Getting Ready for Camp

Transportation scholarships will be available to campers on a first come, first served basis. Caregivers must submit an application, which will be reviewed by the ExCamps HeadQuarters office. For financial assistance with travel, please complete this application.

There is limited space available for luggage storage so please pack only what you need – aiming for one bag. Please avoid hard suitcases and use compressible bags where possible. Pack a nut-free snack or lunch and resealable drink for the bus.

Please contact the airline directly to discuss their unaccompanied minor policy and cost.  Every airline has a different requirement and cost. 

Please list “Gayle Brumley” as the temporary chaperone pick-up contact with the airline and give the address of the camp location your child is attending.  Approximately one week prior to camp you will be given the name of the volunteer who will be the pick-up chaperone at the airport.  You will need to call the airline at that time to change the name and contact information. 

Whenever possible, the cost of the flight, unaccompanied minor fee, and baggage cost is paid by the camper’s caregiver.  Please make sure you have pre-paid for baggage as needed. If you are concerned about your ability to afford the transportation cost, we encourage you to check locally with organizations, religious groups, or family for support.  If needed, we do offer limited funds in our transportation scholarship.  Apply here. 

Chaperones will be present at the airport one hour prior to the scheduled bus departure time to receive the campers and escort them on the bus to camp. If a camper is traveling on their own and their flight arrives before this time, it is the responsibility of the camper to meet us at our designated meeting spot at the correct time. Families are alerted via text once the buses arrive at camp.

Please pack a nut-free snack with your camper for their flight.  If they have a cell phone, please make sure they also have the power cord.  Once they arrive at camp, all cell phones will be stored, charged and returned before campers depart for their flights home. 

ExCamps secures ~40-50 seats on one flight from FLL to ATL (including campers and several chaperones). These seats are first come first serve.  The caregiver will pay for the individual ticket(s) and baggage. ExCamps holds these seats to try to get as many campers from the area to travel together. Click here to book your ticket(s). Tickets must be purchased by June 1.