Parent Information

What is the deadline to register for Camp Pinnacle?
Registrations are on a first come, first served basis. To ensure the week you want, register early! All forms and payments are due on May 1.

How do I register my child?
Choose any session type from the homepage and select “Register Now.” Create a parent Camp InTouch account using your email address and a password that you create. Remember this email and password combo because this is where you will login to your parent Camp InTouch account later to take care of all things related to camp!

What is the parent Camp InTouch account?
Every parent has their own account where they can send messages to their camper, check out news from camp, and see up-to-date photos and videos from the summer. Among many other things, parents have the ability to send photos to friends and family, buy photos and other gifts online, and customize a camper email with fun stationery or word games.

When is my camper's registration complete?
Camper registration is complete when all required forms are submitted and the balance is paid in full. All forms and payments are due on May 1.

My camper wants to bring a friend. How can I ensure they will be in the same cabin?
Registrations are on a first come-first served basis, so to ensure requested campers are together in the same session, register early! Each camper may request one cabinmate.

• To ensure requested campers are cabinmates, ask your camper's friend to put your camper down as her cabinmate preference.
• Cabins are divided by ages and grades due to differences in maturity and overall development. If two girls of different ages want to room together, the cabin assignment will be based on the younger grade.
• If an odd number of campers are coming with a group, they will be placed in pairs with one group of three.

Who will lead my child’s cabin?
Two college-age staffers will be in a cabin with every 12-13 girls. Staff are hand-picked, godly young women who are walking with Jesus daily. Each staffer has the desire to see girls come to know Christ personally, and grow in their faith. Staff also love to have fun and build lasting relationships with campers!

• All staff, missionaries, volunteers, and nurses all receive background checks and Ministry Safe Training (Child Protection Training). All staff receive additional training in preventing and correcting bullying, safety, problem solving, cultural competence, and other topics to ensure the best care for campers. The staff also follow a “rule of three” meaning that no staffer is alone with a camper.
• Every staffer is certified in CPR and First Aid with the American Red Cross. All lifeguards, low ropes instructors, and archery instructors receive certification. Hike leaders are certified in Wilderness First Aid.
• All staff, missionaries, volunteers, and nurses are required to submit a minimum of three references. At least one reference must be from a pastor of the church where they are a member. Staffers are all members of Southern Baptist Churches.
• Each hired staffer comes highly recommended, and many of them are former campers!

What are my camper's cabin and unit assignments?

• Cabin Assignment: Cabinmates are assigned at least one week before the session begins. The sooner parents submit paperwork and payments, the sooner cabin assignments are sent out. Registered campers receive an email with camper’s cabin and unit along with other information related to their corresponding camp session.
• Unit Assignment: Color Wars is the big points-race among units. Campers have a unique mascot to cheer for their unit, and battle other units to see who can win the most points and awards. Each unit has its own color and is generally divided by age.

1. Unit 1 (Blue): 11-13 year olds
2. Unit 2 (Red): 9-11 year olds
3. Unit 3 (Green): 8-10 year olds.

Grade and cabinmate request also determine unit/cabin placement.

Why are camper forms required every year?
We are accredited with the American Camping Association (ACA) and have high standards so we provide the safest and best experience for all campers. Completing all required forms ensures we have the necessary information to serve your camper well. If you are a returning camper, most of the forms re-populate with the previous years' information, making it quick and easy to update camper information.

What are the required forms?
We are an ACA accredited camp with high standards, and we aim to provide the best care for each camper. Below is a list of the required forms and a brief description of each one. When you complete this information online, specifically your Health History including the Immunization Record, the information will carry over to the following year. Select “continue” through the form and submit, but most/all of the information should be there from the previous year.

