CAMP FAQS
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RipFest Diving is a camp and club diving organization based out of Arcadia, Indiana. We provide a one-of-a-kind camp and club program designed for all ages and abilities. Owned and operated by 2008 US Olympic Head Coach & 2020 U.S. Olympic Diving Coach, John Wingfield, RipFest has quickly grown to host clubs in Indiana and Ohio. We also offer Summer and Winter Camps and clinics.
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RipFest Camp is located in Arcadia, Indiana. The RipFest Village, which hosts camp housing and the dryland center, is located at 108 South Olive Street, Arcadia, IN 46030. Our summer pool facility is located at Forest Park Aquatic Center in Noblesville, Indiana. Please scroll to see additional pool information.
We are located 50 miles north of the Indianapolis International Airport.
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Athletes will enjoy staying in our purpose-built camp facility, RipFest Village. Part of the same complex as our world-class Dryland facility, we provide camp-style, dorm rooms with stacked bunk beds for 8-14 athletes per room. Male and female wings are on opposite sides of the building. Each wing has a communal bathroom with individual stalls. A counselor is assigned and sleeps in each room.
We advise that athletes do not bring valuable personal belongings to camp.
Upon arrival, campers will notice that the RipFest Camp House is a renovated church. The Camp House includes the Dining Hall, Game Room, Activities Room, Lecture Hall, and Wii Room.
The RipFest Village is located 9 miles from our outdoor pool facility, Forest Park Aquatic Center.
RipFest Village is located 50 miles north of the Indianapolis Airport.
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The RipFest Village is located 9 miles from our outdoor pool facility, Forest Park Aquatic Center. Campers are transported by camp staff in camp vans. We do not permit the use of personal vehicles by staff members or campers after they arrive on the RipFest campus.
Commuters have the option to be transported by parent/guardian, but this must be set at check-in.
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We make adjustments to accommodate the weather. This includes the option to switch the morning dryland session and water practice. If this is not an option, we will move to our indoor facilities at Hamilton Heights High School pool or Noblesville High School pool. Email notifications will be sent to commuter parents as soon as the decision has been made.
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Camp House: 108 South Olive Street, Arcadia, IN 46030
Dryland Center: 108 South Olive Street, Arcadia, IN 46030
Outdoor Pool: Forest Park Aquatic Center 1077 Cicero Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060
Indoor Pool #1: Noblesville High School 18111 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060
Indoor Pool #2: Hamilton Heights High School 25802 State Rte 19 Arcadia, IN 46030
GENERAL FAQS
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Registration is open to anyone over the age of 8 and of any ability. It doesn't matter if you are learning a forward dive tuck or back three-and-a-half, we will welcome you to the camp! We strive to help campers build themselves into better divers, so long as they can swim in deep water!
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Most days are very jam packed; from mental training, dryland training, to water…but we always find time for fun!
8:00- Wake Up and Breakfast
9:00- Dryland Practice
12:00- Lunch
2:00- Pool Practice
5:30- Dinner
6:30- Lecture
7:30- Nightly Activity (Campfire, Volleyball, Water Balloon Challenge, etc.)
10:00- Chores
10:30- Lights Out
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Below is a list of recommended items for a single week camp:
3-4 Suits
2 Towels
Shorts
T-Shirts
Shammie
Comfortable clothing for non-training hours
Toiletries
Tennis Shoes
Sandals
Pillow
Twin Size Bedding
Cash for Camp Store & Weekends
Winter Jacket, gloves, and hat (Winter Camp only)
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All meals are freshly prepared on site by our chef each day. A salad bar is available at all lunches and dinners upon request. Fresh fruit is always available at each meal. Snack stations which include fruit, protein bars, and PB&J sandwiches are available 24/7 at camp.
An example of a typical dinner menu at camp:
Sunday: Pizza and Ice Cream Party
Monday: Grilled chicken/barbeque chicken, steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, and rolls
Tuesday: Taco Tuesday- soft and hard shell tacos, chicken/beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, salsa, cheese sauce, and beans
Wednesday: Pasta Day- spaghetti, red/white sauce, chicken, and garlic bread
Thursday: Pork loin, steamed broccoli, and steamed cauliflower
Breakfast consists of a variety of options including eggs, bacon, sausage, cereal, bread selections, bagels, pancakes, and waffles.
Lunch consists of crispy chicken wraps, pb&j sandwiches, and lunch meat sandwiches. Side options vary to include applesauce, cheese sticks, chips, peanut butter crackers, nutrigrain bars, fruit cups, ect.
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If your child has a special diet due to medical reasons (allergies, Celiac disease, etc), you should bring these special foods with you to camp. We will also need you to speak with the camp director upon arrival on Sunday to make us aware of your child’s situation. You are welcome to email our office the week prior to your child's session and discuss available options with the camp director. We will always have an option for vegetarians at each meal upon request.
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We suggest brining $75-$100 for the Camp Store. Campers will be able to purchase snacks, drinks, forgotten toiletry items, and RipFest gear.
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK AIRBNB AND VRBO NEAR ARCADIA, NOBLESVILLE, OR CICERO FOR VACATION HOMES!
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The health and safety of our campers are our number one priority. While injuries do happen in the sport of diving, we do our best to mitigate injuries while at camp.
If an injury does occur, a first-aid certified staff person will assess the injury. If the injury needs more than basic care (sprain, dislocations, ect.) parent/guardians will be called immediately. After conferring with the parent, athlete will be taken to the ER or nearby clinic to be assessed by a medical professional depending on the severity of injury. Pool injuries are assessed by lifeguards and pool staff and follow the above procedures.
