Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the camp located?
Camp Tanner is located at 316667 31st Line Embro. For more details on how to get to camp see our Facilities page.
How can I contact my child if there is an at home emergency?
To contact a camper in an emergency situation, please call the camp at 519-475-4410.
How will I know if you received my registration?
We will send you a confirmation email after Camp Tanner receives your registration. It is important that you mark [email protected] in your address book so your confirmation does not end up in your junk mailbox. Contact us if you have any questions about registration.
How do I get a Tax receipt for my payment?
A tax receipt can be made upon request. Please request these prior to tax season and we can gladly get them to you.
When is drop off and pick up for campers?
Drop-off for camp is Sunday afternoon between 3 and 4 pm. Pick up is on Friday evening at 7 pm. Be sure to sign out your camper before leaving and pick up any medication as well. If someone other than the parents/guardian will be picking up please provide us with a note or phone call informing us of that. For more information about arrival and departures please see the following page.
How far is camp from a hospital?
Camp Tanner is located about 10-15 minutes from Stratford General Hospital and about 20-25 minutes from Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll. There is also a Zorra Township Ambulance station located less than 5 minutes from the camp.
How can I prepare my child for camp?
Check out Camp Tanners "Campers" tab of our website. Here you will be able to find pages such as "What to expect", "menu" and find things like a daily schedule. Knowing more about their camp experience might help your camper feel prepared and excited.
Your Child(ren) should help pack their own bags so they know exactly what they are bringing to camp.
For worried campers, parents can help their children get ready for camp and alleviate some anxiety before they arrive. Some suggestions include:
Be sure to tell them that it is a short time and you will be there to pick them up Friday evening.
Can I call my child at camp/can they call me?
Camp Tanner only uses the phone for camp business and emergencies. Campers do not have access to phones at camp. Only in emergencies will parents be allowed to call campers. Please mail letters during camp or drop off letters at registration to keep in touch. You can also send your child with envelopes and stamps so that they can write home.
What if my child loses something at camp?
There is a lost and found at the camp and will be kept for the duration of the camp season.
How do you deal with homesickness?
We at Camp Tanner feel that homesick campers usually feel better after the first night at camp. Campers need to get used to being away from home and getting through the first night usually eases the home-lonely feeling. All staff are trained to deal with home-lonely campers and are encouraged to contact support staff that have years of experience with all sorts of campers. We encourage that campers stay at camp for the full week and get the full camp experience. Please refrain from telling a camper that they can call or come home at anytime as we encourage all campers to stay the full week.
How do you deal with bedwetting?
Staff members are trained to deal with bedwetting as discreetly as possible, be sure your child knows that they can tell their counselor if an accident does occur. We have a washer and dryer on site, and will be sure that your child will have clean clothes and sleeping gear. There are porta-potties that can be used at any time during the night, and campers are encouraged to go to the bathroom before bedtime.
How are the campers placed in cabins?
Campers are put into cabins with similar aged campers. They can request to be put into a cabin with a friend on the registration form. We cannot guarantee these requests will be met.
Does someone Sleep in the cabins with the campers?
The counselor for the cabin group sleeps in the cabin with their campers, this ensures that there is supervision and a staff present in case of any emergency during the night. Campers are encouraged not to be afraid to wake up their counselor if they need them.
What kind of meals/snacks will my child get?
We offer a variety of meals at Camp Tanner, check out our menu for a detailed outline of meals. There is always a fruit bowl available for snacks throughout the day as well. If your child has special dietary concerns please note this on your forms. Please provide special food items if needed for your camper (eg. Lactose free milk). We try our best to accommodate special dietary needs with the help of the campers’ parents. The Camp is not a nut free facility, and any allergies should be noted before camp.
My child has allergies. How do you accommodate his/her diet?
All medical information must be given on the registration forms as well as on registration day. Medicine must be in its original container labelled with child's name and dosage. Our facility is not nut free, and any special dietary foods must be provided by parents. Our full menu is provided on our Camper page.
Can we bring our own food?
Campers should arrive with any specific food substitutes for dietary restrictions. Campers can also bring candy or snacks with them to camp, but the candy is to be given to the counsellor of the cabin for safe keeping and will be made available to the camper during cabin times to be eaten. We encourage bringing enough candy to share with fellow cabin mates.
Is there a lifeguard present at the pool?
Camp Tanner hires 2 NLS certified lifeguards who are at the pool whenever campers are swimming. Staff are also present in the pool and we make sure that our camper to staff ratio in the pool is as low as possible.
What if my child cannot swim well?
If your child is not a strong swimmer they will still be able to use the pool. The lifeguards will administer a swim test on the first day to determine campers' swimming abilities. New swimmers will wear a bracelet that the lifeguards can spot easily and the campers with bracelets will only swim in the shallow end of the pool. The lifeguards will make sure all staff are aware of weak swimmers.
How many campers does the camp hold?
Camp Tanner has 8 cabins each of which can house between 7-8 campers (depending on if the group has a CIT). This means that at a full camp there can be between 56-64 campers.
How many staff are present during a week?
Each week there is one counsellor (17 or older) per cabin. There are also 2-8 Counsellors in Training (CIT's) at each week. These are 16 year old volunteers. We also have a Senior Staff team of 8-9 experienced staff who provide additional supervision and oversight. At all times campers never are at a ratio of less than 1 staff per 8 children.
Camp Tanner is located at 316667 31st Line Embro. For more details on how to get to camp see our Facilities page.
How can I contact my child if there is an at home emergency?
To contact a camper in an emergency situation, please call the camp at 519-475-4410.
