Frequently Asked Questions

Who provides supervision of the campers?

During the camp sessions, campers are supervised by Miami coaching staff and other hired coaches (a combination of high school coaches and Miami athletes). There are never more than 12 campers to one adult coach. Children in grades 6 and under are escorted to and from the residence halls at meal times and in the evening campers are supervised by Residence Life staff. These are current Miami students hired for the summer as camp counselors. We maintain of ratio of not more than 25 campers to one adult counselor. *All staff working with camps go through a background check.

What if I forgot to mail my consent to treat form?

Please just bring it with you. If you forget it you may fill out another one at registration. However if you are under 18 then a parent or legal guardian must come to registration with you to fill out the consent to treat form.

Do I have to pay for the whole camp when I register?

Miami Summer Camps has two ways to register. Online registration is the recommended way to register for Miami Summer Camps. You will know instantaneously know if you got into the week/s you wanted. There is also a payment plan available through the online registration only. You may also mail in your registration form but the camp may be full by the time your form is received. Full payment is required when mailing in the registration form. Credit cards and checks will be accepted when mailing in the registration.

What should my camper bring to camp?

Medications with dosage information
Sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, or sleeping bag. Miami will not supply these items.
Towels, washcloths
Casual, comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Include swimming attire.
Athletic equipment appropriate to your camp (baseball/softball glove, sticks/bats, cleats/spikes, etc.)
Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo etc.
Change of undergarments and laundry bag for dirty clothes.
Water bottle (optional)

**Miami will supply a small refrigerator in every room**

What about snack food, drinks, etc. for dorm room?

Boarding students will receive room and all meals beginning with dinner the first night of camp, and ending with breakfast the last day of camp. Commuting students will receive lunch and dinner meals along with the boarding students. This enables them to be with their group the entire day. Commuter students join their group each morning following breakfast. (A commuter schedule will be provided at check-in.)

** For those with severe food allergies or special dietary needs, please contact our Culinary Support Center 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE of attendance @ (513) 529-3040 with questions/issues.

The question is always raised, "How much extra cash do the players need?" The areas below (not including the pro shop charge account) are the areas where the players need additional money. Learning to manage money is one of the valuable “life experiences” learned by youngsters when they go away from home. How much, is up to you.

Snack Bar - Miami University operates a well-stocked snack bar during evening hours. The players will use cash throughout the week.
Vending – There are well stocked vending machines in the dormitory. Again, the amount of money each player should have for this is up to each family.

How can I make sure my child gets to room with his/her friends?

There is a spot on the enrollment form for roommate requests. In order to be certain that your child gets to room with their friend make sure that their name is also on their friends form. Any requests take top priority when assigning roommates. Other criteria such as age and hometown are also considered in attempt to place campers with appropriate roommates. (Ex. If Sarah and Susan want to room together Sarah needs to list Susan on her registration form and Susan needs to list Sarah).