• Activity Preference: The Activity Preference organizes your camper’s schedule for the week. Submit seven activities and rank them in your camper’s preferred order. Activities are first come, first served. Optional camptivities are on the form.
• Camper Profile: The Camper Profile shares information about your camper before she comes to camp to help us prepare in the event she has physical limitations or fears about staying away from home. Include a photo of your camper so her cabin leaders recognize her when she arrives.
• Camper Release Form: The Camper Release Form combines a series of permissions from the parent. By signing these releases, parents/guardians give permission for staff to use camp photos/recordings for promotional material and to treat campers in the event of an emergency. This form also clarifies who may or may not pick up your daughter from camp by comparing provided driver’s license numbers.
• Health History: The Health History provides necessary information to help your daughter if there is a medical need. You will need your camper’s insurance card and shot record in order to complete this form. This is where you list her emergency contacts, healthcare provider, health insurance, medicines, allergies, mental/emotional health, and nutrition needs. The Health History also includes her Immunization Record (shots). Online registration allows two options for parents to submit immunization information:

1. Type your camper's immunization dates into section six of the Health History and check the box confirming your camper is up to date with her immunizations. This option is preferred because the information will re-populate for future camp seasons.
2. Select that your camper is not up to date with immunizations and submit the Immunization Waiver found online under the Forms & Documents link in your account.

How do I access required forms?

1. Go to the Camp Pinnacle Parent Log-In page.
2. Log-in to your account using your e-mail address and password.
3. After you log-in to your account, select the Forms & Documents link next to the yellow box and pencil icon.
4. Select each form title in the first column to complete. All forms and payments are due on May 1.

My camper is a returning camper. Do I need to complete the required forms?
Some of the camper information will re-populate every year (i.e. Camper Application and Health History/Immunization Form). You only need to select “continue” through the form and submit. Please note some forms, such as the Activity Preference, will NOT re-populate, as they are specific to each camp season.

What are my payment options?

1. Check or Money Order: If you chose this option, your camper is marked as “applied” in our system. Allow two to four business days to manually enroll your camper. Once she is enrolled, you will receive an email with further instructions to complete the registration process.
2. Credit/Debit Card: If you chose this option, your camper is automatically enrolled! You will have immediate access to Forms & Documents in your parent Camp InTouch account and may complete the registration process.

How do I pay my balance online?
Families need a credit card saved on file in order to pay online. Follow directions below:

1. Go to the Camp Pinnacle Parent Log-In page.
2. Log-in to your account using your e-mail address and password.
3. After you log-in to your account, select the Financial Management icon.
4. If you do not have a credit card on file already, select “Add a Credit Card” to enter in your credit card information. Your credit card information must back the name and address on the “Billing Information” in your Parent Camp InTouch account.
5. Select the button link to “Make Payment” and submit the payment amount.

How do I pay my balance by check or money order?
Send check or money order to:
Camp Pinnacle
4295 Brogdon Exchange
Suwanee, GA 30024-3980

In the memo, designate the payment as “Camp Pinnacle Fee.” Include a note with the camper’s name and camp session. If one check is paying for multiple campers, include a list of each campers’ name, camp session, and how much each camper should receive from the check.

What if a third party is paying for all or part of my camper’s registration?
If a third party is assisting with payment, parents are responsible for follow-up with that party to ensure payments are made on time. Select "Other" as your payment option when you apply. Be sure to communicate the due date with the third party!

Are scholarships available?
Scholarships are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for a camp scholarship, complete the Camp Pinnacle Scholarship Application. Applicants must be registered for camp, and all references must submitted in order to be considered for a scholarship award. All applicants are expected to contribute a minimum of $50 to their camp registration fee. We will notify families of awards by the end of March. Instructions about references are included in the confirmation email when you complete the scholarship form online.

What is Camp Pinnacle’s refund policy?
Any refund request must be in writing and mailed to Georgia WMU, 4295 Brogdon Exchange Suwanee, GA 30024-39807 (or contact pinnacle@gabaptist.org). The $50 deposit made at application is a non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made 30 days before the camp reservation date will receive the total refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit fee. Cancellations made between 15 and 29 days before the camp reservation date will receive half of the camp fee minus the $50 non-refundable deposit fee. Cancellations made 14 days or less before the camp reservation date and no-shows receive no refund. Substitutions are allowed when registration is complete.

What does each camper need to bring?
View the camper packing lists.

Where is Camp Pinnacle located?
Pinnacle Retreat Center is a year-round facility and ministry of Georgia WMU&WEM located at 200 Adventure Lane Clayton Georgia 30525. Go to the homepage to see the map and get directions to Camp Pinnacle.

What are the drop-off and pick-up times for camp?
For week-long sessions, check-in takes place Monday afternoon and pick-up takes place on Friday morning. Parents receive specific check-in and pick-up times based on their camper's cabin assignments. Cabin assignments are sent at least two weeks prior to the camper's session. Download sample schedules.

