Try Bauercrest for Free at our Training Camp an overnight experience for prospective campers!

Training Camp is a full Bauercrest experience compressed into 24 hours,  and we mean that in the best possible way. From moving into a bunk and eating in the Mess Hall to sports, electives, and everything in between, your son will get a real taste of what life on the Hillside looks and feels like. While the campers are living their best lives, families enjoy a campus tour and a Q&A session with our leadership team. 

The overnight is optional, but we strongly encourage it, it's where the real magic happens. Training campers spend the night in an actual Bauercrest bunk with their own Training Camp counselors, experiencing everything that makes a night at camp so special, from flashlight time to waking up on the Hillside. If your son is on the fence, our best advice is to go for it.

We get it, sometimes the excitement of the day gives way to a case of the nighttime nerves, and that is completely okay. Our Training Camp counselors are experienced at helping campers work through those moments, and we will always communicate with you if your son needs you. That said, you might be surprised, most boys who are hesitant at bedtime wake up in the morning wondering when they can come back.

Nerves are a completely normal part of trying something new, and our staff are pros at helping boys find their footing. We will always take your son's feelings seriously, check in with him, and keep you in the loop. More often than not, a little encouragement and a distraction goes a long way, and by lunchtime, he'll have forgotten he was ever nervous at all while he's running up and down the Euro field!

Training Camp runs rain or shine — just like the real thing. We have plenty of indoor programming options ready to go, and if anything, a rainy day at Bauercrest has a charm all its own. Make sure your son's packing list includes rain gear, which our Camp Mom has already taken care of for you.

Training campers are supervised by current Bauercrest staff members who are hand-selected for this experience. Throughout the day, they are also supported by Bauercrest alumni and our Counselor Interns, who bring their own love of this place to every interaction. Rest assured, it is our trained, experienced staff who are directly responsible for the care and supervision of every Training Camper from the moment they arrive to the moment they head home.

Medications are collected and administered by our Bauercrest nurses, who make it a personal priority to meet every Training Camper and become a familiar, friendly face right from the start. Our nurses are a beloved part of the Bauercrest community, you will find them cheering on the sidelines just as often as you'll find them in the Health Center. Please bring all medications clearly labeled and be prepared to check in with our nursing team at drop-off.

Our kitchen team accommodates most food allergies and dietary restrictions with advance notice. Simply indicate your son's needs when you register, and our Camp Mom will personally follow up with you at drop-off to review protocols together. Your son's safety at the table is just as important to us as his safety on the field.

Don't stress about the packing list, our Camp Mom has you covered. She has put together a comprehensive Training Camp packing list that accounts for everything your son will need for rain, shine, sleep, and more. You will receive it upon registration so you have plenty of time to get organized.

We love hearing from families who are curious about Bauercrest — that curiosity is the first step toward something really special. Reach out to Ben or Stacy directly with any questions about Training Camp or anything else having to do with camp. We are always happy to connect.