How will I know if you received my registration?
We will send you a confirmation email after Camp Tanner receives your registration. It is important that you mark [email protected] in your address book so your confirmation does not end up in your junk mailbox. Contact us if you have any questions about registration.
How do I get a Tax receipt for my payment?
A tax receipt can be made upon request. Please request these prior to tax season and we can gladly get them to you.
When is drop off and pick up for campers?
Drop-off for camp is Sunday afternoon between 3 and 4 pm. Pick up is on Friday evening at 7 pm. Be sure to sign out your camper before leaving and pick up any medication as well. If someone other than the parents/guardian will be picking up please provide us with a note or phone call informing us of that. For more information about arrival and departures please see the following page.
How far is camp from a hospital?
Camp Tanner is located about 10-15 minutes from Stratford General Hospital and about 20-25 minutes from Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll. There is also a Zorra Township Ambulance station located less than 5 minutes from the camp.
How can I prepare my child for camp?
Check out Camp Tanners "Campers" tab of our website. Here you will be able to find pages such as "What to expect", "menu" and find things like a daily schedule. Knowing more about their camp experience might help your camper feel prepared and excited.
Your Child(ren) should help pack their own bags so they know exactly what they are bringing to camp.
For worried campers, parents can help their children get ready for camp and alleviate some anxiety before they arrive. Some suggestions include:
- Come to the camps tour night before camp, you can book these online at on the facilities page.
- Sign the camper up for our May long weekend camp, this camp works well as a test for campers to see how they feel about camp.
- Go over the daily schedule with your child and point out some of their favorites whether it is swimming or crafts, there is always something that the campers enjoy.
- Send them encouraging mail throughout the week.
- Send with them things that will remind them of home and comfort them, such as a stuffed animal or picture.
- Tell them about your past experiences with camp and how much you enjoyed it.
Be sure to tell them that it is a short time and you will be there to pick them up Friday evening.
Can I call my child at camp/can they call me?
Camp Tanner only uses the phone for camp business and emergencies. Campers do not have access to phones at camp. Only in emergencies will parents be allowed to call campers. Please mail letters during camp or drop off letters at registration to keep in touch. You can also send your child with envelopes and stamps so that they can write home.
What if my child loses something at camp?
There is a lost and found at the camp and will be kept for the duration of the camp season.
How do you deal with homesickness?
We at Camp Tanner feel that homesick campers usually feel better after the first night at camp. Campers need to get used to being away from home and getting through the first night usually eases the home-lonely feeling. All staff are trained to deal with home-lonely campers and are encouraged to contact support staff that have years of experience with all sorts of campers. We encourage that campers stay at camp for the full week and get the full camp experience. Please refrain from telling a camper that they can call or come home at anytime as we encourage all campers to stay the full week.
How do you deal with bedwetting?
Staff members are trained to deal with bedwetting as discreetly as possible, be sure your child knows that they can tell their counselor if an accident does occur. We have a washer and dryer on site, and will be sure that your child will have clean clothes and sleeping gear. There are porta-potties that can be used at any time during the night, and campers are encouraged to go to the bathroom before bedtime.
How are the campers placed in cabins?
Campers are put into cabins with similar aged campers. They can request to be put into a cabin with a friend on the registration form. We cannot guarantee these requests will be met.
Does someone Sleep in the cabins with the campers?
The counselor for the cabin group sleeps in the cabin with their campers, this ensures that there is supervision and a staff present in case of any emergency during the night. Campers are encouraged not to be afraid to wake up their counselor if they need them.
What kind of meals/snacks will my child get?
We offer a variety of meals at Camp Tanner, check out our menu for a detailed outline of meals. There is always a fruit bowl available for snacks throughout the day as well. If your child has special dietary concerns please note this on your forms. Please provide special food items if needed for your camper (eg. Lactose free milk). We try our best to accommodate special dietary needs with the help of the campers’ parents. The Camp is not a nut free facility, and any allergies should be noted before camp.
My child has allergies. How do you accommodate his/her diet?
All medical information must be given on the registration forms as well as on registration day. Medicine must be in its original container labelled with child's name and dosage. Our facility is not nut free, and any special dietary foods must be provided by parents. Our full menu is provided on our Camper page.
Can we bring our own food?
Campers should arrive with any specific food substitutes for dietary restrictions. Campers can also bring candy or snacks with them to camp, but the candy is to be given to the counsellor of the cabin for safe keeping and will be made available to the camper during cabin times to be eaten. We encourage bringing enough candy to share with fellow cabin mates.
Is there a lifeguard present at the pool?
Camp Tanner hires 2 NLS certified lifeguards who are at the pool whenever campers are swimming. Staff are also present in the pool and we make sure that our camper to staff ratio in the pool is as low as possible.
What if my child cannot swim well?
If your child is not a strong swimmer they will still be able to use the pool. The lifeguards will administer a swim test on the first day to determine campers' swimming abilities. New swimmers will wear a bracelet that the lifeguards can spot easily and the campers with bracelets will only swim in the shallow end of the pool. The lifeguards will make sure all staff are aware of weak swimmers.
How many campers does the camp hold?
Camp Tanner has 8 cabins each of which can house between 7-8 campers (depending on if the group has a CIT). This means that at a full camp there can be between 56-64 campers.
How many staff are present during a week?
Each week there is one counsellor (17 or older) per cabin. There are also 2-8 Counsellors in Training (CIT's) at each week. These are 16 year old volunteers. We also have a Senior Staff team of 8-9 experienced staff who provide additional supervision and oversight. At all times campers never are at a ratio of less than 1 staff per 8 children.
