Fellowship of Christian Camps BC - Survey for Parents of Registered Campers

Each summer, approximately 60,000 campers attend a Christian camp in BC. The Fellowship of Christian Camps - BC represents 45 camps, and since the COVID-19 pandemic was announced, camp directors from across the province have been meeting regularly via Zoom to encourage each other and to share ideas.

We would love it if you would take 4 or 5 minutes to complete the following survey to help us all better understand your thoughts regarding camp, especially in light of the uncertainty surrounding programming this summer. We believe your input will help us make better decisions going forward.

Thank you!

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* 1. What is your city and province of residence?

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* 2. Which camp are you hoping to send your child(ren) to this summer?

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* 3. Relationship to Camper

Mother

Father

Grandparent

Other

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* 4. Campers in Household

Elementary Age

Middle School Age

High School Age

Adult Campers

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* 5. Church Attendance

Weekly or more

2-3 times per month

About monthly

Some, but less than monthly

1-2 times per year (for special occasions only)

Not at all

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* 6. If official restrictions on gatherings were lifted and summer camp was allowed to be held as normal this summer, how likely would you be to send your child(ren) to overnight summer camp?

Likely

Somewhat Likely

Somewhat Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 7. Which of the following would you deem necessary before you considered sending your child(ren) to camp this summer (check as many as apply)?

Lifting of provincial guidelines or recommendations of group gathering size

Stringent cleaning protocols for all camp housing and equipement

Guidelines limiting number of people in one place at camp

Daily temperature and symptom checks of all campers and staff

Temperature and symptom checks at beginning of camp session

An official all-clear from the federal goverment

Certified COVID-19 testing of all camp staff

Guidelines limiting number of people on camper property at once

There is nothing that will make me feel safe enough to send my child to camp this summer

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What do you value most about what summer camp can offer your child(ren)?

	Extremely Important	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
A chance to grow in their personal faith	A chance to grow in their personal faith Extremely Important	A chance to grow in their personal faith Very Important	A chance to grow in their personal faith Somewhat Important	A chance to grow in their personal faith Not Important
I want them to be in a Christ-centered environment	I want them to be in a Christ-centered environment Extremely Important	I want them to be in a Christ-centered environment Very Important	I want them to be in a Christ-centered environment Somewhat Important	I want them to be in a Christ-centered environment Not Important
Get them away from technology	Get them away from technology Extremely Important	Get them away from technology Very Important	Get them away from technology Somewhat Important	Get them away from technology Not Important
A chance to make new friends	A chance to make new friends Extremely Important	A chance to make new friends Very Important	A chance to make new friends Somewhat Important	A chance to make new friends Not Important
Get them outside and experience the natural world	Get them outside and experience the natural world Extremely Important	Get them outside and experience the natural world Very Important	Get them outside and experience the natural world Somewhat Important	Get them outside and experience the natural world Not Important
A chance to develop independence	A chance to develop independence Extremely Important	A chance to develop independence Very Important	A chance to develop independence Somewhat Important	A chance to develop independence Not Important
A chance to learn new life skills	A chance to learn new life skills Extremely Important	A chance to learn new life skills Very Important	A chance to learn new life skills Somewhat Important	A chance to learn new life skills Not Important
A chance to learn good behaviour/morality	A chance to learn good behaviour/morality Extremely Important	A chance to learn good behaviour/morality Very Important	A chance to learn good behaviour/morality Somewhat Important	A chance to learn good behaviour/morality Not Important
Fulfill childcare needs	Fulfill childcare needs Extremely Important	Fulfill childcare needs Very Important	Fulfill childcare needs Somewhat Important	Fulfill childcare needs Not Important
I want them out of the house for a week	I want them out of the house for a week Extremely Important	I want them out of the house for a week Very Important	I want them out of the house for a week Somewhat Important	I want them out of the house for a week Not Important

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* 9. If camp had to close this summer, what is your desire/intention for any money you have already paid?

I want any money paid applied to a future camp session

I expect a full refund, including deposits

Camp can keep the initial registraion deposit but should refund the rest

I intend to donate part (or all) of what I have paid to the camp

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* 10. During this time of crisis, what resources are you using at home to stay connected spiritually and support your family's faith development?

Online worship

Family games

Family devotions or Bible study

Online check-ins with faith community

Family prayers at mealtime

Faith-centered videos

Christian music

Checking in or sharing highs/lows every day

We are having a hard time supporting our family in faith development

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If your camp was able to provide the following resources, would you use them?

