FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
“Welcome My Friend!” Whether this is your first time away from home or your first experience at Camp Ho Mita Koda, we understand the butterflies you may be feeling and the number of questions and concerns piling up. We pride ourselves in ensuring the best possible experience not only for our campers, but for the entire family. Once you have registered, please review our “Pre-Camp Guide” with everything you will need to know about how to make camp the most successful experience ever. Our year-round office staff are available to answer questions or concerns so please don’t hesitate to call or write.
What Accommodations Are In Place For COVID?
For the past three seasons (2020 , 2021, 2022), COVID has presented some tough times for our world, and navigating the current landscape has challenged the summer camp industry as a whole. At CHMK, we continue to remain flexible and proactive so we can ensure that our camp community is best positioned for success. After two extremely successful seasons, pre vaccination with no positive COVID cases, Camp Ho Mita Koda has become the industry leader in operating T1D residential camps during a pandemic.
To learn more about the current policies and procedures for the upcoming season, including our position on masking and vaccinations, please visit HERE.
Can I Visit Camp?
Prior to the summer season, Camp Ho Mita Koda hosts 4 onsite tours and 2 online orientation webinars for all first-time campers and families.. These orientations are a great opportunity to meet the staff, ask questions, and learn all about camp including how activity sign-ups work, what the camp food is like, communications home, medical management and more!
Don’t worry if you miss the orientation and tours, you can request a personal Camp Tour for you and your family. We love hosting folks onsite and cannot wait to meet you. To schedule a personal tour, please visit HERE.
Preparing For Camp
Packing for camp is the beginning of each camper’s independent camp experience. Parents can review our detailed Packing List that oultines everything you’ll need to bring. Remember that nights at camp can be chilly so bring some warm layers and make sure that your sleeping bag is rated to at least 50 degrees or lower so you are comfortable at night!
Check out our Packing List: PACKING LIST
What if I don’t know anyone else at camp?
No problem! Camp Ho Mita Koda is a great place to make new friends as many campers come not knowing anyone else. Our talented instructors are on the job and ensure that all the campers feel included and a part of the group. Even if you come to camp with friends, you’ll be making lots of new friendships that will last a lifetime.
What if I can’t come to camp at the last minute?
What happens when I arrive?
What diabetes supplies should I bring?
What happens if an emergency occurs at camp?
Can you help my child with shots, carb counting, etc.? My child does not do this on their own.
What will my child learn at camp?
How much money does my camper need to bring to camp?
The answer is ZERO! Campers are asked NOT to bring money with them to camp. We do not offer any a “snack shack” or “canteen” found at other camps. We do have a camp store called the Trading Post, but campers may only use credits placed into their account by their parents. Many campers flying into camp have traveling money with them. This money is locked up during their stay at camp and may be used to purchase store items on the last day of camp as long as permission has been granted from a parent.
My camper wants to attend camp with a friend. Will they be in the same cabin?
On the camp application form, there is a space to indicate a camper request. While we cannot guarantee that the request will be granted, every effort is made to pair requested friends together as long as they are close in age. If a cabinmate request was not indicated on the application, please contact the office prior to May 1 with your request.
Is Camp Ho Mita Koda accredited?
What does being accredited by the American Camp Association mean? The American Camp Association sets the best standards in the camping industry, and we proudly are ACA certified. Being ACA accredited is the best guarantee of professionalism in camping because it lets you know we have voluntarily taken the time to ensure our program and our site meets the strictest codes of safety and excellence.
Click here to learn more about ACA accreditation.
Birthdays at CHMK!
We absolutely love celebrating birthdays at camp! Your child’s special day will be celebrated in style as they get to participate in our “Order of the Oar” ceremony followed by a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” sung by all of the camp during dinner and a special treat for the birthday child and their cabin!
Please call or email the camp office to arrange a party at least two weeks prior to your camper’s arrival.
Are Cell Phones Allowed at Camp?
Yes! Cell phones are permitted at camp. If you have a cell phone that is used as a receiver, you are permitted to bring it to camp. While we try to remain “unplugged”, we also lean into technology to ensure the safety of our campers.
We also have the ability to link up our Electronic Medical Record system with your camper’s Dexcom for additional oversight and management.
Please note that cell phone passcodes will be changed at check-in for safety.
Area Attractions
If you are from out of town and planning on spending time in Northeast Ohio, we have got you covered! Whether you are looking for a nice restaurant, a comfortable place to stay, or a one of a kind attraction, CHMK can help make your visit to Cleveland, Ohio a memorable one.
Please click on the link below to view CHMK’s official recommendations. Of course feel free to contact us at anytime and we will be thrilled to assist in any way possible and point you in the right direction of some of Northeast Ohio’s hidden gems.
