Overnight Camp FAQ

Info & Registration ... Activities ... Food & Housing ... Packing

General

Meals

We'll eat meals at the "Mess Hall" where the Camp Casey staff cook will serve breakfast at 8am, lunch at noon, and dinner at 5pm.

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Snacks will be available throughout the day (or night) - campers can simply ask a counselor. In addition, we'll occasionally offer snacks to the entire group.

Allergies or specific food preferences can be accommodated at all meals if we are notified in advance of the camp. If we don't have that information ahead of time, we'll still take care of kids, but food options may not be as complete or thorough.

First & last meals provided at camp:

  • Players arriving on Sunday evening should arrive having already eaten dinner.
  • Players arriving on Monday should arrive having already eaten lunch.
  • At the end of camp (Fri or Sat) players will eat lunch before the pick-up window, but dinner will not be provided.

Drop off & pick up

Enter at the South Entrance to Camp Casey; you'll see us!

  • Check-in on Sunday is 6:30-8:00pm.
  • Check-in on Monday is 12:30-2:00pm.
  • Check-out on the Friday is 4:00pm-5:30pm.
  • Check-out on Saturday is 12:30-2:00pm.
  • Call/text Xtehn if alternate arrangements are needed.

Be aware of increased ferry traffic during the holiday weekend. https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/.

Day campers: breakfast is at ~8:00, lunch is at ~12:00, and dinner is at ~5:00. Specific times tba. We are planning evening activities that will end by 9pm. We suggest dropping off during/after breakfast and picking up either after dinner or after the evening activity at ~9:00pm. Call/text Xtehn if alternate arrangements are needed.

Drive slowly and carefully at all times on Casey roads. Speed limit is 5MPH.

Cell phones

Cell phones will remain in the bunk rooms during the day and will be accessible to players right before/after meal times, when we have scheduled breaks at the dorms, and just before bed.

However, coaches may use discretion and determine a different approach with devices. For example, they may be time periods when coaches ask campers to put their phones away away during time periods when the group gathered in in the bunk room.

We will ask all campers to not use their phones after 10pm and if individuals are on their phones at night we may confiscate them until morning. Exceptions made upon request.

Safety / other

One or two camp staff will sleep in the bunk rooms with the players.

All staff have passed background checks and the majority are first aid & CPR certified. There will always be at least one first aid & CPR certified coach with campers throughout camp.

Wading and swimming in Puget Sound waters is prohibited due to dangerous rip tides. No driftwood or marine life may be removed from the beach.

No smoking, alcohol, firearms, fireworks, candles, illegal substances or pets allowed (with assistance dog exceptions).

Medications

Medications are stored in the “staff room” (ie Company Quarters C) where there is a kitchen space & fridge available. Bags/containers must be clearly labeled with the name of the camper and any relevant notes about the medication schedule.

During meal times (8am, noon, 5pm) and/or at bed time (9pm) a counselor will access the staff room and assist a camper with their medications; we’ll establish whether said camper or a specific counselor will be responsible for reminding that it’s medication time.

Camp director Xtehn Frame (773-387-0502) will be the primary back-up for reminders and accessing the staff room as necessary.

Contact Info / Emergency Numbers

Camp Casey Main Office (360) 678-5050 or (866) 661-6604/toll free. Open 8am-5pm, M-F.

Contact camp director Xtehn Frame for specific player arrangements, registration issues, questions about programming, logistics, coaching, or other.

  • Xtehn Frame
  • Xtehn@seattlecascades.com
  • 773-387-0502

Urgent Care is available at Whidbey General Hospital, approx 3 miles NE of Camp Casey. Open 24/7.

Divisions

Divisions?

When we do the ultimate trainings, we’ll start players in divisions according to what Grade they're in and what Experience level they registered with.

Our goal is to have players in groups based on skills, experience, and athleticism and so we may make adjustments along the way.

When we are doing other activities (off the field), we’ll divide players into groups - sometimes by age/grade, and sometimes by other means.

If a player is starts off a division that does not seem like a good fit (in the eyes of the coaches), then we will move them up/down in order to improve the experience for all the players.

Which Experience level should I choose?

Players new to ultimate should indicate this by choosing Beginner when registering.

If your player has similar experience compared to their classmates, choose Intermediate.

Choose Advanced if your player is a top performer in their grade, and perhaps competes on a Seven Hills or USA Ultimate YCC team.

If you’re not sure which division to register for, choose Intermediate and don't stress about it too much. We also also use Grade to organized divisions, and once we see how kids are doing on the first day, it's easy to rearrange kids if need be.

Can I sign up with friends or teammates?

For starters, players who are in the same grade and who register with the same Experience will default to the same group.

If it's important for your kid to be buddied with a player in a different grade or Experience level, we can support that. -> Use the "Friends or Teammates" field when you register to describe the situation.

