour
- Campers over 70, nursing mothers, and those with other valid limitations are exempt (at the discretion of the volunteer coordinator)
Child Care
Parents/Guardians assume full responsibility at all times for children in their care. Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
Dress Code
Weber Chapel is our sanctuary for the week. Remember to use it in quiet reverence and respect for God. Decent and appropriate clothing is required for services, classes, and forums (shorts are not permitted to be worn during these times). As in any dining establishment, shirts and shoes are required in the dining room and snack shop area.
Residences
Changing of beds, rooms, or dorms is not allowed. Doors are to be kept unlocked at all times. Televisions in residence lounges are not to be used. Town ordinance requires all quiet from 11:00pm to 7:00am. At the close of the week, dorm rooms should be restored to how they were found upon arrival. Rooms/Suites are to be left in the condition they were found. Campers leaving their rooms in poor condition may be subject to additional cleaning fees.
Photography
Flash photography is prohibited in Weber Chapel. Please respect this space as our sanctuary for the week.
Electronic Devices
Silence phones, tablets, and other electronic devices when entering services, classes, and forums. Phones are only to be used for Bible activities during any required attendance. No gaming devices will be allowed. Teens: Phones will be restricted during classes and choirs.
Behavior
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. The following may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal from camp:
- Being on campus grounds unregistered
- Inappropriate website viewing
- Possession or use of any drugs, tobacco, alcohol, vaping, or cannabis products.
- Girls or Boys found in each other’s living quarters
- Pranking, bullying, unacceptable texting/communication
- Damage of any campus property—fines will be assessed
- Leaving campus during any required activity or after inspiration time
- Reports from campus security, local police, or residents regarding unacceptable behavior or trespassing
- Disrespect toward counselors, deans, camp staff, campus staff, ministers, or elders
- Unauthorized entrance to “Off Limit” rooms and/or unauthorized use of sports equipment
- Use of skateboards or scooters on campus
Registration FAQs
All questions including housing and volunteer service should be emailed to support@easterncamp.org.
The new registration platform (CampBrain) will not allow me to log in with my previous username and password, should I create a new account?
Yes, CampBrain requires a new account to be created.
What type of housing accommodations are available?
Susquehanna University offers dorm and suite type accommodations. The differentiation between the two is the privacy of the bathrooms. Dorm style accommodations will have gender separate bathrooms per floor, and Suite style accommodations will have 3 rooms to share a single bathroom.
Will teens be able to stay in suite style accommodations?
No. ALL TEENS will be assigned dorm style accommodations with the only exception being if they are staying with their parents/guardian in a suite accommodation.
What does the linen package consist of?
The linen package includes Top Sheet, Bottom Sheet, Pillow, Pillowcase, Blanket, Washcloth, Hand Towel, Bath Towel at a rate of $20 for the week.
Will I be required to sign up for a volunteer position?
All members of the ACCN are required to perform 2hrs of volunteer service for the week. All non-members 20 years and older are required to serve 1hr of volunteer service for the week. This is an event that is solely run by volunteers so each position is vital for Camp to operate smoothly.
Is it possible to change my volunteer responsibility after registration?
Yes, please email your inquiry to support@easterncamp.org and we will do our best to make any changes.
Is there laundry available on campus?
Yes, washers and dryers are available at NO COST in every residential building for us to use during our stay on campus in every building. Just bring your own detergent and ironing board.
I have a food allergy. What are the options available for me?
Available for those with food allergies is a dedicated station for dietary restrictions- prepared without the following top nine allergens: eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat/gluten, and sesame.
Is there a pool available during free time?
DirectionsYes, the local community pool (4 min drive) is available for us to use.
What will the daily schedule be like at Eastern Camp 2025 while at the new campus?
We are duplicating the same schedule as we are accustomed to in previous years. Only minor changes will need to be made.
Will there be a limit to how many campers will be able to attend camp?
The campus at Susquehanna University can handle 1500 people in Weber Auditorium and has approximately 1,120 beds.
Who do you contact to change your credit card on file?
Email support@easterncamp.org and your request will be addressed as quickly as possible.
Am I able to change my roommate after I register?
Roommate change requests are able to be submitted to support@easterncamp.org until July 1st. After July 1st your request will be denied.
Who is allowed to request a suite?
Only full time campers are allowed to have a suite. Many couples or small families will be required to share a suite due to the limited amount of suites we have available.
