FORMS & PAYMENT
DUE MARCH 1
GC4: 4 Weeks
FORMS & PAYMENT
DUE MARCH 1
Forms are available through the Forms & Documents section in your CampInTouch account or the Campanion App. Access real time statements and update payment methods through the financial management tab. If you need to make alternative arrangements or have any questions, please contact us. We are here to help!
Never a moment to spare, we believe that the busier campers are, the happier they will be. A day at Camp Fern Legacy is full of varied and interesting happenings.
1st Session (GC1/BC1):
Gates open at 2:00 PM. After check-in, you’ll have time to help your camper settle into their cabin and meet their counselors. Head checks and temperature checks are required before entry and begin at 1:00 PM.
2nd Session (GC2/BC2):
Check in at Magnolia Manor between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. You’ll have time to help your camper settle into their cabin before they jump into the fun activities — please leave by 3:30 PM. Head checks and temperature checks are required before entry and begin at 2:30 PM.
1st Session (GC1/BC1):
Closing Day pickup is between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Drive to the circle drive by the riflery range for pickup. Don’t forget to check the lost and found and sign up for early bird to reserve your camper’s spot for next year.
2nd Session (GC2/BC2):
Like the 4-week session, closing Day begins at 9:30 AM and ends with gates closing at noon. Make sure to catch the war canoe race! Please check out at the Rec Hall and check the lost and found. Don’t forget to sign up for Early Bird to reserve your camper’s spot for next year.
We are so excited for you to get to Camp this summer. We are thrilled for you to join our Camp Fern Legacy family and can’t wait to start making memories that last a lifetime! If you need anything along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
Clothing Essentials:
Shorts, t-shirts, jeans or long pants, swimsuits, pajamas, undergarments, socks, and a jacket or sweatshirt for cooler evenings.
Footwear:
Tennis shoes, sandals with back straps, and boots with a heel (required for horseback riding — leather or hard sole).
Bedding & Toiletries:
Sleeping bag or twin sheets, pillow, towels, toiletries, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Special Items:
Plain white clothing for Sundays and Banquet. Wacky gear for theme days: America Mondays, Tie-dye Tuesdays, Wildlife/High Five Wednesdays, Twin Thursdays, Funky Pattern Fridays.
Friendly Reminders:
Label everything with your camper’s name. Trunk max size: 32″L x 18″W x 16″H. Bring 2 laundry bags and consider a personal box fan with extension cord, and leave the valuables at home.
Pro Tip:
“Pack for fun, not for fashion! Send play clothes, well-loved shoes, and the basics — and leave anything nice (or anything you want back in perfect condition!) at home. And don’t forget plenty of bug spray!”
Attribution:
— Gretchen Mercer, Tyler, TX
Download the full packing list and use it as a handy checklist—perfect for you and your camper to use as you pack together.
Talk About What to Expect:
A few weeks before camp, start conversations about the daily schedule, cabin life, activities, and how much fun they’ll have. Let them know it’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Practice Independence:
Help your camper practice skills like making their bed, organizing belongings, and managing personal hygiene on their own.
Stay Positive:
Your confidence helps build theirs. Focus on the adventures ahead rather than the time apart.
OK the Feelings; Homesickness is Normal:
If your camper mentions feeling homesick before leaving, reassure them that many campers feel this way — and that our counselors are trained to help them through it.
Shop Camp Fern Legacy merchandise and session must-haves. Grab apparel and special extras your camper will love.
Date
August 26, 2026
Meet our team, learn about summer opportunities, and find out what it’s like to work at Camp Fern Legacy. Bring your questions — we’d love to meet you!
Label everything — from water bottles to sweatshirts — before your camper arrives. It makes transitions smoother, prevents mix-ups, and gives your child one less thing to worry about as they settle in. A little preparation goes a long way toward a confident first day at camp.
