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Summer 2012 - Parent Update #2
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Dear Summer Parents and Guardians,
Camp is less than two months away! We want to thank you, the families, for allowing your children to spend another summer with us at Culver, for working through the process online and over the phone, and for returning required materials so that we can properly prepare for camp's opening in June. In the sections below, you will find important pre-camp information including form reminders and updates as listed to the right. Be sure to check out the Summer Daily Bulletin where you will find this email, Parent Update #1, and other important links. If for any reason you have made other plans this summer and would need to cancel, please do let us know. We have several children on the wait list who would enjoy their first experience at Culver! If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email and I will be happy to help you, or I will forward your message to the appropriate person. |
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Accounting Department
For All Campers
Please note the important announcement from Mr. Buxton about our NEW Online Payment Center.
The deadline for Summer Camp tuition is May 1st and Culver is pleased to offer more payment options this year. The new payment portal is easy-to-navigate and has an e-check option and credit card payment options for MasterCard, American Express and Discover (with an additional 2.99% convenience fee). International families will benefit when using the International Bank Transfer option from the payment portal by receiving discount exchange rates on money wire payments.
Please pay here for your summer camp tuition and fees. Use the Expense Worksheet provided in your Acceptance Packet to calculate your totals. You do not need to return the Expense Worksheet. NetCulver is an online system allowing custodial parents and guardians to view camper information, such as billing statements (Tuition Account), schedules (available a week before camp begins) and Upper Camp grades. Personal Drawing Accounts (PDA) are not viewable through this system (see next section). You may login to NetCulver after May 9 to view a complete statement, including tuition, payments, and financial aid applied. Until then, use the Expense Worksheet to determine amount owed.User ID and passwords are on the acceptance letters you received in the acceptance packet of information. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- How much do I owe?
- Use the Expense Worksheet to determine amount owed. No billing statements will be sent prior to May 1. After May 9, you will be able to view balances on NetCulver.
- How do I pay?
Accounting Department Contact Information:
Tuition Contact: Mike at (574) 842-8264
Other Account Questions: Dusty at (574) 842-8227
or Email studentaccounts@culver.org.
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Aviation Program
For all Upper Campers
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
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Professional Portrait Photos
For All Campers
Culver has partnered with two area professional photographers to provide custom formal portraits of your camper in a summer camp setting.The formal portrait service may not be for everyone, but it is available for those who are interested. Many families appreciate this service since their son and daughter can be photographed in their camp uniform in our unique campus setting.
Both photographers have extensive experience in photography. We are confident that you and your camper will be pleased with the photographer of your choice.
If you are interested in a custom photo session, please contact: Adams Family Photography Christopher Adams Phone: (574) 595-0937 Always Happy Life Photography Becky Furry Email: Becky@AlwaysHappyLife.com Phone: (574) 598-0022 Requesting Studio and Photo Services:
- Contact the photographer of your choice to schedule your private appointment.
- Submit a non-refundable sitting fee to the photographer.
- If your student does not keep or cancels the scheduled appointment within 24 hours prior to the session, the sitting fee will be forfeited.
To provide security to our students Culver's contract photographers will be the only photographer authorized to photograph on the Culver campus.
Communications Department Contact Information:
Mary Kunkle at (574) 842-8262 or kunklem@culver.org
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Acceptance Packet
For All Campers
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.
Summer Admissions Contact Information:
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
For campers who applied for Financial Aid or a Scholarship
Financial Aid Awards will be sent by email on Tuesday, April 24th. Please be sure that your email account is adjusted to receive emails from summer@culver.org and rymane@culver.org to ensure that you will receive your correspondence. Payment of the remaining amount is due on May 1st, 2012. The Culver Summer Schools and Camps Expense worksheet is attached here for your convenience.
Merit Scholarship Award winners will be notified by email on Monday, April 23rd from the same email accounts as above.
Financial Aid/Scholarship Contact Information:
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Personal Drawing Accounts (PDA)
For All Campers
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, Snackbar, 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 2012 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:
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Transportation Department
For All Campers
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. Summer Admissions Contact Information:(574) 842-8300 or summer@culver.org |
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Homecoming and Parents Weekend
For All Campers
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 weekend (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 2010 Parent/Guardian Guidebook.
Homecoming Weekend Contact Information:
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Upcoming Events at Culver
For All Campers and Prospects
Mini-Woodcraft Camp
Allow your child to experience Woodcraft Camp through our weekend mini-camps. Drop your child off after school on Friday (when able) and pick him/her up mid-morning on Sunday.
Weekend camps for boys & girls ages 7-12.
One session: May 18-20, 2012
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End of Camp Information
For All Campers
The tentative schedule for the end of camp ceremonies (Commencement Weekend) may be found on the Summer Daily Bulletin at www.culver.org/summerdb. More information may be found in your green 2012 Parent/Guardian Guidebook.
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 About Us
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.
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