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Where is camp?

Ramblewood
2564 Silver Road
Darlington, MD 21034

How much is camp?

Camper Pre-Registration: $599 (October 26th, 12pm EST–November 26th, 11:59pm EST)

Camper Registration: $699

If you are excited about what Epic Nerd Camp has to offer, you’re nerdy enough. You don’t need to have previous experience in doing any of the things you’re excited about. Trying new things is one of the best parts of camp! However, if you are looking at this as a cheap alternative to a specialty camp (i.e. circus, rock climbing, etc), and disdain the nerdy aspects, ENC is not for you. If you’re looking for some nerds to troll/bully, ENC is not for you. We’ll boot you out and keep your money. 🙂

Is this a LGBTQ friendly place?

Absolutely!! Anyone with preferences or concerns in regards to lodging may contact us at [email protected] We want everyone to be comfortable, and have a Safer Spaces Team here to address and handle any concerns.

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

Refund requests made more than 90 days before the start of camp are eligible to receive a refund of their paid registration fee, minus a $75 cancellation fee.

Refund requests made between 61 – 90 days prior to the start of camp are eligible to receive a 50% refund of the paid registration fee.

Refund requests made within 60 days of camp will not be eligible for a refund.

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When does registration begin?

Registration is open now!

Is there a payment plan?

No, there is no payment plan. If you want to do payments in installments, a credit card is your best bet.

Can I bunk with my SO and/or friends?

Yes! We have several options when it comes to bunking, including co-ed cabins. All of the beds are single “cot-sized” beds. Some people push them together to sleep closer to their companion.

What is the alcohol policy?

TBD

What is the age limit?

You must be 21+ years of age by your arrival at camp. There is no upper age limit.

Is there food?

Yes, you will be provided with three meals each day. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own. We will have vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other allergy options.

If you have severe food allergies (Celiac/etc), you are also welcome to bring prepared meals and keep them in the kitchen fridge. Please contact us well in advance and notify us if you plan to do so, we will make every effort to make this as convenient and safe as possible.

What should I bring?

Other than your awesome self, you will need to bring your own twin size linens (whatever you require for your bed/pillow/blankets/towel). THIS POST in our Facebook Group will give you a pretty good idea of what to bring.

If you have any personal games you want to bring, do it! And yes, you can bring your costumes. WE ENCOURAGE IT!

Is the campground wheelchair accessible? What about limited mobility?

The grounds are largely not wheelchair accessible, cabins and building structures are not fitted with wheelchair ramps, as well as a large number of hills and obstacles that would prevent a wheelchair-bound camper from traveling around to activity spaces unassisted. If you have low mobility, you should be fine as long as you can comfortably walk up to 10,000 steps a day unassisted, including incline/declines, steps, shiny distractions, etc.

What is the average camper age?

Although the range is from 21-65, the bulk of our campers are in their mid-2os to mid-40s. Several campers have come or returned with their parents. Age doesn’t seem to matter though, as our shared passion of fandoms, games, and creative media is a huge equalizer.

What is the gender breakdown?

All three years have had slightly more campers who use female pronouns, which is unusual for a “nerd” event… but we excel in “unusual” ;P

Are you going to take my picture?

Yes, definitely yes. There is no way to work around this, not only will ENC have photographers, but all of the campers will be taking pictures as well. If you have any issues with showing up in a photograph or video, this may not be the best fit for you. There’s a photo release in the registration waiver.

How big is the gravel?

The gravel is large. It’s like a mix of regular sized Legos and Duplos. (Did you know that Lego owns Duplo?! I didn’t, until today.)

Anyway, it’s not suitable for skating or rollerblading, bikes are fine. See FAQ regarding bikes.

Will there be a bus or shuttle to camp?

Nope. With so many campers returning via carpooling with friends they made at camp, the demand is smaller every year, to the point where it’s become unviable. Joining our FACEBOOK GROUP is the best way to arrange a ride. Except for maybe

What if I get hurt?

So many of our activities carry inherent risk. Qualified instructors will guide you, but sometimes injuries happen. We have first responders on-site for first-aid, but as an adult, you are ultimately responsible for taking care of yourself. So, if you are, for example, horsing around in the dark with lightsabers and happen to chip a tooth, you are responsible for any resulting dentist or hospital bills.

You: “Oh my, but that example is oddly specific…”

Me: “Yes…. yes it is.”

Can I bring my bicycle?

You may bring your bicycle as long as you also bring (and wear) an appropriate helmet (on your head).

Can I bring my dog?

I friggin’ wish! My dog is awesome! Her name is Willow and she is #1 Good Dog.

Unless your dog is specifically trained to perform absolutely necessary tasks for you (as defined by the ADA), you have to do what we do, and leave your super awesome doggo at home :(((((( <-super sadface. Service animals are a need, not a want. If you are wondering whether or not you should bring your animal, you should not. If you do have a necessary service animal, please contact us at [email protected]

Can I bring my kids?

If they are over 21 years old by the first day of camp, they can absolutely register for camp!

I thought there was going to be a West Coast ENC?

So did we! Thanks to our current government administration, changes and uncertainties pertaining to the laws that enable work visas for internationally sourced camp staff made our chosen venue fall through. We are determined to have a west coast camp at a venue that “gets” us and our mission, so we have to put more time and thought into who to partner with next.