Texas Ski Ranch - 2012 Camp Information, Policies and Packing List

2012 Camp TSR

Texas Ski Ranch Action Sport Camps

General Information, Policies and Procedures

Tuition
See Registration form to determine your camper’s tuition. A $200 deposit is required to reserve your camper’s space in camp. The balance of the tuition is due 30 days before your camper’s check in date. You may make payments or pay the entire amount at one time. If the final payment is not received by the due date, and a week is full, we may be forced to drop your child to make room for one on the waitlist.
Registration Form, Camper Physical, TSR Waiver, Spring Loaded Waiver
We will need to receive the ORIGINAL signed version of the Texas Ski Ranch Waiver, the Spring Loaded Waiver, and all medical forms in the camp packet at least 30 days before check in. If your child was at camp last year, we still need to complete and send in all new forms. We do not keep complete files from year to year. Please mail your paperwork in. It is important that all these forms be filled out completely and correctly so that we can properly attend to your campers need while here at Camp.
All medications should have your child’s name on them and be given to the director at check-in, with dosing instructions in writing. We ask that campers not self medicate, and we have Tylenol and Advil on hand if needed.
Pro Shop & Snack Spending Accounts
You may include money for incidentals when you send in your child’s tuition, or you may establish an account at check in. To open an account, set a spending limit with your child and leave a credit card number with the camp registrar. All withdrawals from your child’s account will be documented for you. The boardshop has everything from sunscreen to boardshorts, caps to stickers. Non-shoppers would be fine with $10. per day ($60), if your child wishes to do a little shopping you may allow more.
Please do not let your camper keep cash in the bunkhouses, they will not be secure and TSR is not responsible for any losses. Cash may be turned over to the registrar to deposit in the camp bank for safekeeping. Your camper will have access to his or her account throughout the camp day, every day.
Cancellations
Deposits are non refundable. Campers who withdraw 60 days or more before check in day are entitled to a refund of all fees paid except $100. of the camp deposit. Non-refundable portions of camp deposits and tuition will go into the Camp TSR Scholarship fund to assist kids in need.
Those canceling 30 - 60 days prior to check in will forfeit $200. Those canceling 14 - 30 days prior to check in will lose 50% of tuition. Those cancelling 4 - 14 days of check in will lose 75% of all tuition. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 4 days of check in. All tuition that cannot be refunded will go to CAMPTSR scholarship fund.
Cancellations or reschedules due to severe illness or injury, if received 24 hours prior to check in time, are entitled to receive all fee’s paid, minus $200., if your physician deems your child unfit to attend camp. Written doctor’s order is required in order to receive this refund.
Absences & Withdrawals
The camp director reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose influence or conduct is detrimental to the best interest of the program of the program or other campers.
No refunds will be given for dismissed campers who withdraw for any reason after camp has commenced. The only exception that will be made is if a camper is sent home on doctor’s orders, in which case overnight campers will be refunded $75. and day campers $50. for each remaining full day. Absolutely no refunds after Thursday. If a camper chooses to remain at camp, even if he cannot participate, no adjustments will be made. Campers sent home for bullying, drug or alcohol use, risky behavior or breaking camp rules will forfeit all fees paid.
Airport Transportation
Transport from New Braunfels Airport is available for $25. each direction or from the San Antonio International Airport for $50. each direction, per camper. Please contact the registrar to make arrangements at least two weeks before check-in.
Check In
Overnight campers should check in at 3:00 on Sunday afternoon. Day camp check in’s will be Monday morning at 8:45. See registration form for details. Plan for heavy traffic through Austin, if you are driving. We will have camp orientation immediately following check-in, then move in and have dinner as a group. The first night is important to meet coaches and new friends, assign equipment, set goals, settle in and prepare for a busy week. Please make sure that your camper is on time. If you arrive early, feel free to grab a bite to eat at Wahoo’s, do a little shopping in the boardshop, or relax on the beach until registration opens at 3:00. No early check-ins please.
Campers should check in at the main facility. The registrar’s table will be there and counselors will be available to assist with baggage, gear and bedding. Make sure that your campers name is on EVERYTHING.
Roommate Requests
In order to accommodate roommate requests, BOTH campers should request each other. Please limit requests to ONE roommate, within one grade level of your camper. For the best interest of ALL campers, we will not guarantee room requests of campers more than one year apart or larger groups. Please add your roommate request to the registration form.
Phone Calls, Visits, Mail
Other than during actual check in time (IF your camper needs assistance), parents and visitors will not be permitted to “hang out” at the dorms. Visitors (including parents) are only allowed in the public areas of TSR. You may come watch your camper’s progress from the beach or the balcony at Wahoo’s or the observation deck at Spring Loaded. We request that you not mix, mingle or play with the campers. Remember, the rest of the campers are “on vacation” from their parents. Parents and visitors will NOT be allowed on the boat during camp sessions. If you want to be more involved with your child’s experience, private lessons may be scheduled throughout the year.
Campers may use the front desk phone to call out in case of emergency. Campers may not receive calls while at camp. Remember, they are on vacation, and you probably miss them more than they will miss you! We will confiscate all cell phones and lock them up for the week, so please consider leaving phones at home.
E-Mail may be sent to your camper at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will deliver the message to your camper. Please do not send e-mails after noon on Thursday, as we may not get them in time to give to your camper.
Packages and mail can be left with the registrar //////and will be delivered on the day requested.
Mail can be sent to your child at:
Camp TSR – Week #___
Campers Name
6700 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Lost and Found
Lost and found items will be on display at check out. Other items of value will be held for two weeks. Items of value can be shipped at parent’s expense. We will not send towels, underwear, sock, toiletries or items without names on them. Make sure when you check out you pick up all of your child’s bags, bedding, gear and laundry. Make sure you do not accidentally grab items that belong to another camper. NAMES ON EVERYTHING PLEASE.
Camper Pick Up
New for 2012, the Friday Camper exhibition and competition will be held Fridays at NOON, followed by our awards ceremony and camp video. Plan to arrive early Friday to watch your camper as they participate in their last sessions. You will have the pleasure of seeing the new skills your child has mastered on his or her favorite activity. Beginning at 11:00 you close out your child’s account, load up their gear, or just relax on the beach and enjoy watching your child. Your camper will be ready to leave after the awards ceremony, around 1:15. You may choose to wait and complete the check-out process with your camper after the ceremony, or pre-register for next summer. Your camper has had a busy week with many new friends and may need a few minutes to say good-bye. You should be ready to hit the road by 1:30!

