Property/Complex

Campers must remain on Academy Property at all times, unless escorted by a counselor or given permission to leave by a counselor.  The Academy property includes the Dye Course, the Academy practice tee, green, and bunker.  The Legends of Indiana property is off limits.  A counselor must give permission before a camper can go to the Legends golf shop or course.

Building/Complex

Campers are restricted to the dorm areas, cafeteria and patio areas within and around the Academy building.  The administrative offices and museum areas are off limits unless otherwise given permission by a counselor.  At night a motion detector alarm system is set in the main building.  Golf shoes with metal spikes are prohibited in all areas of the building and golf courses.

Dormitory Areas

There will be two campers per room who will share a common bathroom with the adjacent room.   We provide BED LINENS and COMFORTERS for the beds.  Dorm rooms shall be kept clean at all times.  Beds will be made each morning; clothes and trash will be off the floor and properly put in their place.  After lights out the alarm system will be activated and campers shall remain in their rooms until wake-up time.   Campers may use the cafeteria.   Weapons, alcohol or tobacco products of any kind are strictly prohibited.  Violators will be sent home-NO REFUNDS!  No climbing on tables or wardrobes.  No jumping on beds.  Periodic room checks will be made to assure these rules are adhered to.

Bathrooms

The bathrooms are to be kept clean daily.  Flush the toilet after each use.  Use trashcans and take towels back to your room to be dried on the towel rack inside wardrobes.  Do Not leave toiletries; shave kits, soap, shampoo in bathrooms.  Two rooms are sharing a bathroom so respect the privacy and rights of each person.  Both rooms are responsible for the cleanliness of the bathroom.  Report any damage or problems to a counselor immediately upon discovery.

Dining Hall/Cafeteria

Campers are not allowed in the kitchen/food prep area of the cafeteria.  Adults or counselors will operate all equipment in the kitchen. 

Important Phone Numbers for Emergencies Only

Gongaware Academy/Indiana Golf Office 800-779-7271 ext. 235

Leave a voice mail or a message with the my office assistant.  I/She’ll be checking my voice mail every time we come into the building.

Emergency Number:  260-377-9219    Roger’s Cell

Roger Lundy-                 Office Number                 Ext. 235

Clubs/Club Storage Room

No clubs will be permitted inside dorm rooms, including putters.  All clubs and golf shoes must remain in the club storage room when not in use.  Clubs will remain under lock and key.

Academy Teaching Room

Medical Forms

A signed Medical Form is required for all campers upon arrival for camp.   You can find these on the back of the registration form or on the website: www.indianagolf.org under the Indiana Golf Foundation tab.

Sickness/Medicine/First Aid

See a counselor immediately if you need medical attention.  Prescription medication brought from home shall be checked in with the counselors and stored in a safe place.  Access will be permitted only with a counselor present.

Other Pertinent Information

q       All clubs, clothing and personal items should be labeled with your name.

q       Clubs will be stored under lock and key at night

q       Each camper will have two drawers in a dresser and will share a half of closet with another camper. The Academy counselors will store valuables if so desired but assume no responsibility for those items.

q       Check-in time for all overnight camps will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am.  If you need a later check in please inform the Academy Director prior to arriving at camp.  Try to plan ahead for any traffic problems you may run into.

q       Checkout time for all overnight camps will be 4:00 pm on Wednesday.

q       Your deposit is refundable up to two weeks prior to the opening of the camp session.  All requests for a refund must be in writing.  No refunds for a camper’s late arrival, early departure or withdrawal due to illness, injury or family vacation.

q       We reserve the right to dismiss any camper whose conduct is detrimental to the camp. No refund will be made.  The Academy also has the right to take campers on off site trips.  The Academy retains the right to use photographs of campers for promotional purposes.

Telephones/Electronic Games/Computers etc.   

A phone is provided to make calls to home if the camper does not have a cell phone.  Cell phones will be checked in with counselors each morning and only be useable during the evening free time.  Phones will be collected right before lights out.  Electronic games such as game boys, PSP, etc. are not allowed and should remain at home.  Due to the schedules that we’ll adhere to there’s no reason for a camper to bring in a notebook computer or portable DVD players.  There will not be enough time permitted for them to watch movies or play computer games so we strongly suggest you leave these items at home.  We do have a big screen TV that we show old westerns on if we have to.

What Campers Can Expect

q       We strongly recommend that campers arrive with an open mind.  Many students have taken lessons from their local golf professionals and while we rarely encounter it occasionally our methods may conflict in some way.  Our purpose is to stress the proper fundamentals for the golf swing not to make radical changes to a campers swing.

q       We will be hitting a large number of practice balls during the week and any exercises/practice you can do to toughen the skin on your hands and feet would be recommended.  Don’t bring a new pair of golf shoes to golf camp; break them in long before you come to camp.  It’s okay to just wear tennis shoes.  I don’t  recommend sandals.

q       Campers should be willing to learn other parts of the game not just ball striking.  We’ll cover etiquette, course care, sportsmanship, and the rules of golf.  We’ll also develop an individualized improvement plan that students can follow once they return home for the summer.

q       On the last day of each camp we’ll have an awards program.   The program starts at 2:45.  Parents are welcome to attend this program as we honor the accomplishments of the campers for that week. 

q       Each camper should get plenty of help from the instructors and counselors.  Campers are also expected to practice the skills that they’ve been taught on their own when instructors are working with others.

q       The counselors are also planning fun activities.  Swimming Party, and Kids against the Counselors Games, just to name a few.

What should you bring?

q       Golf Clothes and attire for length of camp.  Please include collared shirts and Bermuda length shorts to be worn on the Legends Golf Course.  I recommend 6 golf shirts and 4 pairs of shorts/pants.

q       Sweater, Sweatshirt or Jacket. (Evenings can get cool)

q       Raincoat and/or Umbrella in the event of foul weather.

q       Golf Bag – We highly recommend a light carry bag

q       Golf Equipment – Clubs, Shoes, Golf Balls for play on course, Gloves and Towels.  We’ll have gloves for sale and we have plenty of golf balls if they need to resupply.

q       DO NOT bring practice balls.  The Academy will provide all practice balls

q       Any Camper lacking equipment may borrow from the Academy.  We’ve found that many campers do not have a sand wedge.  We recommend you bring one to camp, as it will be helpful during the bunker lesson.  If you don’t have a sand wedge we have a small supply that you can borrow.

q       Tennis Shoes or an extra pair of comfortable shoes.  Often your feet are not accustomed to being in golf shoes for long periods of time.  Shoes will also get wet so it is recommended to always have a comfortable dry pair available.  I also recommend extra socks.  Sandals & flip-flops are fine for free time.

q       Soap, washcloth, extra bath towels, pillow and toiletries.

q       A roll of white medical tape or flexible bandages is highly recommended.  Often campers develop sore hand and the tape will serve as extra protection.  An extra golf glove is recommended.

q       Spending Money-the amount of spending money campers bring is optional.  Golf Shop items and snacks are available.  We suggest that students have about $30.00 extra spending money for these incidentals.  A counselor will be assigned as camp banker and campers may check money in with him/her for safekeeping.  A roll of Quarters is a good idea. (optional).

q       Swimming Suit

q       Sunscreen and Chap Stick.  We’ll be spending several hours outdoors each day.