Q. What is Parents Night?  

A.  It is a time for all parents, especially those who have never sent their child away to camp to come hear what camp is like on a daily basis. and to learn about what their child will be doing the few days they are gone.  We will discuss the do's and don'ts of camp and will address any and all your questions and/or concerns. Parents nights will start at 7:00PM at the:

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Date:  June 1, 2026

Women's Club

121 S. Center Street,

Orange, CA 92866

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Missing the Morning Bus the Day of Camp:  The Bus will not wait for your children after the official bus time to leave (9:30-10:00AM). If you miss the bus we will give you directions to Camp, but it is your responsibility to deliver your child to us if you fail for any reason to miss the Bus​.

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Q.   What type of luggage should send my child’s belongings in?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A.     We suggest that you pack all of your child’s belongings in an army-type duffel bag or a suitcase with wheels (roller bag).  Please label all of your child’s belongings with his/her name on it; this will make things easier for your child and for us to identify their belongings. 

 

​​Q.     How many pieces of luggage can my child bring?​​​​​​​​​​​

A.      Your child is permitted only two large bags of luggage.

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Q.    What are the ages of children that can attend camp?​​​​​​​​​​​

A.    Ages 9 through 17 if you are coming from CHOC.  ​

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Q.   What should we pack?​​​​​​​​​​​

A.    We have created a helpful packing list, which can be found on this website. Please be sure you do not send your camper with any of the prohibited such as: fireworks, matches, anything that could cause a fire, animals/pets, sports equipment, electronics of any nature including cell phones, illegal drugs, e-cigs, tobacco, alcohol, vape pens, weapons of any nature, or any device that could hurt someone. 

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Q.     My child lost an item. What can I do?​​​​​​​​​​​

A.      Camp4Kids holds medication and lost & found articles for 10 days from the date we return from camp at the Camp4Kids' main office located at 56 Tesla, Irvine, California 92618. Please call us at 714-474-9774.

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Q.    What is the weather like at camp?​​​​​​​​​​​

A.   The historical temperature average in June in Mountain Center, CA high is 92 high and 58 low with 14.4 hours of daylight with a 1% chance of rain.  

 

Q.    What are the accommodations like at camp?​​​​​​​​​​​

A.     At Camp Ronald McDonald all children will sleep on a bunk bed with railing inside a model-style cabin. There is electricity in these cabins with private bathrooms and private showers for your child’s convenience.   

 

Q.    Can I visit my child at camp or call them?​​​​​​​​​​​

A.    The short answer is NO. We find that when parents come to visit their children, children often get (90+% of the time) homesick, which normally ruins their week and hurts the experience of others. 

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Q.    Is the Camp accredited?

A. Camp4Kids and Camp Ronald McDonald are both accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and recognized for meeting and/or exceeded over 300 camping industry standards in safety, staff screening & training, healthcare and operations.

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Q.   Who watches my kids in the pool?

A.   American Red Cross certified lifeguards watch over the campers while they swim.  In addition to the lifeguard, all of Camp4Kids cabin counselors are trained in how to assist the lifeguard in case of an emergency and Camp4Kids also has some certified lifeguards on our staff as well.

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Q.   Who provides the medical care at Camp?  

A.   We always have medical staff at camp with us, usually comprised of at least one or two doctors (Camp Ronald McDonald) and a registered nurse at all times.  This team supervises your child's health and administers medical care and daily medications.  They are available on-site 24 hours a day to attend to your child's medical needs. In case of emergency, you will be called.