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Getting to Camp Information
TRAVEL BY BUS
• Camp buses depart from Deerbrook Mall 110 S Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
• Buses will depart at 10:00am SHARP – Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time and look for our bus staff in Horseshoe Staff Shirts
• Please pack your camper a NUT FREE lunch, some NUT FREE snacks and a drink.
• AS A REMINDER NO SCREENS ARE ALLOWED AT CAMP, INCLUDING THE BUS RIDE!
• Campers are not allowed to drive to or from camp.
• Any medication (EpiPens, inhalers etc.) needed during the bus trip should be given directly to the bus supervisor and clearly marked with the camper’s name, instructions and
signed by parent/guardian.
TRAVEL BY PLANE
• We encourage families to arrange their travel plans as early as possible so campers can travel together, and so you are able to obtain the lowest available fare.
• We once again will be partnering with Travel One Inc. for our campers travel plans. Please contact a camp advisor at Travel One at (844) 803-9683 or camps@traveloneinc.com for more info.
Baggage
We recommend packing in two large duffel bags (not longer than 42” and/or greater than 75 pounds). Please make sure that all bags are clearly marked with your child’s first and last name.
FOR CHICAGO AREA CAMPERS
CAMP BAGGAGE EXPRESS
• Camp Baggage Express is the service that will transport bags to and from camp.
• You will receive information from CBE directly a few weeks prior to your son’s departure.
• Camp Baggage Express can be reached at (605) 290-7404 or email to campbags@abe.midco.net.
• We are unable to put duffels on or under the bus.
• Camp Baggage Express will not accept any duffel bags longer than 42′′ and/or greater than 75 pounds.
FOR OUT OF CHICAGO AREA CAMPERS
• We have teamed up with SHIP CAMPS to make baggage delivery easier for everyone.
• This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to get your sons duffels to/from camp.
• Visit SHIP CAMPS or call (855) 540-2267. Please book with Ship Camps by April 15th, 2024!
• Duffels should arrive a few days before your son.
SHIPPING ADDRESS
Camper’s Name
Camp Horseshoe
4151 Camp Bryn Afon Road Rhinelander, WI 54501
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