1. When is the 2012 Camp Season?
   The 2012 Black Bear Summer Season runs from June 25th to August 17th, Monday through Friday.
2. What are the summer hours?
   The BBL Buses arrive to camp no later than 9 AM, and pull out promptly at 4 PM. Before/After camp child care is available upon request.
3. What is "Express Central Pickup" and "Parent Drive To/From Camp"?
   Receive a $500 discount per 6-8 week camper ($350 discount per 4-5 week camper) by meeting the bus at a local shopping center or school near your home (subject to availability in your area- some areas are strictly Central Pickup due to distance). Provide your own transportation for your child and recieve an $850 discount for 6, 7 and 8 week campers ($600 for 4 and 5 week campers).
4. How short is the bus ride?
   Buses pick up between 8 & 8:30, and drop off between 4:20 and 4:45. The average bus ride to and from camp is 20 to 30 minutes. Many areas have "EXPRESS Central Transportation" pickup and drop-off options.
5. Are the camp buses air conditioned?
   YES, all BBL buses are fully air conditioned for a cool ride to and from camp.
6. Do you offer "before & after camp" care?
   YES- At BBL you can choose "before/after camp care" in lieu of transportation. The hours are from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm.
7. How many campers will be in my child's group?
   Approximately 12 to 15 campers (Cubs - 8 campers) of the same gender and grade. Elective activities are broken down into "divisions" of 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7-9th grade.
8. How many staff are in the group?
   One "Group Leader" (College Jr./Sr.); 1 to 2 "Junior Counselors" (HS Jr./Sr.); Cubs, 3 staff members.
9. Who teaches the activities?
   Adult school teachers/professionals with teaching experience. Real coaches, real artists.
10. Is peanut butter served at your facility?
    We are a peanut butter free and peanut-aware camp, and offer soy butter as a substitute.
11. What are the ingredients of the various bagels served? (Please note that we do not offer sesame seed bagels as part of the selection).
    Click here to view bagel ingredients.
12. What are the ingredients in the lunches?
    Click here to view lunch ingredients.
13. What are the ice cream ingredients?
    Click here to view the ice cream ingredients.
14. What do you do on Rainy Days?
    At Black Bear Lake... THERE IS NO RAINY DAY SCHEDULE. You heard right! Indoor activities continue as normal, outdoor activities move to our 15,000 square feet of covered areas, as their Adult Specialists run Bingo tournaments, Indoor Scavenger Hunts, 200 Board Games, Movies (with popcorn) and much more.
15. Do we have swim instruction?
    YES. 4th grade and younger, required; 6th to 9th grade, elective. (Besides our unique BBL "Free Swim")
16. What is the lake used for?
    The Lake is primarily for Boating -- row boats, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats & banana boats and Fishing -- Bass, Sunnies, Catfish and Carp. There is a life guard on the lake in a boat and several around the lake at all times.
17. What ages attend Black Bear?
    4 years old (pre-Kindergarten in Sept.) to 15 years old (entering 10th grade in Sept.).
18. Can I change the weeks my child attends?
    Yes, you can change the weeks anytime before or DURING the summer. There are no fees or charges to change the weeks before or during the summer.
19. Do the weeks have to be consecutive?
    No, you can choose any combination of weeks you’d like and change them anytime before or during the summer.
20. What is the tuition?
    Check out our Registration Section for full details.
21. What is included in tuition?
    Tuition includes towel service, horseback riding, lunch, snacks, transportation, all trips, plus a BBL t-shirt and backpack.
22. Can we REALLY get a FULL refund at any time?
    That's our policy at Black Bear Lake! CLICK HERE for full details!
23. What is the BBL Tax ID #?
    Our Tax ID# is 26-1090385.

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