Frequently Asked Questions

At IGC we are lucky to have a delicious and nutritious buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, daily. There are ample choices at our 20ft salad/wrap bar and many hot food options at each meal. If your camper has any allergies that require an epi-pen, i.e., egg, milk, celiac, gluten-free, kosher, or any other dietary sensitives that for health, safety or religious needs require special preparation, our kitchen cannot accommodate these sensitive, and to reiterate, our food service area is a buffet.

At IGC we have strived for years to accommodate many different dietary requirements and we find ourselves saddened that due to the remarkable increase of these vast dietary requirements we are no longer able to continue this philosophy. For those with nut allergies, we do our best to provide a nut-sensitive environment. Furthermore, we do not serve shellfish.

If your camper is unable to eat at our buffet, to ensure good safety, prevent cross-contamination and make a reasonable accommodation, for your camper’s meals we require sealed individual microwavable meals. In addition, you may provide dietary specialty, nut-free snacks for medical reasons that will be stored in the Health Center.

For campers needing to bring their own meals that are essential to their health & safety, please review our clear guidelines below and our office is happy to answer any further questions. Please note, meals that do not follow these guidelines will not be accepted and IGC will provide sealed meals for your camper at an additional cost.

1. Meals must be individually sealed.
2. Meals must be clearly labeled for each meal.
3. Meals must be microwavable and/or simply sealed and ready to eat.
4. Meals will be checked in with our chefs during Sunday check-in.
5. Any specialty dietary snacks will be kept in the Health Center.

We understand and respect that in this day and age there are many diets that are a choice and do not impact the immediate health and safety of a camper. For campers that are not allergic to food but are following a diet by choice, please ensure your camper is comfortable eating from a buffet-style setting. Our counselors and auxiliary kitchen staff will be there to help your camper if they are unsure about what is being served. Ensuring your camper is excited and confident eating from a buffet will allow our kitchen staff and counselors to focus on campers that do require being a part of the sealed meal program during mealtimes.

The centrally located IGC Health Center is staffed 24/7 with an Enrolled Nurse and Certified Athletic Trainers. We also have a physician on call at all times. If a camper is injured or becomes ill and is out of activity for a period of time, parents/guardians will be notified. In the event of illness, campers will be housed in the Health Center for a brief period of time. If their illness persists, you will be required to pick up your camper.

For our campers’ safety, all medications, vitamins included, must be turned in to the Health Center and be administered by the Camp Nurse. Therefore, if it is not imperative to your camper’s wellbeing and safety, please refrain from bringing any unnecessary medications or vitamins to camp.

Prescription drugs must be in the original container with the licensed physician’s instructions. Please place these original containers into a zip-lock bag labeled with your camper’s name. If your child takes any medications or vitamins, please complete the Medical Administration Form found within your “My IGC” account and bring it to camp with the medication(s).

Any medications not picked up upon Check-out of camp will be disposed of properly the week after your child’s departure. If your camper will be traveling with another person/family to Check-in, please be sure to have the Medical Administration Form filled out and brought to camp with your camper. If the camper requires an EPI pen or inhaler on their person at all times, please contact the IGC Admin Office for the release form and bring it with your camper to Check-in.

Our IGC cafeteria serves a delicious buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. And in addition to this, we have a stocked canteen with yummy goods! No food or beverages are allowed in the cabins due to forest animals and severe food allergies. Please do not bring or mail food or beverages. Any specialty dietary snacks will be kept in the Health Center.

Sleep and nutrition are really important, especially when you have a jampacked day of camp magic fun at IGC! Recharge is at 9:30pm. The campers have the opportunity at this time to return to their cabins for showers and get ready for bed.

Coin-operated washers and dryers are available for campers’ use ($3 for wash and $3 for dry).  Laundry money and detergent can be checked out of their canteen account. Campers should not have money in their cabins. Campers can bring their own laundry detergent if preferred.

Summer casual clothing is appropriate for camp.  The clothes brought to camp are likely to get extra dirty and may get damaged or lost. Avoid bringing lots of brand-new expensive clothes to camp.

Please label all items brought to camp. This is the best way to ensure that the items brought to camp will come home from camp. Use a permanent laundry marker to label items but put more than just initials.  All forgotten clothing and unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of each following camp week. If you believe that your camper may have an item in ‘lost and found’ you must contact the camp office in the week after your camper returns home.

Camp is a great place for campers to learn responsibility, this includes carrying their own luggage. We recommend using duffel bags on wheels, so campers can easily maneuver their luggage up and down the hilly terrain. Storage space is limited, and trunks cannot be higher than 14 inches, so they will fit under the bed.

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