How Do Canteen Cards Work?
- At check-in, your child will turn in any spending money or cash they have with them to be made into canteen cards.
- Campers will be given their canteen cards before the first canteen time.
- When your child makes a purchase at the canteen, the appropriate amount is marked off their card.
- At the end of your child’s program, any money remaining on the canteen card is reimbursed in the Dining Hall.
Why Canteen Cards?
- Canteen cards reduce the risk of loss. If your child loses his/her canteen cards, we can re-issue their cards.
- Canteen cards reduce the risk of theft . Each canteen card has your child’s name on it and staff know if a child is using someone else’s canteen card.
- Canteen cards eliminate handling cash during the week, making it easier for your child and our staff .
Frequently Asked Canteen Card Questions:
What if my child does not spend all of the money on his/her canteen cards? Canteen Reimbursement occurs at the end of each program in the Dining Hall. Simply bring your camper’s canteen cards and any unspent money will be reimbursed.
What if my child wants to buy a sweatshirt or other clothing item? Your camper may use his/her canteen cards to do so. The canteen will also be open during check-in and departure times. You may use cash, check, or credit card during these times.
Can my child bring cash to keep in his/her belongings and not
turn into canteen cards? No, they may not. Canteen cards are designed to eliminate the possibility of theft and keeping cash with them defeats this purpose. Unused canteen card money will be reimbursed at departure times.
How do I pay for crafts? Canteen cards are used to pay for craft and tye-dye supplies.
