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 [email protected].

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

To/From Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport – MSP

Charter coach bus transportation will be available from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for those campers flying from camp as well as ‘local’ campers.

‘Local’ campers choosing to ride the ‘Minneapolis’ bus will need to be picked up by a parent/guardian at the predetermined location at the airport at the designated time. Families will be notified 7-10 days prior to departure.

From/To River Forest, Wilmette, Milwaukee, and Madison / DeForest

Charter coach bus transportation will be available to/from Camp WeHaKee from/to Madison/DeForest, WI / Milwaukee, WI / Wilmette, IL / River Forest, IL).

Bus Details

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.

WeHaKee Camp for Girls utilizes the Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, for camper flight arrangements. The airport code is MSP.

Professional Assistance With Flight Reservations

Families who have campers flying to and/or from WeHaKee ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to work with Travel One, Inc. (TravelOneInc.com), to arrange fly 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.

To access Travel One services, simply click here or email them directly at [email protected].

Opening Day

Charter coach bus transportation will be available from the Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for those campers flying to camp as well as ‘local’ campers.

‘Local’ campers choosing to ride the ‘Minneapolis’ bus will need to be dropped off by a parent/guardian at the predetermined location at the airport at the designated time. Families will be notified of the appropriate arrival time 7-10 days prior to departure.

Closing Day

Charter coach bus transportation will be available from the Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for those campers flying from camp as well as ‘local’ campers.

‘Local’ campers choosing to ride the ‘Minneapolis’ bus will need to be picked up by a parent / guardian at the predetermined location at the airport at the designated time. Families will be notified of the appropriate arrival time 7-10 days prior to departure.

Bus Details

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.

Will Someone Else be Picking Up Your Daughter?

Please notify WeHaKee Camp for Girls in writing prior to her departure.

To allow us to release your daughter to someone other than her parent / guardian, you MUST complete a Pick-Up Authorization Form. Once completed and signed, fax it to WeHaKee Camp for Girls at 1-715-266-2267 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.

Additional Transportation Information

Chicago Bus

Using the ‘Minneapolis’ Bus

TO/FROM St. Paul/Minneapolis International Airport – MSP

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.

Not Flying, but Riding the ‘Minneapolis’ Bus

Opening Day (Drop off at airport)

Please plan to escort your child to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport ~ Transit Center in Terminal One.

Estimated departure time is 2:00pm. Please plan to arrive at this location 30 minutes prior (PLEASE NOTE! This time is subject to change. Camp WeHaKee will contact you within five days of
the session start date to confirm the departure time for this bus.)
Please do not drop campers off and leave unattended. Please wait until our staff have confirmed their arrival at our meeting point – Thank you!
If bus travel time occurs during a meal time, campers will receive a meal at no additional charge.

HOW TO LOCATE OUR BUS TRANSIT CENTER MEETING SPACE IN TERMINAL 1:

Please Note: We will not be able to accommodate curbside drop-off at any time. You will need to park and escort your child into the airport.

We recommend parking in the Red/Blue Parking Ramp, Level 3 (hourly parking).
Head toward Terminal 1 and take the elevator/escalator to Level T.
On Level T, follow signs to Busses/Rental Cars which will lead you to the tram.
Board tram and ride to the stop (there is only one!)
Deboard tram and follow signs up (via elevator or escalator to the left) to Busses/Rental Car area.
Our group will be gathered in the seating/waiting area.

Closing Day (Pick up at airport)

Please plan to pick up your child at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport ~ Transit Center in Terminal One.

Estimated arrival time is 8:00am. Please plan to be at this location approximately 30 minutes prior. This time is subject to change. WeHaKee will contact you within five days of the session end date to confirm the arrival time for this bus.
Please be on time. We will also be escorting campers to their gates and parental delays could result in missed flights. Thank you for your understanding!

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.

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 Ryan Road Park & Ride Lot	I94/41, Exit 322, Oak Creek, WI	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

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 Ryan Road Park & Ride Lot	I94/41, Exit 322, Oak Creek, WI	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.

For Those Flying

(Minneapolis/MSP Only)

Opening Day

Families who have campers flying to WeHaKee ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to work with Travel One, Inc. (TravelOneInc.com) to arrange fly arrangements for their child.

All ARRIVALS should be scheduled for final arrival at MSP between 11:00 and 16:00 (4pm) CDT. Families must CONTACT WEHAKEE BEFORE BOOKING FLIGHTS if unable to find appropriately scheduled flights. Flights booked outside of these time frames without first contacting WeHaKee administration may be liable for additional transportation fees to cover additional costs incurred (additional staff, vehicles, meals, etc.). These costs could top $1,000 USD or more. Camp WeHaKee cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate all flights outside of these times without prior arrangements.

Campers may be assessed additional fees for extra or overweight baggage, unaccompanied minor fees or other charges. As airlines do not accept cash payments, Families must provide their child with appropriate options (pre-paid credit card, etc.) to cover such expenses. If WeHaKee staff cover these expenses, WeHaKee reserves the right to apply a surcharge (in addition to the assessed fee) of 25% or more.

WeHaKee staff will provide complete supervision as they meet campers at their gates, provide assistance at baggage claim and escort campers to the bus pick-up point. If flights are delayed or canceled, we will work to ensure those campers receive proper supervision and transportation upon their arrival at MSP.

Closing Day

Again, families who have campers flying to WeHaKee ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to work with Travel One, Inc. (TravelOneInc.com) to arrange fly arrangements for their child.

All DEPARTURES should be scheduled from MSP between 13:00 (1pm) and 16:00 (4pm) CDT. Families must CONTACT WEHAKEE BEFORE BOOKING FLIGHTS if unable to find appropriately scheduled flights. Flights booked outside of these time frames without first contacting WeHaKee administration may be liable for additional transportation fees to cover additional costs incurred (additional staff, vehicles, meals, etc.). These costs could top $1,000 USD or more. Camp WeHaKee cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate all flights outside of these times without prior arrangements.

Departing campers may be assessed additional fees for extra or overweight baggage, unaccompanied minor fees or other charges. As airlines do not accept cash payments, Families must provide their child with appropriate options (pre-paid credit card, etc.) to cover such expenses. If WeHaKee staff cover these expenses, WeHaKee reserves the right to apply a surcharge (in addition to the assessed fee) of 25% or more.

WeHaKee staff will provide complete supervision as they assist campers checking in and escort campers to their gates, remaining until their flight is confirmed in the air. If flights are delayed or canceled, we will work to ensure those campers receive proper supervision until their flight departs MSP.

Parents Flying With Their Child(ren) To/From MSP

If you are flying and plan to drop-off/pick-up your child at the meeting point in MSP, you must contact WeHaKee BEFORE scheduling your flight(s). We need to ensure we will have proper supervision available for your child at all times at the airport! WeHaKee is unable to accommodate early or late drop-offs/pick-ups.

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 [email protected] 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.