EKC is accredited by the American Camping Association.
1. Is there Wi-Fi available throughout camp?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available in our Dining Hall under the EKC Guest. The password is WelcomeToEKC.
2. Do we have access to a refrigerator to store food and drinks throughout the retreat?
If you are staying in the new housing or the old doctor’s house you have a full sized refrigerator and freezer in your house. If you are staying in one of our cabins or The Beit, you will not have access to a refrigerator or freezer. We suggest packing coolers if you want to have them. There is a Circle K gas station 10 minutes from camp that sells ice. However, we do have space to store medication as needed.
3. What if we don’t want to attend an activity that we are pre-scheduled for?
That’s ok, just let us know beforehand if possible. You can let us know by telling an EKC staff member or emailing [email protected]
4. What if we miss a pre-scheduled activity due to weather?
We will do our best to make sure you have the opportunity to complete all of your scheduled activities. That means being flexible on our end. We also have built in make-up times in our schedule to allow for this. We will do our best to accommodate missed activities based on the weather – we’re still trying to learn how to control it. We haven’t figured it out, yet!
5. What happens at camp when it rains?
We have fun at camp rain or shine! We have plenty of fun things planned for you if it rains. If the weather prevents us from enjoying being outside, we do have indoor spaces for the fun to continue, like in our Dance Studio, or Kitchen, or even our Library!
6. What happens during the health screen? What questions will be asked? And what if someone in our family unit fails?
Everyone in your family unit will receive a health screen upon arrival to camp. The health screen will consist of the following questions and a temperature check.
In the past 24 hours, have you experienced any of the following?
Fever or felt feverish
Sore throat
Chills (with or without repeated shaking)
Shortness of breath
Cough
Headache
Muscle pain
New loss of taste of smell
Close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days
If anyone in your family unit answers yes to any of the above questions or has a temperature exceeding 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, your entire family unit will not be admitted into camp and a refund will be issued. West Virginia guidance prevents us from making exceptions to this rule.
7. What are EKC’s cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection practices during this Getaway??
Your family’s health and safety and the health and safety of the community at large are our top priority. You will receive in your cabin, your own supply of disinfectant and paper towels to have and use around camp as you would like. We have increased our cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting procedures around camp in compliance with Guidance from the West Virginia Health Department, the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Public bathrooms and frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned throughout the day and program equipment will be disinfected between each use. We will be providing additional cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection, around Camp from 10:30-10:45 am and 3:45-4:00 pm daily. Activity areas will remain open to the extent possible during this time.
8. Are Masks Required at EKC?
Masks are required to be worn inside (expect when you’re eating, sleeping, or drinking) or anytime when you’re outside and unable to remain 6 feet from any other family units. Our staff members will be wearing masks throughout the weekend. Our masks protect you, and your masks protect us.
9. Are we allowed to come and go throughout our time at camp?
Yes, you are allowed to come and go throughout your stay at camp. You do not need to let us know when you are coming and going and you will not need rescreened upon return.
10. What are dining hall procedures?
Guidance for the EKC Dining Hall will require some changes to how we usually run our food program, such as
Limit of 1 family unit per table
Salad bar will not be self-serve
PB&J will be pre-made and available throughout the day
Afternoon snacks available “grab and go” from 2-3 pm, daily
Additional Food Notes
Families are able to bring their own snacks/food
EKC can accommodate food allergies with notice
11. Where are the closest Med Express/ Hospital?
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
1 Medical Center Dr.
Morgantown, WV 25506
(304)-598-4000
Travel Time: 20 Minutes
Mon Heath Medical Center 1200 J D Anderson Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304)-598-1200
Travel Time: 15 Minutes
WVU Urgent Care 301 Suncrest Towne Centre
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304)-599-2273
Open 8 AM – 8 PM
Travel time: 15 minutes
12. What if I need maintenance or need assistance of camp staff after hours?
For all maintenance issues please contact Brooks Weaver, EKC Assistant Director.
For assistance after hours or in case of emergency please contact any of the following:
