Frequently Asked Questions

Registration for NEW CAMPERS (did not attend previous summer):

• • • Opens on January 15th at 9 PM, CST at signup.campbluehaven.com. You must register promptly at 9:00 pm to improve the chances of obtaining a spot.
    • You may register for multiple sessions or every session.
    • No payment is required at the time of registration.
    • All registrants who have been placed as a camper will be notified via email by February 1st.
    • If you are not notified via email, your name remains on a wait list for that session in the order the registration was received based on a computer generated time stamp. If you are on the wait list and a spot becomes open for you, you will be notified as soon as possible. However, because we cannot control when cancellations are made, sometimes we cannot notify you of an opening until “the last minute”.

Registration for RETURNING CAMPERS (attended previous summer):

• • • Opens January 1st at midnight and closes on January 14th at 11:59:59 PM, CST.
    • Registration will be offline on January 15th until New Camper Registration opens at 9:00 PM, CST.
    • Returning campers are guaranteed a spot in the session they attended the previous year, provided they register between January 1st – 14th.
    • Returning campers must register before 11:59:59 PM, CST on January 14! All open spots remaining will be filled by new campers that register on January 15th.
    • You are still welcome to register for camp, but your application will revert to a new camper status and your name will be added to the bottom of the waiting list.

NEW CAMPERS (did not attend previous summer) may register for multiple or every session. If you get into more than one session, you can choose to cancel any session registration that you decide not to accept.

RETURNING CAMPERS (attended previous summer) only have a “returning camper status” for the session or sessions that they attended the previous summer. A Returning Camper wishing to attend new additional sessions must register as a “new camper” for any additional sessions.

You will need to have the following information ready:

• • • Camper’s name, mailing address, phone number, email address, age, birthday, and grade that he/she will be going into next fall
    • Parent’s name, mailing address, phone number, email address.
    • Session requested for this summer
    • Returning campers only will need to provide session attended last summer
    • Home congregation
    • Baptism permission
    • Cabinmate preferences

All registrants who have been placed as a camper will be notified via email by February 1st. You may check the status of your registration at signup.campbluehaven.com/camperstatus.

Keep in mind:

• • • Returning campers are guaranteed a spot in the session they attended the previous summer, provided they register by 11:59 PM (Central Time) on January 14th.
    • All open spots remaining will be filled by new campers that register on January 15th.
    • If you are not notified via email by February 1, your name remains on a wait list for that session in the order the registration was received based on a computer generated time stamp.
    • If you are on the wait list and a spot becomes open for you, you will be notified as soon as possible. However, because we cannot control when cancellations are made, sometimes we cannot notify you of an opening until “the last minute”.

Payment is not required at the time of registration.

• • • New campers will NOT be able to make payment during the registration process.
    • When new campers are notified they have a spot in a session, the payment process information will be provided.
    • Returning campers will have the opportunity to pay after registering.

1 week session tuition is $250 per camper and 2 week session tuition is $450 per camper.

• • • • March 1st due date for Half Payment of Tuition and it is NON-REFUNDABLE.
      • May 15th due date for completion of Tuition Payment and Trading Post funds for all sessions.
      • Payments may be made by check or money order or online by credit card.
        • Checks/money orders must be received by payment deadline and may be mailed to:
          Camp Blue Haven Registration
          1020 Austin Avenue
          Brownwood, TX 76801

Campers will have the opportunity every afternoon to purchase refreshments, souvenirs, and other items at the Trading Post.

• • • • $50 recommended for 1-week campers.
      • $75 recommended for 2-week campers.
      • Trading Post money for all sessions is due May 15 and may be paid in the same manner as Tuition payments.

Yes. However, March 1st is the due date for the first Half Payment of Tuition and it is NON-REFUNDABLE.

May 15th is the due date for completion of Tuition Payment and Trading Post funds for all sessions.

May 15th complete payment for Tuition and Trading Post funds are due for all sessions.

Yes, we accept most major credit and debit cards through PayPal.

Yes, you can pay for any camper by check or money order. Please make sure to include the full name of the camper for whom you are paying on the memo line of your payment.

Every camper will attend Bible classes, chapel, worship services, and devotionals, as well as using low ropes elements, focusing on spiritual applications with their Bible class. Campers also participate in cookouts, sleep outs, talent shows, and cabin challenges. Campers will participate in half-day hikes and two-week campers will also participate in an all-day hike on the Friday midway through the session. Optional recreation will include fishing, nature hike, sports, handicrafts, archery and air riflery. We have an extensive ropes facility, including a “giant swing” and a zip line, administered by trained and licensed staff. Campers are required to assist with daily chores and dish washing. Our motto is “you don’t have to, you get to”.

For a complete daily schedule, click here

All activities are supervised.

We sell water bottles, soft drinks, juice, candy, chips, beef jerky, souvenirs, T-shirts, fishing bait, sweatshirts, flashlights, blankets, toiletries, and more!

Yes! Campers are encouraged to write a letter home on the second day of camp. Campers are also welcome to write additional letters as often as they wish.

Campers can also receive mail. DO NOT SEND ANY FOOD ITEMS! Severe food allergies (such as nut allergies), require us to enforce restrictions on food items in camp. ANY packages with food items are banned. Please address letters using the format below and allow 4-5 days for delivery.

Camp Blue Haven
“Camper’s Name” Session #____
62 Camp South Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Campers will not be allowed to call home except for emergencies or to receive baptism permission.

Cell phones are strictly prohibited at camp and will be locked up during the session. They will be returned to campers at the end of the session. (Blue Haven is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.)

For the most up to date information, Please check out our Packing Guidelines

For the most up to date information, Please check out our Packing Guidelines

Two-week campers will have a portion of their clothes washed for them halfway through the session at no cost, please label clothing with names or initials. One-week campers will not be able to do laundry. (Blue Haven is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.)

Yes! Fishing in our trout-stocked ponds is a favorite activity during recreation periods. You may bring your own gear, or buy or rent fishing equipment. If you bring your own gear, please make sure all items are labeled with your name. (Blue Haven is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.)

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Campers should attend the entire session. It is disruptive to cabin unity and the camping experience to come late or leave early. Notify us prior to your session if there are extenuating circumstances.

Permanent staff positions for which you may apply are counselor, cook, dish room manager, challenge course staff, or grounds assistant. You may apply for as many positions as you like.

You may also apply for pot washer or grounds assistant, however these positions are by session only and not permanent staff positions.

You may apply to serve as a pot washer and/or grounds assistant for a session.

You may apply to serve as a bible teacher or camp nurse/medical professional.

It depends on your position. Permanent staff members – counselors, cooks, the dish room manager, challenge course staff, and grounds assistants will stay all summer. They are required to be at camp a week before campers arrive and stay through the end of 6th session.

Pot washers, grounds assistants, teachers, and the camp nurse will stay just for the session(s) in which they are serving. Arrival time is on the Sunday the session begins.

Some positions are paid, while others are not. Permanent staff members – counselors, challenge course staff, dish room manager, cooks, and grounds assistants – receive pay. High school and college age pot washers and grounds assistants, though they are not permanent staff, also receive pay. Other temporary staff members such as teachers and camp nurse do not receive pay. All staff positions receive free room and board for the duration of their service.