What to Bring

Swimsuits, boardshorts, rashguards
Shorts and Tee’s, (jeans if you plan to sk8 a lot)
Undergarments including SOCKS (required for trampoline jumping) & pajama’s
OLD Bath & Beach Towels
Shampoo & Soap, Toothbrush and Paste
Sheets & Blanket OR Sleeping Bag and Pillow
Laundry Bag with Name in Large Letters
Waterproof Sunscreen & Lip Protector and a cap
Shoes to skate, climb and ride bikes in and Flip Flops for easy on and of at boat docks
Skateboard/Inline skates/BMX bike
Helmet & Pads*, USCG approved life jacket*

Things to leave at Home

Electronics, cell phones, ipods, ipads, computers, jewelry, expensive shoes, camera’s or any other favorite items that your camper would hate to have damaged or lost. TSR will not be responsible for your camper’s items.
DO NOT BRING alcohol, tobacco or drugs to camp. TSR has no tolerance for those items or f
or the campers who bring them. Offenders risk dismissal and a trip back home.

*TSR has bikes, wakeboards, kneeboards, wakeskates, a variety of waterski’s, wakesurfboards, life jackets, helmets and pads for your camper’s use. TSR also has a limited quantity of skateboards for beginner skaters only. If your camper has gear that he or she uses at home, it is better to train them on the same gear he/she will continue to use. Please make sure that COG (camper’s own gear) has his or her name on it! Your campers gear will be locked up while not in use. TSR is not responsible for wear and tear, loss or damage to your campers gear, including wear and tear and damage caused by going over sliders, ramps and kickers on lakes.