Frequently Asked Questions For HODIA Ski Camp
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When does Ski Camp start and end and what transportation is available? [back to top]
Ski Camp starts on Friday with the following transportation options available:
- BOISE pickup location will be at ToysRUs (131 N. Milwaukee) parking lot on Milwaukee St. LEAVING at 3:00 pm. PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 2:30 pm at ToysRUs.
- TWIN FALLS — The charter from Pocatello will stop briefly at the Flying J truckstop on the north side of exit 173 (I-84 and Highway 93) around 5:00 pm. Please be at the location at 4:45 pm for pick-up.
- POCATELLO pick up location will be at the Red Lion Hotel (1555 Pocatello Creek Road). Take exit 71 (Pocatello Creek exit) off of I-15 and the hotel is directly off the highway. Meet in the front parking lot at 2:30 pm. The bus will LEAVE at 3:00 pm. EQUIPMENT RENTAL WILL BE DONE IN KETCHUM with the group.
- Providing OWN transportation — Please meet us at the Clarion Inn in Ketchum at 6:30 pm on Friday.
Ski Camp ends on Monday with the following transportation options available:
- BOISE — Transportation will return around 2:00 PM
- TWIN FALLS — Transportation will return around 12:30 PM
- POCATELLO — Transportation will return around 2:30 PM
- Providing OWN transporation—Please be at the Clarion Inn by 10:00 am on Monday. If a teen is suppsed to be picked up and noone shows to pick them up, they will be taken to Boise.
NOTE: Drop off locations after Hodia Ski Camp will be the same as the pick-up location (for all locations, times are an estimate). If the charter is going to be significantly early or late, we'll try to call by cell from the charter bus. Thank you for your understanding that these times are ESTIMATES only.
What should campers bring to Ski Camp? [back to top]
Campers should bring the following items:
| 1 pair STURDY shoes |
4 pair socks |
| Heavy coat for skiing |
Gloves for skiing |
| Dirty clothes bag |
Hat for skiing |
| Soap & shampoo |
Lip salve |
| Toothbrush & paste |
T-shirts |
| Long pants (at least two) |
Sunscreen |
| Underwear |
Brush/comb |
| Insulin and syringes |
Lightweight socks |
| Skis or Snowboard (unless you’re renting equipment) |
Pajamas |
| Bathing suit |
Pump supplies (if you have an insulin pump) |
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Blood sugar meter/strips |
If you bring additional items, label them carefully. These items are easily lost - Camp Hodia is not responsible for lost items.
The following items are absolutely NOT allowed at camp by any camper or staff. Your participation at Camp Hodia means you agree to this. Possession of ANYof these is an immediate "send home" violation:
matches |
lighters |
fireworks/firecrackers |
guns |
knives |
weapons |
dangerous toys |
weapon-like toys |
pornographic material |
tobacco in any form |
alcohol/drugs |
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NOTE: All food and snacks are provided at camp. Please do not bring extra goodies.
Is a gluten free diet available if my child has Celiac Disease? [back to top]
Camp Hodia provides a gluten free diet at all of our programs for kids that have celiac disease. Food is purchased, prepared and stored in a manner that minimizes the risk of gluten cross contamination with other foods. In order to assist us with camp preparation, please mark that your child has celiac disease on the camp registration form (the question about other medical conditions). If you have any questions, please contact the camp director or email us at info@hodia.com.
How do I call camp in case of a family emergency? [back to top]
Campers can be reached at (208) 880-3745. Please expect to leave a message and we will have your camper get back to you just as soon as we can. Messages are checked frequently by staff.
We are staying at the Clarion Inn in Sun Valley/Ketchum. The address and phone are:
600 N. Main St
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-5900
A map to the Clarion Inn can be found by clicking here. |
