GENERAL INFORMATION
Regardless of how you travel to the NDC, it is important that you know a few simple things. First, you entire camp experience depends on you GETTING TO THE CAMP SAFELY! If you are driving yourself or having others take you, please drive safely and take breaks during your trip to reduce the chance of fatigue!

Second, please ensure you book your travel into and out of camp on the correct days and at times that will allow you to enjoy your experience. Cadets should plan if at all possible to arrive at the NDC no later than 4pm local time. This will give you the chance to attend the opening night dinner, as well as the activities and discussions that occur that evening to get to know your fellow camper a bit before we hit the ground running the next day.

When departing, cadets can leave very late Friday night but we strongly advise against that! Friday night is the last night to do things with the campers and every cadet has stated they loved their Friday night experiences. On a Saturday departure, understand that ground shuttle service times will dictate what flights may be available for your travel. Campers should try to leave in the early-morning timeframe (before noon) to ensure that weather or any flight cancellations will allow re-booking on another flight that same day. Those departing by car need to be picked up before noon. Adfter a long week of camp, our staff and the facility expect all of us to be gone by noon so please do not be late. That said, provisions for true emergencies can ALWAYS be made. We treat every camper like they are our own children and you take care of your kids regardless of circumstances!

Traveling by car to either location poses several obvious advantages, the largest likely being a reduced cost to attend as well as the ability to easily transport your drill rifle to the camp if you choose to bring it. If traveling by air, please ensure you understand the airlines policy on additional baggage fees, as well as costs and restrictions on transporting your non-functional drill rifle. Make sure to call the airline to ask what their policies are regarding your weapon.