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Getting To and From Summer Camp at HoneyRock

Transportation Options To and From HoneyRock for Campers

There are several options when considering how to get to HoneyRock, listed below. Click on the mode of transportation to expand the section and learn more about your options.


HoneyRock provides free coach bus transportation to HoneyRock from several locations for your convenience. Our pick-up and drop-off options vary, so please carefully read through the information below. Except for airport shuttle service, a $75 fee is charged for all bus transportation from HoneyRock. 

We keep parents in the loop with Facebook updates for their camper's journey to and from camp. After you drop your camper off or before you pick them up, follow along on Facebook to keep up to date!

Drop Off & Pick-Up Locations

The following section details pick-up and drop off locations for all camp dates.

Wheaton College Location - 500 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187, Billy Graham Hall
Camper Drop Off at Wheaton- 6:30 am (8:00 am for Catalyst 2)
Camper Pick-Up from Wheaton - est. 4:00 pm

*As our largest camper drop-off location, it can take up to 60-90 minutes to check campers in. Why does it take so long? Checking in medication. You can help by double-checking your camper's medication before check-in. Make sure you've included the information in their HoneyRock account and it's labeled with their name, dosage, and expiration.
 

Additional Drop-Off Only Location

Please note this stop is a drop-off only location. Camper pick-up is not offered at this location.

Madison - WisDOT Rest Area 82 in Westfield, WI
Camper Drop Off in Westfield- 11:15 am
Location: Rest Area 82 / Milemarker 117 in Westfield, WI

 

Additional Pick Up-Only Locations

Please note that Culver's and Rockford stops are camper pick-up locations on the way home from HoneyRock. These stops are not offered on the way to HoneyRock for Summer 2021.

Culver's Restaurant in Madison 
Camper Drop Off - not offered
Camper Pick Up - 12:30 pm
Location: Dane/DeForest Culvers, Exit 126
Directions: I-90/94 Northbound. Take Exit 126 (Dane/DeForest.) Culvers is on the east side of I-90/94 and you will be able to see it from the highway; drop off campers on the Wheaton bound return trip only.
 
Rockford AMC Theater in Rockford
Camper Drop Off - not offered
Camper Pick Up - 2:00 pm
Location: 8301 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
Directions: I-39/90 Northbound. Take Exit 15. Continue on US-20 BUS E/E State St. to the Rockford AMC; drop off for campers on the Wheaton bound return trip only. 
 
*In the case of low numbers, HoneyRock may use a 12-seater van to transport campers. The drivers have been trained and certified by HoneyRock to drive these vehicles.

Drop Off at HoneyRock

If you are driving your child directly to camp, please arrive between 1:30 - 3:30 pm* for check-in on the day the camp session begins. Upon arrival, our staff will direct you to the check-in area (Day Camp excluded).

*Catalyst 2 drop off at HoneyRock is from 2:00 - 4:00 pm on their arrival day.

Pick Up at HoneyRock

If you are picking up your child from camp on the last day of the session, please arrive at 9:00 am on their departure day to participate in Family Day and pick up your camper. If someone other than you is picking up your child from camp, complete the Transportation Authorization Form in your camper's HoneyRock account prior to the departure date.

  • Changing transportation plans? Email our Camper Registration Assistant at honeyrock.register@wheaton.edu to alter your plans.
  • Authorizing another adult to pick up your camper? Complete our Transportation Authorization Form by logging into your HoneyRock account.

If your child will be flying to camp, he/she must fly in to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) in Mosinee, WI, or Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI).  Please check with your airline ahead of time to take care of any additional charges. HoneyRock will not be responsible for the cost of extra luggage or any unaccompanied minor fees. If you wish to contact the airport, you may call Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) at 715.693.2147 or Rhinelander (RHI) at 715.365.3416.

From Central Wisconsin or Rhinelander Airport to HoneyRock

An airport shuttle is an additional $25 and will be billed through your HoneyRock account. Your camper must arrive at CWA or RHI anytime after 12:00 CT on the day the camp session begins. Your camper should depart from CWA or RHI anytime on the day the camp session ends. If these times are impossible to arrange, please email our Registration Coordinator at honeyrock.register@wheaton.edu or call HoneyRock at 715.479.7474 ext.301 before making your reservation to discuss options.

Sending Travel Money

Please only send the amount they will need to travel with - do not send Beehive (camp store) funds with them. If you send travel money with your child, please seal it in an envelope with his/her name and amount and pack it in a location known to your camper. We are unable to withdraw money from the Beehive for travel home.

Additional Notes

Changing transportation plans? Email our Camper Registration Assistant at honeyrock.register@wheaton.edu to alter your plans.

Authorizing another adult to pick up your camper? Complete our Transportation Authorization Form in your camper's HoneyRock account.


Local Lodging

Hotels and campgrounds fill quickly during the summer, so we recommend making your reservations early. Please refer to the local websites/phone numbers below for hotel information:

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