Camp FAQ

We are happy to accommodate most dietary needs, including food allergies, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other medically necessary restrictions. Please indicate any dietary requirements during registration. For specific concerns, contact us at info@camppuhtok.com before your session begins.

Yes, counselors stay in the cabins with campers to ensure safety and support. We maintain a 1:6 counselor-to-camper ratio. Occasionally, additional staff members may also stay in the cabins as needed.

We encourage limited direct communication so campers can stay fully engaged, but parents may request updates from the office during the week. Parents can send mail to campers throughout the week—distributed daily—and campers can send mail home as well (please pack stamps).

Yes, financial assistance can be obtained through the Y's Open Doors Savings program. More information, as well as the application can be found at: ymaryland.com/opendoors

Please be sure to list all allergies on the health forms. Children with food allergies will be given an orange wristband to wear for the week so our staff are aware. All camp staff are First Aid and CPR certified, and a registered nurse is onsite to support any medical needs. If your child has additional allergy-related concerns, please let our team know before camp begins.

All changes and cancellations must be made in writing and include the camper’s full name, camp location, dates of the weeks to be canceled, and the reason for the request. All requests must be submitted to the Customer Service office either by fax at 410-779-9426 or email to customerservice@ymaryland.org. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are non-refundable after May 15, 2026. Registration fees and deposits are non-transferable. After May 15, 2026, if a day camp week is canceled at least two weeks prior to its start date, the deposit will be forfeited and any further balance paid will be refunded. Cancellations made with less than two weeks notice will not be accepted and all fees will be non-refundable. For overnight camp, cancellation requests must be made at least 30 days in advance. For more information please review the financial policy in the 2026 Camp Parent Handbook (coming soon). The Y closely monitors the public health environment and follows all guidelines set forth by local health departments. As such, the camp cancellation policy is subject to change.