Arrival to Camp

Returning campers, boys and girls participating in the Naval Band, and all new and returning campers who have signed up to use Culver’s transportation will arrive on Friday, June 16.  New campers checking in with parents/guardians will arrive on Saturday, June 17. If you will not be able to arrive on Saturday, you must contact the transportation director immediately to confirm arrangements, even if you are dropping your camper off. It is important that you make every effort to arrive on time, as the first few days of camp are extremely important for your camper to adjust to Culver.  

Any exceptions for new and returning campers must be approved by the camp directors. If you have any questions please contact the Transportation Director at 574-842-8486 or by email at cssct@culver.org.

Registration

Registration for both Woodcraft Camp and Upper School is located in the Multi-Purpose Building adjacent to the Henderson Ice Arena, near the intersection of State Road 10 and Academy Road. During the registration, campers will receive their ID cards, living assignments, and uniforms.

Registration will be open for returning campers, all boys and girls participating in the Naval Band and campers using Culver’s transportation from the airport on Friday, June 16. New campers and those unable to come on Friday will register on Saturday, June 78. Friday registration will take place from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Saturday registration will take place from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.

Time Zone

Please note that Culver observes Eastern Daylight Savings time (the same time as New York City). Chicago observes Central Daylight Savings time (one hour behind Culver time).

Luggage

Regardless of how you arrive, please print your camper's complete name and Culver's address on all pieces of luggage as follows:

Camper's Name
Woodcraft Camp <or> Upper Schools
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
USA

To make traveling easier for your child, you may want to consider shipping their luggage to Culver at the address above, prior to camp. This may be done via UPS, FedEx or other private carriers, but shipments cannot be received by Culver until after June 15. Campers may ship or carry their luggage home at the end of camp. Culver will not be responsible for shipping luggage home for campers.

Airport luggage fees will be charged to the camper's tuition account.

Arrival By Air

New for 2023: It is important to note that Culver Summer Schools & Camps will only be providing transportation to Chicago O'Hare International Airport this summer. Please keep this in mind when scheduling transportation to Culver. 

Please schedule your camper’s flight between the hours of 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM. Please note that Chicago is on Central Time.

We recommended that all campers flying alone register with the airline as an Unaccompanied Minor. Each airline has its own restrictions, age limits, fees, and payment methods. If you choose not to use the Unaccompanied Minor Service offered by the airline, please have the airline note that you would like your child to be picked up at the gate by a Culver summer staff member.

Please purchase a round-trip ticket; both arrival and departure plans must be completed in advance.

Upon departing the plane, campers that are flying as unaccompanied minors will be met at the gate by a Culver staff member. Campers who are not flying as unaccompanied minors must proceed directly from the gate to the baggage claim, where Culver staff will be stationed wearing maroon staff polo shirts with the Culver logo.

Travel time from Indianapolis, Chicago O’Hare to Culver varies drastically depending on the time of day, traffic conditions, and construction work. Campers may also experience a waiting period while the buses load. If a flight is delayed, this can result in a delay of your child checking in with a Culver staff member. If possible, please make sure your camper has a snack packed for their travels. 
 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Domestic Flights and International Flights

Please ensure that your camper's flight is scheduled to arrive in Chicago between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm on Friday, June 16. It is important to note that Chicago is on Central Daylight Savings time and is, therefore, one hour earlier than Culver. If you are concerned about your child making a connecting flight, we encourage you to fly your child as an UNACCOMPANIED MINOR. 

Campers arriving from international destinations will be met by Culver Staff as they exit customs and they will be escorted to the Culver bus. Culver must have all of your child's flight number, airline, and arrival time by May 1.

Bus Transportation to/from Airport

Campers utilizing Culver's chartered bus transportation from Chicago O'Hare must complete the online transportation information form. The fee will be charged to your Tuition Account for this transportation.

• $160 each way to/from Chicago O'Hare on June 16 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM EST

Any flights outside of the following times and date will incur a special trip fee.

Taxi/Limousine Service

Culver cannot guarantee the availability of transportation on any dates other than the designated June 16 and July 29 travel dates. Additionally, taxi arrangements can also be made between South Bend Regional Airport and Culver. If Culver transportation is not available, you will need to make arrangements with a local taxi company.  Below are some of the available taxi services - Culver does not make any recommendations or endorsements of these taxi services:

• Insight Limousine & Sedan (Chicago area only): 773.227.6903
• Express Taxi (based out of Plymouth, IN): 574.936.6875
• American Cab Company: 800.428.2242 or 574.259.5554
• First Choice Limo: 866.908.5466 
• All-American Transportation and Taxi: 269-697-0000 or 313-450-5900

Private Aircraft

Privately owned or chartered aircraft can use the following nearby airport facilities. Rental cars can be reserved at any of these three locations:

• Plymouth Municipal Airport in Plymouth, Indiana - 15 miles
• Starke County Airport in Knox, Indiana - 18 miles
• South Bend Regional Airport in South Bend, Indiana - 40 miles

Personalized Travel Reservations

Travelmore/Carlson Wagonlit Travel of South Bend, Indiana handles Culver's travel needs. It is a full-service travel agency and is prepared to arrange air travel for your camper both to and from Culver. Please note that this is an outside travel agency and not someone employed by Culver. 

Telephone and e-mail are provided below:

Office: 877.543.5706 or 574.251.3066

Fax: 574.251.3027 or 574.282.4569

E-mail: culver@travelmore.com