REGISTER YOUR CAMPER TODAY
Ready for camp? Register today to secure a spot for Summer Camp! Our space is limited. Early registration allows you to choose the best dates for your family!
ready for the best summer ever?
Priority registration begins November 12 at 10:00am for returning families from Summer 2024. Open registration begins November 18 at 10:00am for new families!
2025 Summer Camp Dates and Pricing
2025 Dates
Session 1: June 2nd – June 6th
Session 2: June 9th – June 13th
Session 3: June 16th – June 20th
Session 4: June 23rd – June 27th
Session 5: June 30th – July 4th
Session 6: July 7th – July 11th
Session 7: July 14th – July 18th
Session 8: July 21st – July 25th
Session 9: July 28th – August 1st
Tuition
Tuition for 2025 is $395/camper/week including tax. There is a $50 fee for Junior High Ho, which is optional for 5-year-olds and mandatory for 4-year-olds.
Payment Options
– Pay in full at registration
– A 50% deposit is due at registration, this includes a non-refundable $50 registration fee. The remaining balance can be paid in monthly installments.
– All balances are due by May 1st, 2025.
– After May 1st, 2025, the only payment option is to pay in full.
Waitlist
Once a session hits capacity, a waitlist is generated. If you sign up for the waitlist, we will contact you if and when a spot becomes available for your desired session. We highly recommend signing up for the waitlist: it’s free and easy!
Refunds and Withdrawals
If you choose to withdrawal your child from camp you will receive a full refund less your $50 non-refundable deposit.
There are no refunds within one week of the Monday of your camp start date unless we cancel the session.
Additional Options
Priced Weekly -Please note that all optional purchases must be chosen at the time of enrollment in order for it to be added to your account.
Lunch: $55
Bus Transportation: $30
Photo Package: $55 – Receive 8+ full-size photos of your camper having a blast! We use a facial recognition service that sends images directly to you by text.
Snack Shack: Recommended $15-$25
Transportation
Bus Riders
Coming from the Louisville area? We’ve got you covered with convenient bus transportation!
Pickup and drop-off are located at the back of Ballard High School (6000 Brownsboro Rd, 40222), between the baseball and football fields.
There’s a $30/camper fee for bus use for the week.
The bus departs Ballard at 9:15 am— please arrive between 8:50 am and 9:10 am for check-in with your counselor.
Return time is 3:15 pm.
Car Riders
Morning carpool runs from 8:45am – 9:15am at Camp Hi-Ho.
We’ll email you detailed drop-off instructions closer to camp.
As you enter, follow the directions to drop your campers off with their counselors in the front parking lot.
For afternoon pick-up, we have two staggered times to ease traffic on Aiken Rd and ensure a safe carpool experience:
– Last names A-L: 2:50 pm
– Last names M-Z: 3:10 pm
We will email you the week prior to your camp week with important information about transportation and your camper’s experience.
Camp Packing Checklist
What To Bring:
– Sunscreen: Apply before drop-off, and counselors will reapply at lunch. Please pack labeled sunscreen with your camper.
– Towel: A towel that can handle a little mud is ideal.
– Lunch: If you didn’t select the camp lunch option, pack a cooler lunchbox with an ice pack.
– Shoes: Crocs, Natives, or water shoes work best—something durable and mud-friendly.
– Swimsuit: Have your camper wear it under their clothes.
– Snack Shack Money: If you didn’t pre-load, send cash/check in a labeled envelope for additional snacks. We suggest $15-$25 for the week
Reminder: Label every item with your camper’s name for easy return during lost & found!
What To Leave At Home:
– Electronics: iPads, phones, e-readers, and tablets aren’t needed here! Camp is all about unplugging and enjoying the outdoors. These items can easily get lost or damaged, so let your camper have a tech-free adventure.
– Pocket Knives & Tools: We’ve got all the tools needed for building and exploring. Please keep items like knives, hammers, and other tools at home.
– Fishing Poles: We provide plenty of fishing poles, but if your camper wants to bring their own, be sure to remove the hook before bringing it to camp.
Lunch
Lunch is available for $55 per camper per week, with tasty sides like chips, string cheese, Gogurt, or pudding, and a choice of juice or water.