	Yes, would PAY to use	Yes, would use if FREE	Maybe	No, would not use
ON-SITE getaway/retreat for your family, with limited or no contact with others	ON-SITE getaway/retreat for your family, with limited or no contact with others Yes, would PAY to use	ON-SITE getaway/retreat for your family, with limited or no contact with others Yes, would use if FREE	ON-SITE getaway/retreat for your family, with limited or no contact with others Maybe	ON-SITE getaway/retreat for your family, with limited or no contact with others No, would not use
ON-SITE gathering with other families, using recommended safety precautions	ON-SITE gathering with other families, using recommended safety precautions Yes, would PAY to use	ON-SITE gathering with other families, using recommended safety precautions Yes, would use if FREE	ON-SITE gathering with other families, using recommended safety precautions Maybe	ON-SITE gathering with other families, using recommended safety precautions No, would not use
ON-SITE hike, explore, and just get outside	ON-SITE hike, explore, and just get outside Yes, would PAY to use	ON-SITE hike, explore, and just get outside Yes, would use if FREE	ON-SITE hike, explore, and just get outside Maybe	ON-SITE hike, explore, and just get outside No, would not use
ON-SITE day only programs designed for children (e.g. camp activities)	ON-SITE day only programs designed for children (e.g. camp activities) Yes, would PAY to use	ON-SITE day only programs designed for children (e.g. camp activities) Yes, would use if FREE	ON-SITE day only programs designed for children (e.g. camp activities) Maybe	ON-SITE day only programs designed for children (e.g. camp activities) No, would not use
ON-SITE day only programs designed for families (e.g. geocaching, nature study, etc)	ON-SITE day only programs designed for families (e.g. geocaching, nature study, etc) Yes, would PAY to use	ON-SITE day only programs designed for families (e.g. geocaching, nature study, etc) Yes, would use if FREE	ON-SITE day only programs designed for families (e.g. geocaching, nature study, etc) Maybe	ON-SITE day only programs designed for families (e.g. geocaching, nature study, etc) No, would not use
ONLINE virtual camp worship or campfire	ONLINE virtual camp worship or campfire Yes, would PAY to use	ONLINE virtual camp worship or campfire Yes, would use if FREE	ONLINE virtual camp worship or campfire Maybe	ONLINE virtual camp worship or campfire No, would not use
ONLINE resources for camp games/activities to do at home	ONLINE resources for camp games/activities to do at home Yes, would PAY to use	ONLINE resources for camp games/activities to do at home Yes, would use if FREE	ONLINE resources for camp games/activities to do at home Maybe	ONLINE resources for camp games/activities to do at home No, would not use
ONLINE or MAILED camp Bible study resources to use at home	ONLINE or MAILED camp Bible study resources to use at home Yes, would PAY to use	ONLINE or MAILED camp Bible study resources to use at home Yes, would use if FREE	ONLINE or MAILED camp Bible study resources to use at home Maybe	ONLINE or MAILED camp Bible study resources to use at home No, would not use
ONLINE entertainment featuring camp personalities	ONLINE entertainment featuring camp personalities Yes, would PAY to use	ONLINE entertainment featuring camp personalities Yes, would use if FREE	ONLINE entertainment featuring camp personalities Maybe	ONLINE entertainment featuring camp personalities No, would not use
ONLINE virtual camper devotions and check-ins, live with campers and staff	ONLINE virtual camper devotions and check-ins, live with campers and staff Yes, would PAY to use	ONLINE virtual camper devotions and check-ins, live with campers and staff Yes, would use if FREE	ONLINE virtual camper devotions and check-ins, live with campers and staff Maybe	ONLINE virtual camper devotions and check-ins, live with campers and staff No, would not use
ONLINE virtual camp programs, complete with cabin groups, daily meetings and interactions	ONLINE virtual camp programs, complete with cabin groups, daily meetings and interactions Yes, would PAY to use	ONLINE virtual camp programs, complete with cabin groups, daily meetings and interactions Yes, would use if FREE	ONLINE virtual camp programs, complete with cabin groups, daily meetings and interactions Maybe	ONLINE virtual camp programs, complete with cabin groups, daily meetings and interactions No, would not use

Other (please specify)

Fellowship of Christian Camps BC - Survey for Parents of Registered Campers

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* 1. What is your city and province of residence?

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* 2. Which camp are you hoping to send your child(ren) to this summer?

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* 3. Relationship to Camper

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* 4. Campers in Household

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* 5. Church Attendance

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* 6. If official restrictions on gatherings were lifted and summer camp was allowed to be held as normal this summer, how likely would you be to send your child(ren) to overnight summer camp?

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* 7. Which of the following would you deem necessary before you considered sending your child(ren) to camp this summer (check as many as apply)?

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* 8. What do you value most about what summer camp can offer your child(ren)?

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* 9. If camp had to close this summer, what is your desire/intention for any money you have already paid?

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* 10. During this time of crisis, what resources are you using at home to stay connected spiritually and support your family's faith development?

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* 11. If your camp was able to provide the following resources, would you use them?

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* 12. Thank you for your feedback! Please leave any other comments or thoughts here.