Summer FAQs

• Flexible Camp Fees are available for qualifying families. Please click here for more information.
• Bulk week discounts are applied upon purchasing 4 weeks of camp and then again at 6 weeks.

• You will find the application form as part of the registration process. It is a two-step process.
• Please fill out the form at registration only if you are applying for flexible camp fees. 
• Follow the email instructions that will be sent to your inbox to complete your application. 
• You are able to fully register for camps while waiting to hear about your flexible camp fee application without charge. 

• You are able to pay in full at registration or you can set up a payment plan for yourself. 
• A credit card must be on file. 
• Your camps must be paid for by the end of the season. If we haven't received payment, we will notify you before charging your credit card on file. 
• We do not charge late fees. 

You are fully able to register for your camps without being charged when applying for flexible camp fees. Move forward and claim your spots. If you choose not to participate in camp there are no charges.

We appreciate you paying for your camp at least a week before camp begins, if possible. Your camps must be paid for by the end of the season. If we haven't received payment, we will notify you before charging your credit card on file.

• There is a $15 dollar refund fee to cover credit card transaction fees through Ultra Camp. 
• We appreciate you canceling your reservation as soon as you are able, to open up spots for campers on wait lists. Please locate the instructions on how to do this on our website here. 
•  If your camper doesn’t attend camp for the whole week, we will fully refund you. Please note there are no partial refunds for days missed.

• Camp reservations close the Thursday before the week of camp. If you desire a spot at the last minute, please call us by Friday at 12 PM to see if we have space available. 
• Please do not show up at camp without a reservation as we cannot guarantee an available spot for your child.

Registration opens March 1, 2023 at 8 a.m.

You can inquire with the Summer Administration team about changing a camp by phone or text at 503-416-9503, via email, or in person. Please allow 24 hours for response.

• Drop Off is 8-8:45 AM is walk-up only in front of Farris Hall. Please do not do a drive and drop at the curb as we do not have traffic control during the summer. 
• Drop Off after 8:45 AM is inside Farris Hall Lobby at the main desk. 
• Pick Up: Check-in for pick up is inside Farris Hall Lobby. We will radio for your camper to be brought up and you will confirm at the final check-out table with another staff member before leaving. Please do not walk beyond Farris Hall onto campus. 

• Campers 6th grade and up can check themselves out with registered permission slips from their adult guardian(s). 
• Campers cannot check out younger siblings. 

Late drop off and pick up are both in Farris Hall Lobby.

No. Camp “themes” run until 2 p.m. every day, with enrichment activities from 2 –4 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. Depending on the grade of your camper, activities will vary. More information will be available soon regarding afternoon enrichments, workshops, and camper choice activities. 

This is dependent on the camp and will be listed in the description. 

• Lunch is provided daily in the dining hall.
• Balanced and allergy-friendly snacks will be provided. 
• Please remember to have your camper bring a labeled water bottle every day to camp. 

Personal belongings, electronics, toys, trading cards, gum/candy, and anything with nuts should not be brought to camp. 

• A labeled water bottle. 
• We like to offer water play when it is warm, and sometimes it can be spontaneous! Please pack a change of clothes, water friendly shoes, towel, and water play friendly clothes if your child would like to participate. We'll try our best to notify in advance. 
• A bag to carry their belongings in. 
• Extra snacks if they have strong preferences. Please no nuts. 

Weekly field trips will be held for grade levels of camps or for specialty camps as part of their curriculum. Information about field trips and the schedule will be available in early May 2023.

Your student camper must turn 4 by May 2023 before attending camp and be fully toilet trained. 

• Please drop off your Pre-K camper at the Pre-K playground gate between 8:00-8:35 a.m. 
• Pickup is in Farris Hall Lobby. 
• Half Day: 1 PM 
• Full Day: Flexible pickup at any time before 6.