Here are some frequently answered questions from parents. We want to ensure your family has a memorable camp experience. Have a question not answered? Feel free to contact us!
Where is Hide and Seek Day Camp?
Hide and Seek Day Camp has three locations:
Hickory Flat location:
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
4096 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
Ball Ground location:
Ball Ground Methodist Church
3045 Canton Hwy.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Sixes Location:
8385 Bells Ferry Rd.
Canton, GA 30114
Mail is received at our office address – 1894 Lower Union Hill Rd, Canton, GA 30115.
What are the camp hours?
Our regular camp program begins at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. Pre-camp supervision is provided starting at 7:30 am and post camp supervision is provided until 6 pm each day.
Where is drop off?
Read below for each location:
Hickory Flat Location (Mt. Zion Baptist Church):
Normal Drop off: Located behind the main church. Please enter the church by the main entrance with the digital sign and drive behind the gym.
Rainy Day Drop Off: Located at the chapel. Please enter the church by the main entrance with the digital sign and drive behind the main church building, There is a small driveway to drive up on the right once past the back side of the main building.
Early Drop Off: Located behind the main church. Please enter the church by the main entrance with the digital sign and drive behind the gym.
Ball Ground Location (Ball Ground Methodist Church):
Normal Drop Off: Located at the round about at the front of the church.
Rainy Day Drop Off: Located inside the main chapel inside the church.
Early Drop Off: Located at the round about as well.
Sixes Location (Sixes Church):
Normal Drop off: Located near the chapel. Drive straight up the main driveway and you will see signs and staff to assist you with drop off.
Rainy Day Drop Off: Located at the chapel as well.
Early Drop Off: Located in the parking area beside the chapel. Staff will be outside to greet you.
Where is pick up?
Read below for each location:
Hickory Flat Location (Mt. Zion Baptist Church):
Normal Pick Up: Located at the field behind the main church. Please enter the church by the main entrance with the digital sign and drive behind the gym.
Rainy Day Pick Up: Located at the chapel. Please enter the church by the main entrance with the digital sign and drive behind the main church building. There is a small driveway to drive up on the right once past the back side of the main building.
Post Camp Pick Up: Located at the porch swing and big tree behind the chapel or located at the chapel side door. There is a Hide and Seek Day Camp “pick up here” sign where the post camp leader will be stationed to come to your car to sign out the camper.
Ball Ground Location (Ball Ground Methodist Church):
Normal Pick Up: Located at the round about in the front of the church.
Rainy Day Pick Up: Located in the same area as normal pick up.
Post Camp Pick Up: Located outside on the field to the left of the church or inside the church. Please park and come into the chapel to check out your camper if post camp is located inside.
Sixes Location (Sixes Church):
Normal Pick Up: Located at parking area near the chapel where camper was dropped off in them morning.
Rainy Day Pick Up: Located at the chapel.
Post Camp Pick Up: The Post Camp Lead will be near the chapel and will direct you where to pick up your camper each day.
What is the price of camp?
The price of camp is organized by the session (week) the camper attends. You can register for as many sessions as you like. Sessions are $275 for the Hickory Flat, Ball Ground, and Sixes locations and are from 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There is an option for early drop off which is from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and is $15 per session. There is also a post camp option which is from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for $30 per session. *In order to register your camper for pre/post camp, your camper must be registered for the regular hours of camp. Pre/Post camp are add on options, not individual session hours*
SEEK Adventure camp is for middle school aged campers at our Hickory Flat campus from 9am-4pm for $300 for the week. No post camp will be offered.
What should my child wear to camp?
Any comfortable and modest clothing is acceptable at Hide and Seek Day Camp. Closed-toe shoes are required for most activities. Camp attire requirements are that no undergarments are showing, including sports bras. Please mark your child’s first and last names on all belongings.
What should my child bring to camp each day?
Daily Packing List:
1. Snack
2. Lunch
3. Water Bottle (water stations are available throughout the facility)
4. Closed Toe Shoes
5. Sunscreen
6. Water Day: Swimsuit and Towel (Day depends on location)
Please mark your child’s first and last names on all belongings.
Is water provided on hot days?
Yes, water is provided every day. Water coolers are located at various stations throughout the campus. Campers typically carry their water bottles with them, and our staff will make stops for water in between activities to make sure that your child is hydrated at all times.
If my child is having a birthday, will you do something special for them?
Of course! Please let us know and we will recognize any camper with a birthday during one of our assemblies. We do ask that parents do not bring in food items due to food allergies.
What if it rains?
Camp will be in session as usual. We have lots of fun and special activities just for those rainy days.
How will my child be placed in a group?
Children are grouped according to grade level, age, and gender. Children can also be placed in a group according to their friend request. If you wish to request a friend or counselor, you can add that information during your camper’s registration process. All groups are supervised by a counselor; if there is a group that exceeds a certain number of campers, a junior counselor will be assigned to help manage the larger group.
Does Hide and Seek Day Camp have any off-campus field trips?
No, everything takes place on the campus of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ball Ground Methodist, or Sixes Church. However, we do occasionally have special guests who come in and provide fun activities for our campers.
Will Hide and Seek Day Camp still run as normal during Holiday Weeks?
During the week of Memorial Day, we will have a shorter session with Memorial Day off and then camp will resume as normal. Because it will be a 4 day session, the week will be at a prorated cost. The week of Fourth of July will also be a shortened week and prorated for that campus.
What is your camper discipline policy?
There is a three step process for camper discipline. The first visit to the office results in parents being informed at carpool. During the second visit, parents will be contacted to speak to their camper. At the third visit, parents will be called to pick up their camper. With our small groups and awesome campers and staff, we rarely have to implement these policies.
What is the staff selection process?
Staff members apply to be a counselor through our online application in late winter. New applicants are then interviewed individually by the director. Once the applicant passes this interview, they participate in a group interview with the other counselor applicants and submit a background check. Once hired, the staff attends training in May covering various aspects of camp including, but not limited to, low and high ropes training, first aid, curriculum, games and small group activities.
Are your staff members background checked?
Yes, all Hide and Seek Day Camp employees receive a background check prior to the start of the summer. All employees are required to provide several references and go through counselor training. All employees also receive ropes course training from a certified third party corporation before the start of the summer. Your child’s safety is our highest priority.