Question 1

What should I bring to camp?

Accepted Answer

A copy of  "What to Bring List-Summer Running" was sent with your registration confirmation. Please refer to that document for more details

An additional copy is Here

Question 2

What is the address to mail letters and small packages to my camper while they are at camp?

Accepted Answer

Cards and small items are welcome. Large packages are a distraction. If you have a gift for your child, the best option is to tuck it in their suitcase unnoticed to find once they are at camp.  Your Child’s Name;  Brevard Distance Runners Camp;  PO Box 1940;  Brevard, NC 28712 To send a package to the PO Box from Amazon (or using UPS) the address is: BDRC Campers Name 159 West Main St, Unit 1940 Brevard, NC 28712 Please note that sending packages to a PO Box is delayed a day. Even if your tracking says it has arrived, it is not placed in our box until the next day. You should be aware of this when sending packages outside of USPS. FedEx packages can not be sent to a PO Box.

Question 3

Can I become a junior counselor the summer after I graduate from high school?

Accepted Answer

We prefer that you have completed your freshman year of college before becoming a JC.  If you have completed your freshman year and are interested in being a Junior Counselor, you can sign up to be a JC through our staff registration link and we will be in touch.

Question 4

How many campers are there to a room?

Accepted Answer

Most rooms accommodate 2 beds. In some circumstances, there may be 3 to a room.

Question 5

Are there laundry facilities to wash clothes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each dorm has laundry facilities that are free, you do not need quarters. You may want to send your child with laundry detergent tablets or pods – there are no detergent machines.

Question 6

Do I need cash?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for pizza and/or milkshakes on Friday night and snacks.

Question 7

Can My Child Drive a Personal Vehicle to Camp?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However, once they arrive on campus, they will not be allowed to use their vehicle during camp. Keys must be turned into the camp office upon arrival and will be returned at check out.

Question 8

What time and where should I arrive at camp?

Accepted Answer

Registration is on Sunday of the week that you are attending from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in Boshamer Gymnasium on the Brevard College campus. There will be signs but you can also find a map online. The afternoon run on Sunday begins at 2:30 pm and will continue every 30 minutes until 4 pm on campus.

Question 9

What time should I pick up my child on the Saturday of session end?

Accepted Answer

Campers must be checked out of their room by 9 AM. We recommend being picked up by NOON or arrange other transportation options. Campers can move their luggage to the lobby of their dorm to wait on pick up. If you book a flight, BDRC will shuttle you to the airport between 6 am and 2 pm for no charge. If you depart after 2 pm, you must make your own arrangements to the airport, or take the last shuttle and wait there. We vacate the campus at noon on Saturdays also. You child must vacate the campus before then also.

Question 10

Can I come to camp early?

Accepted Answer

We are not able to accommodate extra nights before, after, or between sessions.

Question 11

What is the age range of the campers?

Accepted Answer

The majority are High School athletes.  We do accommodate Middle School athletes.  However, you must be present with a coach.

*New for 2023*  
Individuals Week 1 must be in High School or going into High School

Question 12

Can I choose my roommate?

Accepted Answer

We only accept roommate requests if you are NOT registered with a High School or team. Please make your request on your account, not via email. All teammates are housed on the same hall by gender. Individuals without a roommate request are paired with another individual camper of the same age.

Question 13

I am a coach. What do I need to do?

Accepted Answer

All Coaches (free or paying), Assistants, Chaperones, Bus Drivers, Spouses, Non-Participants and Children MUST Register! However, unless you are attending as a free coach (you have 7 or more runners, 2 with 14 or more, etc), we CANNOT guarantee space. All coaches will take precedence over non participating attendees. We can only guarantee space for free coaches (one with 7 or more, 2 with 14 or more, etc) because that is part of our policy. After free coaches, we accommodate paid coaches. After that, and subject to availability, we try to accommodate spouses and kids (non-participants). The process of approval for those subject to availability will be first come, first serve, therefore you should register them early. Adding their name to your registration is not a valid registration! If we close camper registration, we cannot guarantee further space for coaches. Therefore, everyone should register early! Thanks for your cooperation. IMPORTANT: Fill out the transportation information as it is necessary for our logistics. All coaches (free or paying) will be assigned supervisory duties. Coaches will room on the floor of their runners unless they are of the opposite gender. Everyone is housed in dormitories of the same gender, therefore we cannot guarantee spouses wishing to stay together if you are both registered as coaches. One coach comes free per 7 runners, two coaches with 14 runners. Bus Drivers must be counted as one of your allowable coaches, or subject to availability-they will pay a non-participant fee. Coaches MUST be over the age of 21. For your team to receive the team discount (regardless of gender or which week you are attending), teams must be 7 or more runners from the 1-same school, 2-have a coach, and 3-have transportation. If one of these is not applicable to your team, please contact us and let us know so we can make arrangements.

Question 14

My child has severe food allergies. Can you accommodate them?

Accepted Answer

We serve all meals cafeteria style. We can accommodate gluten free, vegetarian and peanut free diets. We are not equipped to accommodate severe food allergies beyond the aforementioned. If an allergy is airborne or so sensitive that it can not be in the same kitchen, we cannot guarantee your child's safety as we are guests of a college run cafeteria where food is made in a kitchen where peanuts are occasionally used in desserts and peanut butter is served (in a specific area). There is a grocery store next door to campus that is accessible by walking with a member of staff or a coach every day. If your child still wants to come and has allergies outside those mentioned, he/she will be responsible for obtaining their own food. There are no refrigerators in the dorm rooms and we only have one staff refrigerator so food will be in a shared space. We apologize for the inconvenience but we will not be able to accommodate beyond that and your child's safety is of the utmost importance to us. If you would like to see a menu, please email us and we can provide that for you.

Question 15

What is your camp cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

The $150 deposit is non refundable. If you need to cancel a camper's registration, please email us and we will cancel the registration. Anything you paid over the $150 deposit will be refunded.

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