Frequently Asked Questions
Registration & Pickup/Dropoff Questions
Q. What size t-shirt does my son need?
A. T-shirt sizes are adult sizes - NOT boy’s sizes.
Q. If my son attends a camp with multiple grade levels will he be working out with boys older and younger than his age?
A. NO! Boys are split up by grade and age for workouts. Our coaches are sensitive to the ages of all attendees for the camp and they desire for each boy to receive the maximum appropriate training. This also applies to the dorm room assignments, coaches will not room older boys with younger boys.
Q. I mailed in my registration but have not received a confirmation, how do I know if my son is enrolled in camp?
A. Often the confirmation email can be sent to the junk mail folder inadvertantly. Please check your junk mail first, if you still have not received an email, please contact us.
Q. If my son can’t attend the camp can we get our deposit back?
A. No. Deposits are non-refundable as stated on the registration form.
Q. Will I receive a confirmation card in the mail regarding my son’s registration?
A. No. All communication will be e-mailed. If you do not receive confirmation within two weeks of mailing your registration form you can e-mail kodell@hsutx.edu with any questions.
Q. When I arrive for registration can I write a check or pay by credit card?
A. No, only cash is accepted.
Q. Can my son drive himself to camp?
A. Yes, but please advise camp staff so that we are aware of your son driving on his own to camp.
Q. Does a parent need to be at registration to sign any forms such as a medical waiver?
A. No. Your signature on your son’s registration form is all we need. Your son may carpool with other participants or may be dropped off at registration, your presence is not required.
Q. What does my son do for lunch the day of camp registration?
A. We do not provide lunch on that day. You may take you son to lunch after registering him, he needs to be back and ready to work out at 1:00 pm.
Q. What time does my son need to arrive at camp if he is staying as a resident?
A. Arrive between 10 am and noon on the first day of camp.
Q. What time does my son come to camp if he is a commuter?
A. The day of registration he should be there no later than 11:45 am. Pick up your son around 10:00 pm each evening. The following mornings at camp he may arrive at 7:15 am to eat with resident campers at the cafeteria or he can arrive at 8:00 am on the field.
Q. What time do I pick my son up on the last day of camp?
A. Plan to pick up your son by 12 noon on the last day.
Q. My son is going into 9th grade, which camp should he attend?
A. Your son will attend the camp for 9th graders, register your son for the grade he will attend in the fall of the next year.
Q. How do we get to camp?
A. If you are attending camp in Abilene, American Airlines services Abilene Regional Airport. If you are driving to either camp, please see our Directions page for maps and driving directions.
Q. What does my son need to bring to camp?
A. Twin size bed sheets or sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, towel, toiletries, indoor shoes, football shoes, socks, swimsuit, 3-4 workout shirts with his last name on the back (color is irrelevant and you can iron on letters or use a sharpie pen – the name on the back of the shirt is for identification by coaches when working out at camp), and spending money.
Q. How much spending money does my son need?
A. Typically a camper needs enough spending money for vending machines (drinks and snacks). Pizza is sold nightly for $10.00 for a whole pizza and $2.00 for a large drink.
Q. How many boys are in a dorm room?
A. There are two boys to a room.
Q. What is a key deposit and is it refundable?
A. Your son will be given a key to his dorm room and we will require a $10.00 cash deposit. When the key is returned at the end of camp you will be refunded the $10.00.
Q. Do you have a daily schedule for the camp?
A. Yes, it is located under "daily schedule" on this website or you may pick up a schedule card on the day of registration.
Q. Can I observe my son at camp?
A. Absolutely. You will be given a schedule of work outs and you are welcome to attend all sessions. For your convenience you might bring a lawn chair and umbrella.
Q. Where can parents stay locally while their son is at camp?
A. Please check our hotel information page.
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