How can I contact my camper?
Camp Stamps are the best way to communicate with your camper during the camp week. Purchase Camp Stamps online and communicate in two ways:

• One-Way Email
• Two-Way eLetters

How to use Camp Stamps:

1. Go to the Camp Pinnacle Parent Log-In page.
2. Navigate to Online Community and select “Email” to send a message to your camper.
3. Camp Stamps are required to send messages to your camper. One Camp Stamp = one email and any unused stamps roll over from year to year.
4. A credit card must be on file to purchase Camp Stamps.

When you choose eLetters (or select the box indicated ‘yes, I want a response to my email’) you will be charged an additional Camp Stamp. With this option, a blank form will be included in your email so your camper can write a response. A staffer will then send the response email to parents/guardians.

Parents/guardians may also write and mail a letter to campers. Letters sometimes arrive late, or are lost in the mail. The best way to ensure communication with your camper is to take advantage of Camp Stamps!

Mailing address:
Camp Pinnacle
Camper Name, Cabin Number
P.O. Box 767
Clayton, GA 30525

How can others contact my camper?
Create a Guest Account so family and friends can also send messages your camper, read news and view photos.

1. Go to the Camp Pinnacle Parent Log-In page.
2. Scroll down the page and select Guest Accounts.
3. Input your guest’s information.
4. Check the box next to your camper's name to give your guest the ability to send messages.
5. Select “Create guest account.” Your guest will receive a confirmation email.

Who will make sure my camper receives her prescription medicines and/or vitamins?
We have a registered nurse on campus during each session at camp. The nurse provides all medical care to campers during the week, and advises the Camp Director if a camper needs further treatment available at a doctor’s office or the emergency room. The nurse also administers prescription meds, vitamins, and any over-the-counter drugs that parents have confirmed their camper may receive. Parents complete the Health History form, which notifies the nurse of their prescriptions meds and which OTC drugs are allowed and/or off-limits. Our schedule includes a designated “meds time” in the morning and evening every day of camp so that campers can receive meds.

When will I be notified if my camper is ill or injured?
If a camper is ill and/or injured beyond a minor scrape and/or it requires a stay in the infirmary for more than an hour, parents will be contacted at the numbers provided. If the medical personnel determines additional attention is required, parents will be contacted and the situation will be discussed so the parents' wishes are carried out. In cases of an emergency, 911 will be called and the parents will be notified.

Children with special needs, dietary restrictions, lice check and health check:

• Children with special needs: Please understand we are not equipped to care for the girl who has an emotional, mental, or physical disability that would prevent her full participation in the camp program. At our discretion, Camp Pinnacle may be required to hire additional staff and/or purchase special equipment to provide the appropriate and necessary level of supervision for such girls, for which Camp Pinnacle must be reimbursed. The child’s family and/or another independent source of the family’s choice will be expected to reimburse Camp Pinnacle for the expenses of additional supervision and assistance.
• Dietary Restrictions: Complete the health history and allergy list within your forms and documents if your camper has special dietary needs. Submit complete details on the health history and camper profile about your camper’s food allergies so we can provide the best care. If your camper's allergy is life-threatening or requires an EpiPen, communicate with the Camp Director prior to the beginning of the session at campdirector@camppinnacle.net or 770-936-5320.
• Lice Check: On Mondays of each week-long program, campers must check-in before moving into their cabin. Campers go through three to four stations, including lice check and health check. At lice check, a staffer checks each girls' head before sending her to the next check-in station. Unfortunately, if any camper has nits or lice found in her hair, she will be sent home to be treated. If a camper can get treated and be cleared with a doctor's note, she can return to camp that week. If the camper is not cleared, we will work with her parent/church leader so she can return to a different session when she's had more time for deeper treatment.
• Health Check: At the health check, a staffer checks the temperature of each girl before sending her to the next check-in station. If any camper has a fever, she will be sent home until she is fever free.

What if I have trouble with the online process?
CampMinder, our vendor for online registration, works best using Google Chrome for easier access and better compatibility in the future. If you continue to have problems, contact 770-936-5320 or call CampMinder at 303-444-2267 and follow the prompts for Parent Support.

I have more questions. Who do I contact?
If you have additional questions, contact us at 770-936-5320 or pinnacle@gabaptist.org. If you would like to see photos of camp and stay updated, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.