When your child was accepted to camp, you would have received an Acceptance Packet in the mail. If you did not complete and return these forms, please be sure to do so. All forms are due by May 1. If you still need to return forms, you may do so by mail or fax to (574) 842-8462.

If you are missing forms from the Acceptance Packet, you may download them here for Woodcraft Camp and Upper Camp. Please, only return forms that you have not already submitted. Duplicate forms slow down our admissions process.


Final Ball - Some of the earlier printed Parent Guidebooks indicates that the Upper Camp final ball is August 5th. That is incorrect. The Final Ball date is August 3rd.


First Class Leadership and College Preparatory Seminar for 1st class (3rd year) campers - male and female. This 3-week class will cover three primary areas: (1) Leadership theory and how it applies to camp, high school, and the transition to college. (2): Campers will take the Values in Action (VIA) Survey of Character Strengths. Results from the VIA survey will be used to facilitate class conversation and writing about how campers can utilize their strengths as leaders to get the most out of themselves and their peers. (3) Campers will be able to reflect on the seminar and their Culver experience in the form of a college essay. All instruction about formatting and writing this essay will be based on the Common Application for Undergraduate College Admission.

Photography: Film to Digital The evolution of the photograph from monochrome silver-based image to full color digital print will be explored in this three-week class. Darkroom chemistry, film development, digital processing will be touched on as campers explore two of photography's major themes: Portrait and Landscape. Campers should bring a 35mm film-based camera and, if possible, a digital SLR. All other supplies will be available in the campus bookstore, chemistry and computers will be provided.

Acting Learn acting, stage movement, theater history, make-up, and costuming.

Camp Play Participate in the development of a play from start to finish. Includes auditions, read-throughs, and all rehearsals. This is a double class period for 6 weeks. 

 

Introducing Culver's Newly Redesigned & Improved Aviation Program!

Though student enthusiasm and passion for aviation has never changed, the way they learn about flying has changed dramatically - particularly so in just the past few years. Online instruction and state-of-the-art flight simulators are proven tools that Culver is adopting to provide better and more efficient flight training for its students. 'Efficient' means students will move through their flight syllabus more quickly and with fewer flight hours - which translates to a significant savings in the overall cost associated with earning a pilot's license.

Returning students from last year will hardly recognize our new aviation program, as it has been overhauled and updated from top to bottom. Check out the exciting new changes: Aviation Program

If you have applied for Financial Aid and/or a Scholarship before the March 15 deadline, you will receive a response by email no later than Friday, April 20 at 5pm EDT. If you have not submitted all required documents, please be sure to do so. 

If needed, review the steps to complete the Financial Aid or Scholarship process.

Once you receive your award, you may apply the amount to your Expense Worksheet and submit Tuition payment by May 1 through the Online Payment Center.

Emily Ryman at (574) 842-8209 or summer@culver.org 

 

 

PDA is used by your child as a spending account during camp. This is different than the Tuition Account, which is used by you as a billing account for your child's necessities at camp.

Campers make transactions from their PDA using their Camper Identification Card (ID card). Campers may purchase items only at camp locations (Uniform Department, Snack bar, and Campus Store) or withdraw cash at the Woodcraft or Upper Camp cashiers. The money is deducted from the PDA balance.

To avoid issues when camp begins, add funds to your child's PDA now by using the link below. Suggested amounts may be found in the green 2011 Parent/Guardian Guidebook.

Parents/guardians can access their child's PDA online to load funds, check purchases, and balances. Currently, the system only accepts American Express, VISA and Mastercard credit cards with a U.S. or Canadian address. Other parents/guardians will need to contact Culver directly to reload your child's PDA.

All remaining PDA balances at the end of camp are transferred to the camper's Tuition Account. The Accounting Department's Student Billing Office will refund any remaining credit in September.

PDA website: https://www.mercury-gift.com/Culver/
The term "gift card" refers to the Camper ID number and the "gift amount" is the amount to be deposited to the camper's PDA. This web page is NOT for gifts/donations to Culver.

PDA Contact Information:
Joan at (574) 842-8229 or heckfoj@culver.org  

 

In May, you will receive an email confirming your child's arrival plans to Culver. It will detail information about dropping off, arriving by bus, or arriving by air. If you have not completed the green #5 Arrival Information card that was in your child's Acceptance Packet, please be sure to return that as soon as possible.

If your child will be new to Culver this summer and will be dropped off by a parent or guardian, he/she should arrive on Saturday, June 23.

Returning campers, all those arriving by air, and all Naval Bandsmen should arrive on Friday, June 22.

Contact the summer admissions office with any questions: (574) 842-8300 or summer@culver.org 

 

Save the date for Homecoming and Parents Weekend: Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22. The weekend brings parents and alumni to the campus of Culver for a weekend of activities. Spend the day with your children at their classes, cheer them on at their afternoon athletic competitions, and take them off campus during Permit time!

Although parents/guardians are allowed to visit every Saturday and Sunday except for the first (June 30, July 1), we consider Homecoming and Parents Weekend a special weekend for our guests. There will be plenty of events, including adult socials, meetings, and normal visiting/permit privileges (found in your green 2012 Parent/Guardian Guidebook).

If you plan to visit only one weekend this summer, we recommend Homecoming and Parents Weekend! The weekend draws many parents and alumni, so reserving a place to stay is very important. Search for lodging now and make a reservation!

Events begin as early as 8:30 am EDT on Friday, July 20 with your child's first class or track meet. If possible, try to arrive on Thursday evening, July 19. There are events on Sunday, July 22 as late as 8:00 pm EDT. If possible, try to depart Culver on Monday morning, July 23.

The tentative Homecoming and Parents Weekend schedule will be available next month on the Summer Daily Bulletin (www.culver.org/summerdb). Area lodging may be found online or in your green 2012 Parent/Guardian Guidebook. 

  

A summer full of fun and worthwhile achievement.

Culver blends 'summer camp' with unique opportunities throughout its 1,800-acre lakeside campus outfitted with a 94-horse equestrian center, a 120-boat sailing fleet, an aviation school, and an extensive Indian Lore program.

  

With a camp length ideal for promoting good habits, a leadership system to marvel, the diversity of 38 countries, over 70 activities and sports to discover, a progressive achievement of awards, traditions dating back to 1902, and an opportunity for family and friends to visit each weekend, Culver provides a World-Class Summer Experience for boys and girls ages 7 to 17.