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Transportation Information for Parents

ALL CAMPERS MUST HAVE A TRANSPORTATION FORM ON FILE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL to ensure all campers are arriving and departing safely and accurately!

Helpful Services Available For Our Families

Professional Assistance With Flight Reservations

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE families who have campers flying to and/or from WeHaKee to work with Travel One Inc. (TravelOneInc.com) to arrange flight arrangements for their child.

  • They are experienced in working with camps, specializing in helping campers fly safely and reliably to and from camp.
  • They offer exceptional service while finding flights at the best times and best rates (lower than you will find online!).
  • They will manage any challenges encountered (such as delays or cancellations) to ensure your child has a safe and stress-free experience. Visit TravelOneInc.com or contact them directly at Camps@TravelOneInc.com.

Ship Your Campers’ Bags Directly To Camp!

Ship Camps provides convenient baggage shipping services to and from WeHaKee. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE those flying to use their services for hassle-free air transportation. And for those not flying to/from camp, this service makes traveling so much easier!

  • COST EFFECTIVE: Eliminates bag fees and long waits at baggage claim.
    Ship Camps partners with FedEx, UPS, and DHL to offer the lowest industry rates around, 5% to 60% cheaper than other.
  • EASY HANDS-FREE TRAVEL: Ensures your child’s necessities make it to
    camp and reducing travel hassles & anxieties.
  • TRAVEL SAFELY TO CAMP: Ship Camps no-contact pickups & deliveries helps your child avoid bag-check lines and crowded baggage claims. Ship Camps has your child’s camp gear picked up directly from home or office and picked up from camp at the end of summer, too.

Visit ShipCamps.com/wehakee-camp-for-girls to learn more.

Traveling by Car

Early arrivals or departures are not permitted without prior arrangements.

Personal vehicles will be met at the camp gate and will be given instructions as to where to park. 

Get Driving Directions to WeHaKee Camp for Girls

Additional Transportation Information

Chicago Bus

Using the ‘Chicago’ Bus

(FROM/TO River Forest, Wilmette, Milwaukee, and Madison/DeForest)

Bus transportation must be reserved through the WeHaKee Office, prior to arrival at or departure from camp. Cost is $150/one-way or $300/round-trip. For bus updates on departure days, text messages will be sent to the cell phone number provided with camper’s registration information. We are sorry, but we can only send bus updates to one number per family.

Your cell provider may assess text fees – please contact your provider for details.

Opening Day

Upon arrival at the bus stop (River Forest, IL, Wilmette, IL, Milwaukee, WI, or Madison (DeForest), WI), parents/guardians should stay inside or immediately near their vehicles. Campers will be escorted by camp staff with their luggage to the bus.

PLEASE ARRIVE at least 30 minutes prior to the departure times indicated for your bus stop location listed below. Please do not drop off campers and/or leave them unattended.

Location

Address

Departs At:

RIVER FOREST
Dominican University Main Campus

7900 Division St. (Use Thatcher Ave. entrance)

7:00 AM*

WILMETTE
Regina Dominican High School

701 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL

8:00 AM*

MILWAUKEE
ATTENTION: NEW LOCATION
Holt Avenue Park & Ride Lot

I43/94, Exit 314A

9:30 AM*

MADISON / DeFOREST
Subway parking lot

4867 Cty Rd V, DeForest WI (just off I90/94 exit 126)

10:30 AM*

Closing Day

Upon arrival at the bus stop (River Forest, IL, Wilmette, IL, Milwaukee, WI, or Madison (DeForest), WI), parents/guardians should stay inside or immediately near their vehicles. Campers will be escorted by camp staff with their luggage to their parent/guardian vehicle.

Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the arrival times indicated for your bus stop location listed below. We will not leave campers unattended at a bus stop at anytime. Help us keep the bus on schedule by arriving on time. Please confirm your child’s departure with the bus chaperones before leaving the stop area.

Location

Address

Arrives At:

MADISON/DeFOREST
Subway Parking Lot

4867 Cty Rd V, DeForest WI (just off I90/94 exit 126)

11:00 AM*

MILWAUKEE
ATTENTION!! NEW LOCATION!
Holt Avenue Park & Ride Lot

I43/94, EXIT 314A

1:00 PM*

WILMETTE
Regina Dominican High School

701 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL

2:30 PM*

RIVER FOREST
Dominican University Main Campus

7900 Division St. (Use Thatcher Ave. entrance)

3:30 PM*

As a part of their bus fee, campers will receive a meal at no extra charge.

* Departure times are best estimates as delays may occur due to traffic congestion, road construction or weather. We will never leave any camper unattended at a bus stop for any reason.

Help us avoid unnecessary delays by being at the stop at least 30 minutes prior to the arrival time. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding! For bus updates on arrival & departure days, text messages will be sent to the cell phone number provided with camper’s registration information. We are sorry, but we can only send bus updates to one number per family.

Your cell provider may assess text fees – please contact your provider for details.

Safety Guidelines for Bus Passengers

For each camper’s safety, WeHaKee staff will chaperon all bus trips. Bus passengers will receive a Passenger Orientation indicating the following:

  • Passengers are to remain seated at all times with hands and arms inside the vehicle.
  • Only one person to a seat and use seatbelts if provided.
  • Disruptive behavior, excessive noise levels, and/or throwing of objects is prohibited.
  • Passengers may only enter or leave the vehicle under the direction of a Camp WeHaKee staff member or driver.

Schedule / Location Changes

If either the bus stop schedule or location needs to be changed, WeHaKee will make reasonable efforts to contact families affected by this change. Bus delays, etc. will be updated via text messages.

 

Will Someone Else be Picking Up Your Child?

Please notify Camp WeHaKee in writing prior to their departure.

To allow us to release your child to someone other than her parent / guardian, you MUST complete a Pick-Up Authorization Form. Once completed and signed, please take a photo of it and email it to Info@WeHaKeeCampforGirls.com AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR to the pick-up time. We cannot release a child to a person other than a legal parent / guardian without this completed and signed form.

For safety purposes, we cannot accept phone messages or notes provided by the pick-up person at the pick-up point.

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