We'll do our best to honor these requests, along with with the divisions that each kid is registered for. In the the event that these two factors contradict, we will use our best judgement and we may also ask players, "would you rather be with your friends, or in a division that's a better fit for you?"

In order to make the experience good for everyone, we reserve the right to separate players if they're being a distraction to the group.

Grade limitations?

Can I sign my kid up if they just finished 4th grade and they’re heading into 5th grade? …NO.

Can I sign my kid up if they just finished 5th grade and they’re heading into 6th grade? …YES.

Can I sign my kid up for "Overnight Camp" if they just finished 10th grade and they're heading into 11th? …NO. -> Sign up for "Pro Ultimate Academy."

What about rising 11th-12th graders and rising college freshman? ... Sign up for "Pro Ultimate Academy."

Mixed vs "Single Gender"?

Our on-field divisions will generally be mixed gender, while our bunk room arrangements and some other activities will be arranged by genders.

We may also have players participate in drills or scrimmages according to Bx division or Gx Division groupings. We'll do this more and more so with the older grades, including Pro Academy.

When we arrange by genders we'll use the information in player registrations, notably the gender pronouns indication. Our goal is to have an experience that is inclusive, safe, and fun for all genders - including trans and non-binary players. To this end, feel free to ask questions or make requests with our camp director, Xtehn.

PRO ACADEMY

Pro Ultimate Academy is an overnight camp for high school juniors and seniors as well as rising college freshman. We'll be running high end instruction to prepare participants for a future in competitive ultimate, like the WUL and UFA.

It will be run as a separate division of the Overnight Camp which will be taking place concurrently for grades 6th-10th.

What makes Pro Academy special?

  • Our coaches will be top WUL/UFA professional players who are also excellent coaches. For example, our 2024 coaches were Nora Landri (AZ Sidewinders) and James Pollard (PHI Pheonix.) We'll develop our 2025 line up in March-May.
  • Ultimate programming will strike a balance between these two approaches: {practicing fundamental skills & strategies that apply to all players and teams} and {engaging in elements related to professional ultimate.} This presents a rare and valuable opportunity for players.
  • It takes seven players to compete on the field, and a full roster to be successful in a game of ultimate. Throughout camp, there will e opportunities to grow as an individual, with goals, measurables, and specific feedback. Also, we'll focus on team strategies, how to think/perform like a strong teammate, and building a team that is greater than the sum of its parts.
  • Pro ultimate players put in just as much time and effort "off the field." At this camp, we'll dive into some fitness and strength training. We'll learn about taking care of injuries, eating well, and mental fortitude. We'll look at what it means to be an ultimate athlete, as a whole.
  • One of the cool things about pro ultimate is the volume and quality of film we can study. With all this information at our fingertips, the approach and mindset can determine how effective time is spent and what strategic advantages are gained. We'll spend at least a couple sessions working in this direction.
  • Some discussion on Social Justice topics, as Seattle Tempest and Cascades stand for making the world a better place by addressing tough questions about sexism, racism, classism, ableism, etc.
  • Opportunity to explore "behind the scenes" of professional ultimate with Tempest & Cascades staff. Among other things, our camp director is also the General Manager of Tempest and Cascades.

Will there be divisions or groups?

For on-field ultimate programming, we'll group players in various ways at different times, with the goal of making the experience positive, competitive, and safe for every player.

  • Occasionally, Gx and Bx players will split.
  • Groupings by position/role, eg handlers vs cutters, O vs D.
  • We may divide by specific skills or kinds of experience.
  • Perhaps we'll arrange by younger vs older players at some point.

Can a rising 10th grader participate in Pro Academy?

No - the Intermediate and Advanced HS divisions of our Overnight Camp are the best fit for rising 10th graders. However, if there's an extenuating circumstance, get in touch with our camp director, Xtehn.

From an operations perspective, how will Pro Camp compare to Overnight Camp?

Some elements will be similar and some will be different!

  • For starters, Pro Academy players will be rising 11th graders or older and Overnight Campers will be rising 6th-10th graders.
  • Pro Academy campers will stay in dorm-style housing, with the opportunity to have a room alone or with a teammate. This differs from the "bunk room" style housing that 6th-10th graders will use.
  • Everyone will eat in the same dining room, and meal times will overlap significantly.
  • On-field ultimate programs and most other activities will be on the same campus but separate from Overnight Camp.
  • Occasionally, we'll cross over the Pro Camp group with a younger group for an activity.

COVID

For updates and more information, refer to our COVID Safety Plan & Updates page, but take into account the below information which is specific to our Overnight Camp.

Camp Casey COVID Guidelines: Camp Casey Conference Services is providing us with the space (and meals!) throughout the week, and their COVID guideilnes/updates can be found here.

Do you have another question? —> Ask us!
Xtehn Frame <xtehn@seattlecascades.com>