If an athlete contracts a communicable disease while at camp, parents/guardians will be required to remove that athlete immediately.
AIRPORT FAQS
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RipFest offers a shuttle service for those flying into Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The one-way fee of $35 or round trip of $70 can be purchased during registration. Once you have your itinerary, please email travel@ripfest.net. Please provide your camper's name, flight number, airline, and arrival time.
Shuttle Time for Pick Ups:
Saturdays at 12:00p and 6:00pm at baggage claim.
Sundays at 11:00am at baggage claim.
Drop Offs:
Fridays 3:00pm drop off at check in counter.
Saturdays 12:00pm drop off at check in counter.
Detailed Information:
Check In Day Arrivals: Campers flights should arrive before 10:30am on Sunday. Our shuttle will leave the airport promptly at 11:00am on Sunday. We cannot accommodate later arrivals on check in day.
Check Out Day Departures: Campers should schedule departures after 5:00pm on Friday. We will leave the camp at 2:00pm and arrive at the airport around 3:00pm. All check out day departures will be dropped off at this time. If you schedule a flight before 5:00pm, RipFest is not responsible if you child misses their flight. We cannot accommodate earlier departure times on check out day.
Exceptions: We will accommodate any delayed or canceled flights at no additional cost.
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If your flight arrives outside of the shuttle time on check in or out day, you have two options.
You can schedule transportation with an independent shuttle service. RipFest is not responsible for athletes until they arrive at the camp house if the camper chooses an independent shuttle service.
Arrive a day early or depart a day late from camp.
Arrive day early: The shuttle will depart at 12:00pm and 6:00pm from the airport.
Depart a day late from camp: our shuttle will arrive at the airport at 12:00pm. Please choose a flight after 2:00pm.
Exceptions: We will accommodate any delayed or canceled flights at no additional cost.
WEEKEND CAMPER FAQS
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Weekend campers are campers who stay over the weekend for the following week of camp.
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Yes, the cost for a weekend camper is $50. This covers staff supervision and accommodations all weekend. This does not include food or weekend activities.
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Weekend campers are supervised by our weekend staff. We assign a camp counselor for your child and will have activities planned ahead of time depending on how many campers are staying over the weekend. Weekends are all about bonding, but campers are also encouraged to relax and refresh for the next week ahead. We do not supply food after breakfast on Friday to dinner on Sunday. Camp staff transport and accompany weekend campers to the store to purchase food. The camp kitchen and camper refrigerators are available for use on the weekends. Staff are available to help campers fix food. Possible weekend activities include bowling, laser tag, canoeing, skating, mini golf or the beach. Weekend activities and food are not included in the cost of camp.
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When you register, please select the “weekend camper” option. You can also email kate@ripfest.net or call the camp office to add this selection to your registration.
FINANCIAL FAQS
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All registrations are subject to a $50 nonrefundable deposit per week registered.
3 months prior to start of camp date, all but $50.00 will be refunded per week registered.
2 months to 14 days, all but $400 will be refunded per week registered.
14 days prior to camp, no refund will be issued.
We are able to switch weeks at no cost or offer a credit for the next camp year.
Credit balances expire after four years.
No refunds will be given for credit balances. Credits must be used for camp. No exceptions.
If an injury occurs before the start of camp, we require a doctor's note to process cancelation. The refund policies listed above apply to all injuries.
COVID-19: if you child is quarantined before the start of camp, we cannot issue a refund. We will credit the week of missed camp for the following summer or switch weeks. Any COVID-19 related cancelations cannot be refunded; we will credit the account for the following summer or switch weeks of camp.
We do not issue refunds to any camper who withdraws any time after arriving this includes, but is not limited to, becoming sick during camp, injury while at camp, ect. We do not issue discounts to any camper who arrives late or departs early. Payments that are nonrefundable in accordance with the cancellation policy will be credited for the following summer or later weeks of camp.
Refunds are not able to be given for session options such as t-shirt, airport shuttle, or extra night fee. We will credit your account for the cancelation of these session options in accordance to the timeline listed above. 14 days prior to camp, no credit will be issued.
Please contact our office and state the reason for canceling in order to cancel your order.
*Please note clinics and events hosted at RipFest are subject to a $50 nonrefundable deposit. Other refund policies may apply.
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Customers must pay a deposit of $200 upon registration completion. After June 1st all registrations will be required to be paid in full upon registration completion.
Register before March 15th to be eligible for the payment plan. A deposit of $200 is required at time of check out. If the payment plan option is selected during check out, payments occur on 3/15, 4/15, & 5/15. Registrations will be required to be paid in full after June 1st.
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Yes, we do! Please see our “Camp Rates” page for more information.
What are people saying about Ripfest?
“We are so happy with how everyone makes the Ripfest camps simply rock!
"My son liked being able to try different size diving boards and he learned a whole lot there."
"I liked meeting new people and connecting with old friends."
There is the feeling that we were a big family and even though you might not be friends with somebody they were rooting for you and wanted you to do well, and they believed in you even when you didn’t believe in yourself. Overall everyone was very positive and reassuring."
"I liked the activities that we did throughout the day to keep it entertaining and fun and not just a place where you dive all day for 6 hours."
"I definitely liked the warmup/stretching/come out drills we did before the pool practice."
"The coaches encourage me to learn new dives on platform."
"I liked how I stared to work on getting over my fear of 3 meter thanks to the coaches."
"I liked the coaching style/ way they were willing to work with me to meet my goals."
"The counselors helped me feel welcome to camp and also tried to help me reach my goals throughout the week."