Am I allowed to watch my camper participate?

Parents and other spectators are welcome to observe the camp. In order to create a safe environment for our campers, camp staff, parents and other spectators, all parents and spectators should follow the instructions of camp personnel and remain in the designated public areas. Parents, spectators and children risk being struck by a ball or possibly being run into by a camper or service vehicle. Please use caution while observing camp activities. Animals are not permitted at camp facilities. Parents should closely supervise any children who accompany them to watch camp activities. All parents, spectators and children should refrain from using, moving or otherwise handling any sports equipment that is located at a camp facility.

What should my camper bring each day?

Your camper will need knee pads and gym shoes. We recommend bringing a towel, a water bottle and any snacks your camper may want during breaks.

What about lunch?

Individual Day Camps will have a lunch break, but lunch is not provided by the camp. There are many great local options on and near campus.

Team Camps will have meals provided throughout the camp. Meals will be prepared and served in the dining hall.

What do I do if my camper needs to bring medication to camp?

If a camper would like to bring any medication (whether the medication was dispensed to the camper based on a prescription or was purchased over-the-counter) to our camp, then the camper’s parent or legal guardian must:

(1) notify us of the type of medication(s) and whether it requires refrigeration or other special storage; and

(2) Request approval to bring the medication(s) to camp.

(3) Make a note of the medication in the appropriate section when filling out the online registration form.

To adequately assess requests to bring medication to our camp, contact us at info@illinoisvbcamps.com prior to the start of the camp. Campers may only bring medication(s) to camp that have been approved in writing by our camp director.

If the medication is intended to treat a potentially life-threatening condition, then a camper will be permitted to carry necessary items (e.g., an EPI-pen, an inhaler for asthma) during camp provided that the camper has received the advance written approval of the camp director and athletic trainer discussed in the preceding paragraph.

I am attending the Team Camp as a residential camper. What do I need to bring?

All residential campers will be given sheets, a pillow, and pillowcase. Campers will be responsible for providing their own blanket, towel, and toiletries. Meals will be provided to all campers throughout the duration of camp in the dinning hall.