Question 1

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST FOR MY CHILD TO ATTEND CAMP PAXSON?

Accepted Answer

It cost $350 for a week of camp. 
If your child is riding the bus it is an additional $50 for a round trip or for a one way trip. 
This can be paid at registration, by calling the Montana Conference of SDA office at, 406-587-3101, or when you arrive at camp.

Question 2

WHAT IF I CAN’T PAY WHEN I REGISTER MY CHILD?

Accepted Answer

Payment can be made online during registration, at camp when you drop off your child (cash or checks preferred), or by calling the Montana SDA conference office at 406-587-3101.

Question 3

WHAT IF I AM BEING SPONSORED BY A CHURCH?

Accepted Answer

Fill out the registration and check the box “Sponsored” in the billing section. Then, have a church officer contact us and we will make the necessary arrangements.

Question 4

WHAT TIME IS DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP TIME AT THE CAMP?

Accepted Answer

Drop-off:  If you are bringing your camper to Paxson, please have them there between 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. In order to avoid congestion and possible accidents, there will be no vehicles allowed in the camp area. All campers’ luggage may be taken to their cabin after the registration checklist is completed. Registration opens at 3:15 p.m.Pick-up: Please pick up your camper between 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, July 4. Please be prompt as it is necessary to vacate the buildings for cleaning.

Question 5

WHAT TIME DO I MEET THE BUS AND WHERE?

Accepted Answer

If your camper is taking the bus to camp, it is scheduled to leave the Mount Ellis Academy parking lot in Bozeman at 12:30 p.m. noon on Sunday, June 27. It will arrive at the Harley Davidson parking lot in Butte (Exit 228) to pick up campers between 1:30-2:00 p.m. Please have your camper at the bus 15 minutes early to ensure timely departure.The return trip leaves Camp Paxson at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 4. It arrives at the Harley Davidson parking lot in Butte (Exit 228) at 12:30 a.m. and returns to the Mount Ellis Academy parking lot about 2:00 p.m. You will be notified via phone in case of an emergency or for any major change in the bus schedule. Bus times are flexible and can vary around 15 minutes.

Question 6

WHAT SHOULD I PACK?

Accepted Answer

Packing List

·      Sleeping bag
·      Pillow
·      Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc.)
·      Clothing (pack for warm and cool temperatures)
·      Jacket or coat (for rain and cool temperatures)
·      Shoes
·      Pen/Pencil
·      Bible
·      Spending money for the camp store
·      Swimsuit
·      Towel (for swimming and for showering)
·      Flip-flops or other water shoe
·      Sunscreen
·      Bug spray
·      Medications, if needed (these will need to be given to the Camp Nurse upon arrival)
·      Water bottle

Question 7

WHERE WILL MY CAMPER BE SLEEPING?

Accepted Answer

Campers are divided into either the boy's village or the girl's village. Each village consists of log cabins and a bathhouse with toilets and showers. Click to see a map of camp

Question 8

CAN MY CHILD HAVE A CELL PHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONICS AT CAMP?

Accepted Answer

Cell Phone & Electronics Policy

Please note that our policy has changed.  We have a NO phone or electronic device police for campers. At registration we will ask that the parent/guardian will take the campers phone/electronic device with them. If the camper is riding the bus this will happen when the camper checks in for their ride to camp. If your camper is found with a phone/electronic device after registration the device will be confiscated and returned at checkout. We are NOT responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen phones or electronics. If you need to contact your child at camp please call 406-351-0811.

Question 9

HOW CAN I CONTACT MY CAMPER WHILE HE/SHE IS AT CAMP?

Accepted Answer

The two best ways to communicate with your camper is through snail mail and e-mail.

Snail Mail
To send mail to your camper, please use the following format:
CAMPER’S NAME, Camp Paxson SDA, 
4200 Boyscout Rd.
Seeley Lake, MT 59868.

Please note:
Mail not received by Saturday may not be forwarded.

E-mail:
To email your camper, send messages to camp@mtcsda.org. Please include your camper’s first and last name in the subject line.

If you need to call your child during the week, please call 406-351-0811.

Question 10

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL MEDICAL/PHYSICAL NEEDS, SUCH AS EPILEPSY, INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES, CANCER, OR PHYSICALLY DISABLING CONDITIONS?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the camp director prior to enrollment.

Question 11

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?

Accepted Answer

All meals at Camp Paxson are vegetarian and we strive to do as much as we can to meet other special dietary needs.  If your camper has specific dietary restrictions, please contact us.

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