Everything you need to know about
Camp Half-Blood
Greetings!
Powerful forces that lay slumbering all winter are stirring, preparing their return to the mortal world. Let’s get your brave demigods ready to join us at Camp Half-Blood and face challenges greater than ever! We’re counting on you, mortal guardians, to ensure your hero’s success! Here is what you need to make the magic easier.
Embark on a mythical journey as you explore the rituals of drop-off and pick-up, what to pack, rainy days, and more. This is your key to unlocking the secrets of a legendary camp experience.
Meet Your Camp Directors
Cheviot Hills Park
Marisol Demonte
(she/her/hers)
Golden Gate Park
Jack Paterson
(he/they)
Rock Creek Park
Maya Jackson
(she/her/hers)
Lake Benson Park
Sarah Dugger
(they/them/theirs/she/her/hers)
Wissahickon Park
Drew Jennings
(he/his/him)
Forest Hill Park
Courtney Harrison
(she/her)
What to bring?
Demigod's
Packing List
Pack like a demigod, heroes are always prepared!
REQUIRED FOR DEMIGODS
- YOUR DEMIGOD SHOULD COME TO CAMP WEARING:
- A camp T-shirt
- Comfortable and durable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty
- Closed-toed, rubber-soled shoes
- ITEMS YOUR DEMIGOD WILL NEED EVERY DAY:
- Camp sword (we provide one per camp season)
- Lunch, preferably in an insulated bag with an ice pack (we provide snacks in the morning and afternoon)
- A large water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day
- Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR YOUR DEMIGOD’S BACKPACK:
- A blanket or towel to sit on
- A pencil and/or pen
- Markers or colored pencils
- Safe scissors
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- A notebook or journal
- A book
OPTIONAL WEATHER-RELATED MATERIALS:
- An umbrella, poncho, or rain jacket on days with a chance of light rain
- A Ziploc bag to put valuables in
- A hat
ORDERING NEW SHIRTS
If you would like to purchase an additional T-shirt and/or sword, you can do that from your CampSite profile through July 21st or by emailing us at gear@plato-learning.com by August 1st.
Drop-off
& Locations
Discover the sacred grounds of your demigod’s camp, where you’ll find all the essential details for safely delivering and picking up your hero.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY – June 12, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn
- Park: Prospect Park
- Address or other details: The Tennis House South Area
- Drop-off and pick-up: The Marquis de Lafayette Memorial Monument at 9th St and Prospect Park West
- Rainy day location: The LeFrak Center in Prospect Park
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Central Park, Manhattan, NY – July 10, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Central Park
- Park: Central Park
- Drop-off and pick-up: The triangle area near the park entrance at W 103rd and Central Park West
- Rainy day location: The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY – July 10, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Queens
- Park: Alley Pond Park
- Drop-off and pick-up: In the grassy area next to the parking lot at 224-65 76th Ave, Oakland Gardens, NY.
- Rainy day location: All in One Kids Daycare and Learning Center 67-45 215th St, Queens, NY, 11364
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Thompson Park, Monroe Township, NJ – July 24, 2023 – August 4, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Thompson Park
- Park: Thompson Park
- Address or other details: Thompson Drive and, Lakeview Ave, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
- Drop-off and pick-up: The Shelter in Picnic Grove 4A
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
South Mtn. Reservation, Maplewood, NJ – June 26, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Maplewood
- Park: South Mountain Reservation
- Address or other details: Tulip Springs, 64 Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ
- Drop-off and pick-up: The Tulip Springs parking lot
- Rainy day location: The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Brand Park, Los Angeles, CA -June 20, 2023 – August 11, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Los Angeles East
- Park: Brand Park
- Address or other details: 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, CA 91201
- Drop-off and pick-up: At the park entrance located at the corner of West Mountain St and Western Ave.
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Cheviot Hills Park, Los Angeles, CA – June 20, 2023 – August 11, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Los Angeles West
- Park: Cheviot Hills Park
- Drop-off and pick-up: At the green area adjacent to the parking lot at 2459 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA – June 12, 2023 – August 4, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood San Francisco
- Park: Golden Gate Park
- Address or other details: Conservatory Dr W, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Drop-off and pick-up: at Bunny Meadow field, next to the Conservatory of Flowers
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. – June 26, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood DC
- Park: Rock Creek Park
- Address or other details: Picnic Grove Number 6 in Rock Creek Park
- Drop-off and pick-up: Picnic Grove #6, 696 Beach Dr NW, Washington, DC 20012
Rainy day location: Freedom Church DC, 4420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 - Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Lake Benson Park, Garner, NC – June 20, 2023 – August 4, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood North Carolina
- Park: Lake Benson Park
- Address or other details: 921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC 27529
- Drop-off and pick-up: In the parking lot lawn next to the west shelter and small playground. Turn right on the main road.
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA – June 20, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Philadelphia
- Park: Wissahickon Valley Park
- Address or other details: Blue Bell Park
- Drop-off and pick-up: You can enter from the parking lot located at the park’s entrance
- Rainy day location: The URBN Ridge Center, 5261 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Forest Hill Park, Richmond, VA – June 20, 2023 – July 21, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Richmond
- Park: Forest Hill Park
- Address or other details: 4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
- Drop-off and pick-up: Enter the park from the West 42nd St and New Kent Ave entrance and we will be at The Fence Pasture
- Rainy day location: The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 4207 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Rainy
Days
If Zeus’ anger causes heavy, steady rain or thunder and lightning (very, very frightening), camp will be held at our designated indoor location.
- You will receive an email (and text for those who have opted into text messaging) no later than 7:00 am to let you know if drop-off is being moved to the rainy day location.
- On these days, the pick-up location will be determined by the camp director and you will be notified up to an hour before pick-up.
- To receive these text messages, OPT INTO TEXT MESSAGING by going to your CampSite profile and selecting “Opt into text message notifications” in the My Account tab.
Check your camp location below.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY – June 12, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn
- Rainy day location: The LeFrak Center in Prospect Park
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Central Park, Manhattan, NY – July 10, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Central Park
- Rainy day location: The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY – July 10, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Queens
- Rainy day location: Queensborough Community College, 222-25 56th Ave, Queens, NY 11364
- Drop-off: 8:45 – 9:00 am
- Pick-up: 4:00 pm
Thompson Park, Monroe Township, NJ – July 24, 2023 – August 4, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Thompson Park
South Mtn. Reservation, Maplewood, NJ – June 26, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Maplewood
- Rainy day location: The Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. – June 26, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood DC
- Rainy day location: Freedom Church DC, 4420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia, PA – June 20, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Philadelphia
- Rainy day location: The URBN Ridge Center, 5261 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Forest Hill Park, Richmond, VA – June 20, 2023 – July 21, 2023
- Location/program: Camp Half-Blood Richmond
- Rainy day location: The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 4207 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
HEALTH FORM
- All campers in NY and NJ must have a Health Examination Form on file from within the last 12 months BEFORE THE START OF CAMP.
- You can access this form in your CampSite Parent Dashboard in the Forms tab. There, click your camper profile and you’ll be taken to a page that shows you any forms that still need to be filled out.
- Please upload all forms on your CampSite profile.
MEDICATION
- Please remember that all medications (Epi-Pens, inhalers, etc.) must be logged in with the camp director at the start of each day/week.
