Common FAqs

 Q: When does registration begin and end?
A: Registration begins on March 1st for current and returning students. On March 15th we open registration to new families. The early registration discount ends March 31st.  There is no end date for registration but we have limited seating and some classes can potentially be filled as early as mid-March. Once a class is full students will be placed on a waiting list but there will be no guarantee a seat will be available.  

Q: Do you offer pick up and drop off services? 
A: Sorry, but we do not provide any transportation services. Children must be dropped off and picked up at the school. We do have counselors waiting in front of the main entrance in the morning that will escort your child into the building from your car. For dismissals we can also bring them to your car once you arrive. No need to find parking!  

Q: What kind of food will be served at the camp?
A: Breakfast and lunch will be served by the Dept. of Education School Meals Program. Here is a link to their website which will have the menus available during the summer: Office of School Foods. You can always bring your own meals if know your children do not like the school meals.  

Q: Can I receive a discount if I do not attend for the full 7 weeks?
A: Unfortunately, the answer is no. We base our budget on the fact that all seats will be filled for the entire camp. If you're gone for a week or two, we cannot fill that seat while your child is not attending.

Q: Can I go on the trips with my children?  
A: Yes, there will be a sign up sheet for parents to be chaperones. The only time you might not be able to go on a trip is if there are too many parents that want to go and there is not enough space on the school bus to take everyone. In that case, we will hold a lottery to see which parents can go. You can also always drive and meet us at the location if you wish. 

Q: What do my children do if they are NOT going on the class trips?
A: Children can only come to camp when their class is in the building.  If the class trip is only a half day and they will return to the school in the afternoon, then you should keep your child at home in the morning and you can send them to camp to rejoin their class when it returns. Trip schedules will be posted once they have been finalized.

Q: When will my child receive the camp t-shirt and when do they have to wear it?
A: They will get the camp t-shirts before the first outdoor trip usually in week 2 and they will only need to wear it on trip dates.

Q: If I want to pick up my child early, how can I do that?   
A: You can always pick up your child earlier in the day. The only times we don’t allow early pick up is within 30 minutes of their regular dismissal time (2:30 to 3:00PM and 5:00 to 5:30PM).  We ask that you call or text us 5 minutes before you arrive so we have time to pack them up and prepare them to go. We will bring your child down to the lobby where you can pick them up. If you are driving, please tell us that you are in a car and we will bring your child out to your car. 

Q: Where do I go to pick up my child during dismissal? 
A: Regular full day dismissal will be at 3:00PM. Extended day dismissal is from 5:30PM to 6:00PM.   

Each school has their own dismissal procedure. Please check in with us to know more information.

       - If you are driving to pick up your child daily just call us when you are 5 minutes from the school and we will escort them out to your car. It can be very crowded in front of the school so please be patient.  

Q: What happens if I am late to pick up my child?  
A:If you cannot make it on time, please call us to let us know you are running late. We must be out of the building by 6:00pm at the latest when our permit ends. Your children will be waiting in front of the school with a camp staff member. 

Q: Are there any late fees?
A: For kids in the regular day program that ends at 3:00pm, if no one is here to pick up your child by 3:10pm they will be placed into an afternoon extended day group and you will be charged $15 for that day.  They will be allowed to stay for the entire duration of extended day to 6:00pm.   

For kids in the extended day that ends at 6:00pm, there will be a $1 a minute late fee after 6:10 pm.  

Q: My child would like to be placed in a class with their friends.  Can I request for them to be placed together? 
A: Yes. Please list the name of the child you would like to place your child together with in the "special requests" box on the registration form. As long as the other parent does not object, your children will be placed together in the same class.   

Q: What activity classes will my child be attending during the afternoon part of the camp? 
A: This years afternoon activity classes are still being worked out.

Q: What is your refund policy if my child cannot attend the camp? 
A: If your child got into Summer Rising, we will be giving you a FULL refund. If you have a change of plans and wish to no longer attend the camp, we will give you a full refund of your payment minus a $100.00 fee as long as we are notified by 5/31/2023. After that date, we can no longer issue any refunds as we will have closed registration and turned away other potential students. Campers leaving the program for any reason after it begins will still be responsible for the full program balance and will not be eligible for any refunds. 

Q: My child attends a gifted and talented program.  Can I put them in a more advanced class?   

A: Our academic teachers are all licensed certified teachers that have experience dealing with classes where students operate on different levels. If you would like to place your child in a different grade level you can, as long as you believe your child will be able to adapt socially to a class that is composed of older students.  Once this is done we will not be able to move them later in the summer unless there is an empty space in the lower class.  

Q: What if I cannot get the health form before the start of camp?

A: Please understand that EVERY student needs to have a health form to attend camp. This is to ensure the safety for each student. We will not be able to allow your child(ren) to attend the program until you have submitted that form. 

Q: I have two children I want to register for camp, one is in Pre-K and one is in third grade. I see that there is different pricing for different locations, can I sign them up for two different locations?  

A: Yes. You can register your children for two different locations, as we only offer Pre-K at PS 244. Please just designate the location you want to register your child for on the registration form. Having said that, please plan accordingly in terms of pick up from both locations.

For further questions, please feel free to contact us.