It is our camp policy that all recruits participate in a complete orientation process shortly after the arrive at camp. Recruits are formally introduced to our staff members, given a brief tour of our camp grounds and are given important information regarding camp safety rules and behavioral expectations. During this process, we will go over some basic instruction, such as how to address camp staff members, and some military lingo, and how to use our camp’s open door policy if ever needed. All recruits will receive a cursory assessment by a licensed EMT (usually Major Denton) as part of their orientation process to ensure that they are healthy and ready to begin camp activities. During this time, all contraband items will be disposed of. Their personal belongings are inventoried, and individual uniforms, equipment and haircuts are issued at this time. They will receive their platoon assignments shortly thereafter. It will be a long day, but an exciting one. Parents will be notified via email as soon as the recruits and staff are all present and accounted for at camp safely.

The entire in-processing and orientation process usually continues into the second or third day of camp, as there is lots of information to cover, gear to issue and things to learn. It doesn’t take long before our Recruits get accustomed to the routine, and before they know it, they are walking and talking just like a well seasoned recruit, and doing great. Standing tall, and looking sharp!