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    1. What is the adult supervision like at camp?

      All of the staff members sleep in the dorms with the campers. The UCONN police patrol the campus, as well as the dorms. The campers travel with their teammates and coach throughout the day. There should never be a time when campers are by themselves.

    2. Are there triple rooms available?

      Although we have some large rooms available, ALL of our rooms are doubles, we do not have any triples.
    3. What if my child is not attending with a friend, will she have a roommate?

      All children are assigned roommates at the beginning of camp. If your daughter is attending without a friend, we do our very best to find someone that is entering the same grade and is from a nearby town so that they can maintain their friendship after camp has ended. In the event that your daughters' roommate becomes sick or cannot come to camp at the last minute, we will find a roommate for her; she will not sleep alone. We will assign her a roommate at the conclusion of activities on the first night (approximately 9:30pm).

    4. Cancellation Policy

      Full refunds are available up to April 1st. An administrative fee will be deducted for processing cancellations. After April 1st, no refunds will be issued for any reason.

    5. What is a typical day like?

      At our camp we play basketball... morning, noon and night! Here is a sample schedule for a typical day:
      7:00 AM Wake-up
      7:30 - 8:15 AM Breakfast
      8:30 AM Attendance in Gampel
      8:45 - 11:45 AM Morning session (you may have games, participate in stations, go on a campus tour, watch film, or have a team practice.)
      12:00 - 1:15 PM Lunch
      1:30 PM Attendance in Gampel
      1:45 PM 4:45 PM Afternoon session (you may have games, participate in stations, go on a campus tour, watch film, or have a team practice.)
      5:00 PM Dinner
      6:00 PM Attendance at Gampel
      6:15 - 9:15 PM Evening session (Everyone plays a game in the evening and has 45 minutes of free time in Gampel, some teams will have stations)
      9:15 PM Depart for dorms or stay in gym to watch staff games
      10:00 PM All campers return to dorms
      11:00 PM Lights out
    6. Are there phones in the dorms?

      There are NO pay phone in the dorms or in Gampel Pavillion.

    7. What are meals like?

      We eat all of our meals in a UCONN cafeteria. All of the food is served buffet style. It is an all-you-can-eat environment at each meal. There is a wide selection at meals; even picky eaters should be able to find something to eat! There is also a vegetarian selection at each meal. They usually have a pasta bar at dinner, a salad bar at all meals, lots of fruit and drinks, ice cream, the regular hot food service, a sandwich bar, etc. There are many options and everyone should be able to find something that they like. If you have a food allergy you should contact the UConn catering office at 860-486-5053

    8. Can I watch my daughter play?

      After drop-off, parents are welcome ONLY on the last day of camp after lunch.

    9. Should my daughter bring spending money?

      We have a camp store that is available to all of our campers. We DO NOT encourage the campers to have cash. We ask that at registration you make a cash deposit into the camp store. Your daughter then charges against that amount all week. On the last morning of camp we refund the money that your daughter has not used. At the camp store we sell shorts, t-shirts, candy, and drinks.

    10. Will my 7th grader be playing with a 10th grader?

      No, the campers are divided into RANDOM teams according to their age group. On the first night of camp we have evaluation games. If a player is extremely good and needs to be moved to a higher level then we will make the trade on the first full day of camp. We also make trades so that the teams are even. We don't want one team losing every game and another team winning every game. The goal is to have fun and improve, not necessarily to win every game.

    11. Can I request that my daughter be on a certain team or on a team with a specific friend?

      No, the teams are randomly assigned so that it is fair for everyone. The teams are computer generated so that it is completely random and fair for everyone.

    12. How much interaction will my daughter have with the UCONN players?

      We guarantee that at least two UCONN players work at each camp. Each of our players teaches a station, so your daughter will work directly with our players during stations. They also eat all of their meals with the campers, etc. We all live together as one big happy family!
    13. What are stations?

