A Letter from the Director

Friends of Haycock,
This has been an incredibly difficult season for the ministry of Haycock. We thank you for your faithfulness to camp through prayers and financial support – God has used many of you to sustain us through these past several months! After much prayer, consulting with experts, input from parents, and consideration of the regulations being placed on camps by the PA Department of Health, we have decided on a plan to open Haycock starting in July. We are prohibited by the state to operate overnight camps until Bucks County has been moved to the Green Phase. Since we do not know if/when this will happen, we have decided to move to Day Camp programs for the entire month of July. Unfortunately, because of restrictions involving usage of camp vehicles this summer, parents will need to provide transportation to and from day camp every day during these weeks. If during the summer our county is moved to Green, we will explore the possibility of adding a week of overnight camp for boys in August. Here is our proposed summer schedule for 2020:

• June 22 – 26: Day Camp (cancelled)
• June 28 – July 3: Girl’s Week (cancelled)
• July 6 – 10: Day Camp (Boys ages 7-14, Girls ages 7-12)
• July 13 – 17: Day Camp (Boys ages 7-14, Girls ages 7-12)
• July 20 – 24: Day Camp (Boys ages 7-14, Girls ages 7-12)
• July 27 – 31: Day Camp (Boys ages 7-14, Girls ages 7-12)
• August 2 – 7: Potential Boy’s Overnight Camp (Boys ages 8-14)
  *only if Bucks County is moved to Green Phase

We understand that this decision changes plans for some of you who are only able to attend overnight camps or who rely on Haycock for transportation to and from Day Camp. We tried our best to make a decision that was best for everyone given the current circumstances. If you have already registered for a camp session, our registrar will be in contact with you with information about transferring camp sessions or refund options. Please know that we do have a limited number of spaces available for each week of camp based on the recommended safety precautions that we are taking. I would encourage you to register soon to ensure your spot at camp this summer. Thank you again for your patience and understanding. I hope to see you at camp soon!

Dave Stiansen
Executive Director
Haycock Camping Ministries