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FAQ'S FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPSWhat time should I arrive at camp (by car)? What are the driving directions to my camp? Why should I put my money in the Canteen? What is the coach to camper ratio? Can my child pick their roommate? What is the supervision in the dorms/bunks etc.? Do I need a physical to attend camp? At Five-Star, is playing time equally distributed? Will I be able to order pizza or food to my room? Can I wear a hat, do-rag, earring, watch or other adornments? Are there professional trainers available at camp We recommend that you bring -12 pairs sweat socks, 1 pair good basketball sneakers, 7 t-shirts, 5 pairs shorts, 1 sweat suit or sweat shirt, 3 towels, 1 blanket or sleeping bag, 2 sheets, 1 pillow and pillow case, toilet articles and one mostly white or white t-shirt for the playoffs. Do not bring your own basketball. You may want to add items based on personal preference. What time should I arrive at Camp (by car)? Check-in
is between 2pm and 4pm. This arrival time will enable you
to:
Camp officially ends after the awards ceremony, which is scheduled for 3:00. Please arrange departure after that as to not disrupt the final day.
Specific Camp addresses are listed on the directions link. Driving directions and addresses are best obtained by visiting the locations website. The canteen is a physical store on campus selling Five-Star gear, snacks and drinks. When you arrive on campus you will be asked if you want to deposit any money in the canteen. Whatever amount you wish to deposit will become the amount of credit you have in the store. The canteen can also be used to purchase items forgotten at home (toothbrush, soap, etc.) because the canteen staff will go into town each day to purchase these requested items. At the end of camp any unspent money will be returned to you in full.
If you hold onto your own money and wish to make cash purchases you can but do so at your own risk. Any money you lose or that is stolen cannot be replaced. The money you put into account cannot be lost or stolen. In fact you can store your money with us and not spend any and have it all returned at the end of camp. The following schedule is
snapshot of a potential day at Five-Star: • Shepherd University and Blue Ridge School- Yes- $25 refundable deposit required • Mount St. Mary's University- Yes- $30 refundable deposit required A deposit of $100 is due with an application in order to hold a spot for day camps and a deposit of $200 for overnight camp. The Balance is due no later than 30 days prior to camp. DEPOSIT is refundable for each session only up to the due date for the balance of payment, less a $45 administrative fee charged to ALL cancellations. Cancellations made AFTER (April 15 for day camps and May, 15 for overnight) are non-refundable or can be issued as credit towards a future Five-Star event. Lodging, Meals, Camp T-Shirt and Accident and Injury Insurance over and above campers' family policy coverage. What is the coach to camper ratio? Traditionally, there is an 8 to 1 camper to coach ratio. Can my child pick their roommate? We will honor roommate requests if space allows. We understand that campers are, in some cases, traveling long distances and wish to be roomed with their friends. With that in mind we will do our best to accommodate your request. If when you arrive you are not roomed together, we will attempt (if space is available) to room you together by that evening. A. Jr. Boy's Shepherd Unviersity- College dorms, 2 to a room-please request by noting on application card, emailing or writing. B. Jr. Boy's Blue Ridge SChool- Dorms, 2 to a room-please request by noting on application card, emailing or writing. C. Girl's Mount St. Mary's University- College dorms, 2 to a room-please request by noting on application card, emailing or writing. What is the supervision in the dorms/bunks etc.? There is a counselor assigned to each floor in every dorm. Our well-trained staff monitors all activities including meals. Our camps are open to coaches and parents to view at all times. Do I need a physical to attend camp? For both camps (July 8-12 & July 29-August 2) at Mount St. Mary's University a physical as well as shot records are needed. At Five-Star, is playing time equally distributed? Every player will play at least one half of each game. You will either play in the 1st and 3rd quarters or the 2nd and 4th quarters. Can
I bring a cooler? Yes you can bring a cooler. Televisions ARE NOT allowed, but you
can bring a walkman, disc man or MP3 player, but must remained lock them in your room; they are
not to be worn during or to and from the activities. Will I be able to order pizza or food to my room? No. You will have 3 meals and we will have a pizza or food
for sale each day if you wish to supplement. Can I wear a hat, do-rag, earring, watch or other adornments? You cannot play with them and they cannot be worn during the week.
Yes, we will have professional trainers. They are on call 24 hours a day for illness, injury and other maladies. If necessary, nearby medical facilities are available at every site. What if I have more questions? Please contact the office by emailing info@5starbasketball.com or give us a call at (301) 762-2121.
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