Please note that lunch selections are set for the entire week, so we do not accept daily lunch orders. You’re of course always welcome to pack a lunch from home!
Weekly Menu:
Monday: Chicken Nuggets
Tuesday: Ham, Turkey, or Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday: Jet’s Cheese Pizza
Thursday: Chicken Nuggets
Friday: Grilled All-Beef Hotdogs
Snack Shack Menu
The Snack Shack is where campers can grab refreshing drinks, snacks, fresh fruit, popsicles, and more anytime during camp. Add funds to your camper’s account during registration or throughout the week; $15-$25 should be sufficient for the week. To add funds, simply log into your account and add money to the “Camp Store.”
This year, we’ve updated our menu to offer more balanced choices, providing fun treats along with healthier options. Here’s what we offer daily:
– Sliced Fruit (Watermelon, Blueberries, Pineapple)
– Freshly Popped Popcorn
– Fig Bars
– Apple Sauce
-Snow Cones
-Push Pops
-Ring Pops
-Skittles (both sour and regular)
-Sour Patch Kids
-Air Head Xtremes
-Air Head Bites
-Regular Air Heads
-Giant Freeze Pops
-Ice Cream Sandwiches
-Orange Dreamsicle
-Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
-Bombpops
-Cheeseballs
-Pepsi
-Dr. Pepper
-Starry
-Root Beer
-Pink Lemonade
-Big Red
-Orange Crush
-Gatorade
Age Groups
At Camp Hi-Ho, our groups help us keep campers organized, safe, and ready for adventure while giving everyone the freedom to explore independently. Group assignments are simply for logistical and safety purposes, so there is no need to request campers to be grouped together. Once they are checked in, campers are free to dive right into their favorite activities with friends old and new! Here’s a quick look at our groups:
Junior Hi-Ho: Ages 4-5*
Required for 4-year-olds; optional for 5-year-olds who are new to camp; There is an additional $50 fee for Junior Hi-Ho
Junior Hi-Ho is perfect for our youngest campers, ages 4-5, who need a bit more structure as they adjust to the independence of Camp Hi-Ho. With a low camper-to-staff ratio (around 8:1), Junior Hi-Ho provides a more guided experience, where a dedicated counselor leads the group from activity to activity. This allows campers to enjoy everything—from the lake and barnyard to crafts, fishing, and beyond —at a pace that feels comfortable. It’s an ideal way for new and younger campers to experience the fun of Camp Hi-Ho with a little extra support and guidance.
Blue Group: Ages 5-6
Our youngest and most supervised independent group, “blue groupers” are free to explore and experience everything camp has to offer. We keep ratios low to ensure these campers feel safe while enjoying every adventure. This group is also good for first-timer 5 year olds who want to jump into the camp experience and hit the ground running!
Red Group: Ages 7-8
Always our most rambunctious group, Red Group campers are the life of the party. Whether it’s their wild imaginations, adventurous spirits, or the confidence that comes with being returning campers, these kids are full of enthusiasm and ready for a good time! By the time 3:15 PM rolls around, they’re often ready for a well-deserved nap (and so are we)!
Green Group: Ages 9-10
The Green Group is where the fun really amps up for our 9-10-year-olds! Seasoned campers will be especially excited, as they finally get to join the “big kids” and take part in thrilling activities like 3D archery, trail riding, and bouncing on the Big Blob. They might know the ropes, but there’s always something new to discover, and they can’t wait to dive into the adventure!
Yellow Group: Ages 11-12
This group is made up of our oldest campers, who have become seasoned veterans of Camp Hi-Ho! They hold a special place in our hearts, as they often return for multiple years and are eager to help the younger campers learn the ropes. Even as the oldest group, the Yellow Group still has a blast participating in all our activities and soaking up the fun that camp has to offer! And if you’re 11 or 12 and thinking about trying camp for the first time, don’t hesitate—there’s always room for new friends and exciting experiences!
Camp hi-ho
Prioritizing fun in a safe environment
From ensuring we employ safe, background checked counselors, to having Donna, our on-site nurse, ready to help with booboos big and small, we are here to keep your campers safe during their summer camp experience. Read more about Medical Safety and Counselors below.
