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**Please Contact Camp Director Jud Millar about International Camper Availability
International Campers
Each summer, Stone Mountain Adventures hosts a handful of international campers. In fact, our international campers often become some of the longest-returning campers at SMA! To ensure a positive summer experience, we ask that you please thoroughly review the information on this page. If you have any other questions, please contact Director Jud directly at 814-667-3874 or Jud@sma-summers.com
Here are a few reasons why SMA is a great American camp for international campers:
Click here for International FAQs
International Camper All-Inclusive Package
International Travel Information
Our International Campers arrive and depart from Dulles International Airport, Washington D.C. Your child's travel on the SMA Camp Van from Dulles Airport to SMA Camp and back is included as part of the International Camper All-Inclusive Package.
Dulles International Airport Procedures
Upon their arrival, your camper will go through immigration and customs before meeting an SMA staff member at International Arrivals. We will call you when we meet your camper there and then again when they arrive at camp. While we encourage international campers to travel with a cell phone, please note that cell phones will be kept in the camp office once the session begins and that your camper will not have access to them.
Unaccompanied Minors
Unaccompanied Minors are children deemed by the airlines as too young to travel without an escort. Each airline has their own fees and policies regarding unaccompanied minors.
Arrival Information
Please book flights for your child that arrive at Dulles International Airport between 12pm and 4pm. Please contact Jud Millar when you have reserved a flight BUT BEFORE you purchase your booking to confirm that the times are good. Upon arrival in the US, your camper should use the following address on all immigration forms:
Stone Mountain Adventures
9803 Old Hawn Rd
Huntingdon, PA 16652
USA
Phone: 814-667-3874
Departure Information
Please book flights for your child that depart Dulles International Airport between 2pm and 6pm. Please contact Jud Millar when you have reserved a flight BUT BEFORE you purchase your booking to confirm that the times are good. Our staff will help your child check-in at the ticket counter and then walk with them to the security checkpoint. This is as far as non-passengers can go and where they will say “goodbye, see you next summer!” to your child. Our staff will stay at the airport until your child’s plane has departed.
SMA Camp Vans
Once our experienced camp counselors meet your child outside Customs & Immigration, we will travel back to SMA in the camp van. The drive takes about 3 hours including stops for toilet breaks and snacks. This does make for a long travel day, but our camp counselors do a great job of making tired young travelers feel welcome & comfortable.
International Family Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many international campers come to Stone Mountain Adventures?
Each summer we usually have several campers from outside the USA, and some sessions we have more than ten! All camp activities and cabin activities are instructed in English, as the immersion into the American culture and English language is part of the cultural experience for our internationals.
Will international campers be in a cabin with other non-English speakers?
Due to the size and capacity of our cabins, there is some likelihood that international campers may share a cabin with others from around the world. When possible, we arrange cabins with a good mix of Americans and International campers. Very little time is spent in the cabins each day, and our counselors do a very good job of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere in an English-speaking cabin.
How many international campers from one country will be at SMA?
Each summer we will accept no more than seven campers who are native speakers in the same given language. This avoids any tendency for international campers to just spend time with their language speakers.
What forms do we need to complete before SMA?
Please complete our Online Medical and Travel Forms, found here.
What should we pack?
When packing for camp please refer to our International Packing List. As part of the International All Inclusive Package, you do not need to pack linens (pillows, blankets, towels, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, etc.).
Do I need to ship my luggage to the USA via UPS?
NO, you do not need to ship your luggage via UPS. You can check your bags at the airport, travel with them on the plane, and bring them on the camp van back to camp.
Do I need to send my child with spending money?
International campers should have travel money for meals & incidentals while traveling. While at SMA most campers do bring a little spending money (around $100 for two weeks) for the Amish Market, county fairs, etc.
Can I write to my child at while they're at camp?
You can easily write to your child by email. Send e-mails to your camper to info@sma-summers.com and put your child’s name in the subject line. Please send only text, no photos. Campers will receive your email but won’t be able to write back.
Phone Calls
Cell phones and other electronics aren’t allowed at camp but can be used by campers while traveling.
If you have family or friends in the USA or Canada that can serve as an emergency contact please provide us with this information. Please update this section and the previous one with any recent changes or clarifications.
How do I pay camp tuition?
We accept the following payment methods:
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