You register for summer camp/programs per week, for as many or as few weeks as you'd like.

​​​​​​Yes. We offer partial, income-based scholarships. To apply for a scholarship, you must complete the scholarship application in the child profile section in CampDoc.

Yes, we offer payment plans. These may be set up in our new registration system called CampDoc. You may set up your payment plan at the time of registration. For more information about how to set up your payment plan, click here.

 Not at this time. You can apply for a scholarship or take advantage of the Winter Discount—$30.00 OFF for each week—while it is available.

Camp Kroc Payment Policy 2024

Camp Kroc has a limited number of spots available for participants. Because of this limitation, we have instituted a payment policy to ensure that all registered children genuinely intend to attend camp. Failure to comply with this policy will result in deactivating one or more weeks of camp for each applicable child.  

The price for each week of camp varies from child to child. Coupons for the winter discount, early bird registration, and scholarships may reduce the amount due per week of camp for each child registered while adding Post Camp will increase the amount owed per week per child. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to pay the correct amount on time. Post Camp is considered part of the balance for each week of camp and is therefore required to be included in the total paid by the given deadlines. 

Registrations will be accepted until May 15 if space is available in camp. The information below is the minimum amount of payment required per child for registrations made on or before each due date*:
February 29, 2024: A minimum of 1 week of Camp Kroc must be paid in full for each child registered
March 31, 2024: A minimum of 2 weeks of Camp Kroc must be paid in full for each child registered
April 30, 2024: A minimum of 3 weeks of Camp Kroc must be paid in full for each child registered
May 15, 2024: All selected weeks of camp must be paid in full for each child. You may not have any remaining balance in any child’s account

*If a child is registered for fewer weeks of camp than are included in the deadlines, you are only required to have paid for the total number of weeks selected. 

Any child whose account does not meet the deadlines listed above will have all unpaid weeks of camp deactivated from their account. The weeks from which a child is removed are automatically selected in a backward chronological order. (Example: Your child is registered for all seven weeks of camp and has only two weeks paid in full by April 30. Your child would then be removed from weeks 3-7 of Camp Kroc.)

Any child with weeks of camp deactivated from their registration will forfeit the coupons applied. If the child is later reactivated for a given week, only coupons that are valid at that time may be used. 

Exceptions may apply to children registered before a deadline but have a scholarship application pending approval. These exceptions are to be determined by the Member Services Manager on a case-by-case basis.

Camp Kroc Cancelation/Refund Policy 2024

If you should need to cancel registration for Camp Kroc, you may do so at any time. Any refund provided will be based on the amount already paid, the date the cancelation is requested, and the balance due for non-canceled weeks of Camp Kroc. All cancelation requests must be submitted in CampDoc via the Registration section. 

Cancelation/Refund Dates:
100%- Cancelation requests made before or on April 30, 2024 will receive a 100% refund.
50%- Cancelation requests made between May 1, 2024, and May 14, 2024 will receive a 50% refund. 
Any cancelations made on or after May 15, 2024, will not receive a refund.* 

Cancelations requested on an account that is not paid in full will receive a credit to the remaining balance in place of reimbursement. The amount credited is determined based on the date of the cancelation request.

*If you must cancel any week of camp after May 14, 2024, due to extenuating circumstances, you may be eligible for a refund. A committee of Kroc managers and administrators will decide on a case-by-case basis if a refund is permissible. A $20 processing fee will be withheld from any registration refunded due to extenuating circumstances. If this applies to you, please submit your reason by email to lydia.ward@use.salvationarmy.org.

Not at this time. For this specific question you can call (937) 528-5241.

We do not have a registered nurse on staff, therefore, we can only administer life-saving medication such as an Epi-Pen or Inhaler. We can not administer other medication.

You don't have to be a member to register for camp. It is available to everyone regardless of location or income.

Usually, this week is used to take a recess for families because of the Independence Day holiday.

We understand that you love your children and want to be with them, however, we do not have parent volunteers for summer camp. Summer camp is a great time for children to create new relationships and show character. Parents are welcome to participate in other family activities and programs at the Dayton Kroc Center. If you have questions or concerns about this, contact us at (937) 528-5114 or email irene.diaz@use.salvationarmy.org.

Camp Kroc will provide daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Our food program follows the guidelines set forth by the USDA so campers receive healthy, well-balanced meals every day. The Dayton Kroc Center staff pride ourselves on the quality of our food service and we're confident meal times will be one of your child’s favorite activities.

Before assuming job responsibilities, the camp staff attend pre-camp staff training. This training includes, but is not limited to:

• The Salvation Army Church mission and doctrines
• The Kroc Center purpose statement and intended impact
• Camp Kroc philosophy outcomes and how these are implemented throughout the camp structure and program activities
• Effective leadership and communication techniques
• Developmental needs of campers to be served
• Introduction to diversity and inclusion
• Camp activities and daily schedule
• Safety considerations, skills progression, competencies and risk management required for program activities
• Age appropriate behavior management and camper supervision techniques to help create a physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually healthy camp environment
• Sensitive issue training
• Certification in first-aid, CPR and AED
• Electronic behavior management, incident, injury, illness online completion and submission
• Recognition, prevention, and reporting of child abuse
• Emergency procedures and staff member’s role in implementation
• Appropriate use of technology
• Resources to engage campers throughout the camp day

Yes. You may visit the support page for CampDoc to find help with your technical issues.

CampDoc Tech Support

If your issue is not technical, but concerns payment, registration, or questions about the registration process, please contact Lydia Ward at lydia.ward@use.salvationarmy.org or call (937) 528-5241.

We strive to make our program accessible for ALL children. Unfortunately, the Kroc Center cannot provide specialized one-to-one care for any individual child. Our registration forms include an inclusion application that can help us determine if we are able to provide appropriate accommodations for your child, and most importantly, keep them safe while in our care at Camp Kroc. Children are accepted on a case-by-case basis and are required to function within our program ratios.

If your child needs a camp to meet their special need, below are some resources to help you find the right camp.

• Dayton Children's Camp Resource
• United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton

Please contact these county departments to report your concerns.

Public Health—Dayton & Montgomery County
(937) 225-5700

Montgomery County Children's Services
(937) 224-5437

We cannot promise that a child will be placed in the same group as his/her friends. There are various factors that play into how the camp groups are selected, potentially impacting which group your child is placed in. Camp is a great time for kids to make new friends, so even if they aren't in the same group as their already existing friends, they will still create new and fun relationships with their group mates.