Camper Information

 About 7-10 days before your camp starts, you should receive an email from the camp office with basic information the dos and don'ts at Camp Jo-Ota. Also your camp event director may contact you via email  with more information or certain items you are to bring. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the camp office.

Check in and check out times are listed for each camp on the 2019 CAMPS (JMA) page by clicking on the name of the camp your attending.

Click on the box below to view and print the camp rules and "what to pack" list. 

How to send Letters to Your Camper

Where to find Photos of Your Camper
Transgender Campers and Guest Policy
JMA Board Policy adopted January 2019 
Staff Welfare 
The Jo-Ota Methodist Association believes that all campers are entitled to a quality camping experience in a safe environment. This belief extends to the campers who self-identify with a gender that is different from their biological sex. 
The Board seeks to balance the privacy needs of all students with the preferences of transgender students and their parents/guardians. This policy sets forth the practices that are in place for the welfare of all of our campers. This policy does not anticipate every situation that might occur with respect to transgender campers, and the needs of each transgender camper must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 
Facilities 
Camp Jo-Ota does not offer gender neutral and/or family facilities (restrooms, showers, changing, and sleeping).  All persons are required to use the male and female facilities based on their biological sex.  
Apparel 
All campers are to wear appropriate clothing to camp. Living in the spirit of Christian community, we are trying to set an atmosphere of acceptance and modesty. Expensive “designer”, “sexually-charged”, or other inappropriate clothing does not lend itself well to the camping experience. Therefore, t-shirts and shorts are the most appropriate clothing to bring to camp. Makeup and jewelry can be left at home.