      Stations are one of the most important parts of camp. Stations are where your daughter will learn the majority of her skill improvement. Each team rotates from station to station improving different skills. One station is shooting, one is rebounding, etc.
    14. Is there any time to go swimming?

      No. At our camp we concentrate on basketball. The University does not have enough swimming facilities and lifeguards to accommodate a camp as large as ours. We do put a bathing suit on the "to-bring" list that we mail to your home. We put this on the list because some of the younger campers are not comfortable with the shower situation, so they feel better wearing a bathing suit.

    15. What are the dorms like?

      We live in regular UCONN dorms. Each floor has a large bathroom to accommodate the entire floor. A wall separates each shower. The shower lines are usually long at night. Bring flip-flops to wear in the shower! :) The dorms are not air-conditioned, so bring a fan for comfort. The hall lights are left on all night, but if you feel that your daughter might need more light you may want to bring a nightlight. The beds are bunk beds. If you take the beds down, they must be put back up on the day that you leave.
    16. Is there medical staff available during the evening?

      Our medical staff is available to the campers 24 hours a day. The campers are told on the first day of camp where to find the medical staff during all hours of the day, it is very important that they listen to orientation.

    17. Are cell phones allowed?

      While we do not encourage cell phones at camp, we know that 90% of parents will send them. There are specific rules regarding cell phones. The first is that they are not allowed anywhere but in the campers room. If they are found in the gym, cafeteria, or walking to a basketball site they will be confiscated for the remainder of camp and returned at check-out. Phones will also be lost if we find a camper on the phone after lights out at 11pm. As a parent, please realize that some children become more homesick when they are able to call home from their rooms each time they return to the room.

    18. UCONN CO-OP

      Campers are not allowed in the UCONN CO-OP; if they are found in the CO-OP (campus store) they will be asked to leave camp. Parents are more than welcome to take campers shopping in the CO-OP Before or After the camp session. Our camp store will have "daily" needs for the campers.

    19. Heath History Forms

      We have had enormous parent confusion regarding the medical history and authorization to dispense medicine forms in the past. This year we have two mandatory health forms:
      • The Physical form is required for all campers, must be completely filled out and signed by a doctor and a parent
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      • The Medication authorization form is required for your daughter to take any medication at camp. If you want to authorize the camp to administer medication as needed to your daughter, a doctor must fill out the Medication Authorization form (with dosage amount) for a camper to take either a prescription OR over the counter medication. Please - only one medication per form. - The form must be completed by June 1st and mailed in with all other forms. Please know that we will NOT give your daughter Tylenol, Advil, etc without the form being signed by a doctor and you providing the medicine. As an example, if your daughter develops a headache, cramps, or suffers a minor strain, we will NOT give her Tylenol/Advil, etc without the form being signed by a doctor and you providing the medicine. We hope this clarifies any questions. We expect that all campers will turn in a form prior to June 1st, and will turn the actual medicine in to the medical staff at camp registration the first day.


      The state also mandates that campers are not allowed to have any medicine (except inhalers) in their gym bag (this includes Tylenol), or in their room. The state inspector may check open bags and rooms when we are inspected. Anything found will result in an infraction for the camp.

      If your daughter is diabetic or has a life threatening illness, the state requires an additional form for your daughter's doctor to complete. Please e-mail the camp for this form.

    20. Is there a refrigerator, microwave, TV or air-conditioner in the room?

      No, and only refrigerators are allowed.

    21. Can I wear jewelery, hats or other adornment?

      No, please leave these items at home.

    22. Can I bring an iPod, MP3 player, etc?

      You may bring these items, but they are only to be used in your room, not walking to the gym, in the gym or in the cafeteria, and we are not responsible for their safe-keeping.

    23. Does the camp provide any transportation to and from the airport?

      No, we do not provide transportation to and from the airport at this time.


      We thank all of you for your interest in the Connecticut Girls' Basketball Camp!

       

    Connecticut Girls' Basketball Camp
    P.O. Box 812, Storrs, CT 06268
    Email: CtBasketballCamp@hotmail.com

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