BUT FIRST–REALLY IMPORTANT SITE INFORMATION
Check out the links below for important dates, site details, and drop off and pick up procedures. Families planning to attend camp in CO, GA, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, & VA must also download some super important state-required paperwork & return it before your first day of camp. Our lawyers told us so.
PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child before their first day of camp. Click here for the Colorado state required forms.
Click here for Georgia-required forms that need to be filled out for every child before attending camp, as well as local paperwork FAQs.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child attending camp in Maryland, before their first day. Click here for the Maryland state required forms.
Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child before their first day of camp. Click here for the Massachusetts state required forms.
Due to local regulations, families joining our Boston location will also need to reserve their weekly sessions within their S&K account, prior to their first day of camp.
Click here for the New York state-required Child & Adolescent Health Examination Form as well as paperwork FAQs.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child before their first day of camp. Click here to download a copy of the Virginia state required forms.
If medication must be administered to your camper at camp, you will also need to complete the Medication Authorization Form. Click here for a fillable pdf version and click here for a basic version of the Medication Authorization Form.
*All campers must update their paperwork fully this year and upload it directly to their S&K account.
Age and Identity Verification
In addition to completing & uploading your paperwork packet, the State of Virginia requires all campers’ age and identity are verified in-person to attend Summer Camp. In order to avoid lengthy check-in lines on your first day, we’re giving families the opportunity to have their records verified prior to camp. Schedule a time to come by a local coffee shop to meet with your director!
In order for them to verify your child’s identity, we ask that you bring your child(ren)’s birth certificate, passport, or school documents (stating your child’s age). Please note that we will not be able to accept any required paperwork at these verification appointments, and will only be confirming age and identity documents (birth certificate, passport, or school records). All other required state paperwork must be uploaded into your account prior to attending camp.
All campers must have their age & identity verified before their first day of camp. Please print this form, fill out everything up until the”signature of licensed child care provider” line. Please bring this, and your approved verification documents with you to your appointment time or your first day of camp.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR SUMMER 2022. UPDATED PROCEDURES COMING THIS SPRING.
Camp life is needed more than ever—to make real connections in person. Also more than ever, we need to be totally in sync with camp families given all of the new safety precautions. That’s why we’ve developed this handy guide to get on the same page.
But before we jump into all the details about camp, we recommend watching this video with your campers to learn all about our camper responsibilities!
Every family will need to use Express Check In before they arrive at camp each day (find this in your S&K online account). You’ll also need to bring your campers QR code, similar to a boarding pass for a plane. You can print this from your account and bring a paper copy each day or snap a photo and bring it to camp on your phone each morning. You’ll see this code after you answer the required screening questions each day before arriving. Upon arrival, staff will scan your camper code, and take camper temps. As long as they are under 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, they can cruise into camp.
In order to make sure any sick campers have someone to take them home, campers will need an adult over the age of 18 to drop them off each morning. They can check themselves out at the end of the day though, with adult permission.
In order to help ensure the well-being of our campers and staff, please follow the guidelines below as to when your child should stay home from camp. These also represent instances when we will require a child to be picked up from Camp if they become ill while attending. If county guidelines mandate additional quarantine, testing or a medical release to return to care, Camp will follow whichever is most restrictive. Directors are kept up to date with county and CDC regulations.
Staff and directors are trained to recognize COVID-19 signs and symptoms. If, at any point, campers exhibit symptoms throughout the day, they will be removed from the group and isolated following CDC guidelines until an adult can pick them up. Other families present at camp will be notified and encouraged to watch for symptoms, but will not be required to go home since we’re cleaning and distancing like pros. Campers can return after 24 hours, if they are fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications (see above).
In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 case (of a camper or staff member on site) the director will immediately notify local health officials and S&K Headquarters. Health officials will help determine a course of action for the program. In the event of a positive camper, all parents/guardians will be notified of the case and asked to monitor their campers. Depending on local regulations, campers who are not symptomatic will be able to attend camp. We will, as always, refund for days missed if campers are unable to continue attending.
Camp will be cleaned and disinfected thoroughly, and HQ will assess all health and safety procedures, site operations, and any need for increased monitoring and/or training. If, for any reason, camp does close for an extended period of time, families will be refunded for any in-person days missed.
Plan for Care of Mildly Ill Campers
All camp staff are trained in first aid and CPR. Staff will assess each mildly ill or injured camper. Parent/Guardians will be notified if symptoms or complaints warrant, or if the camper desires them to do so. The camper will be able to rejoin activities if symptoms/complaints and medical assessment allows.
Any injury to the head, face or neck will result in an immediate call to parents as a precaution. Staff are trained in concussion signs and symptoms and will monitor campers closely.
Procedure for Emergency Care
All camp staff are trained in first aid and CPR. The closest staff member to the injured camper will ensure the child is safe and not in any immediate harm, offering basic first aid if needed, and call the Camp Director. The Director will assess the injured camper and make a plan for emergency care treatment. If needed, they will designate a staff member to call 911 immediately and the Director or the Assistant Director will notify the parent/guardian of the emergency. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached the emergency contact person(s) listed by the parent/guardian on the camper’s registration will be called in order. If the situation does not indicate an immediate 911 call, the camp director or assistant director will call the child’s parents/guardians and emergency contacts until someone can be reached or until such a time as emergency transport is deemed necessary. The director or assistant director will accompany the camper to the hospital until a parent, guardian or care taker arrives.
All of our staff will be required to wear a mask at all times during the day, except for when eating or drinking or contraindicated per CDC recommendations. Based on current COVID guidelines and recommendations across the country, masks will be optional for campers at all camp locations except in Alameda County, where masks are required for campers while indoors. Additionally, depending on local regulations, if there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 at camp, children may be required to wear a mask for the exposure period following the positive case. Please be sure and have a mask on-hand in anticipation of this.
OAKLAND & FREMONT CAMP UPDATE AS OF 6/3/22:
Per the new Alameda County guidelines, masks will now be required while indoors for all campers at our Oakland & Fremont camps. Please make sure your campers bring their own masks for use while indoors.
This summer we’ll have cheese pizza as well as rotating local options. You can find your location’s menu on your local camp page. A vegan or gluten free option can also be available upon request – please coordinate with your local director in advance.
If you decide, for whatever reason, to pack a lunch or additional snacks, please leave out any products containing nuts or shellfish for the safety of other children who may have severe allergies. Each morning our check-in staff will check any foods brought from home for products containing nuts or shellfish. Any products or food items containing these ingredients will be sent back home.
Food Allergies:
Children with moderate or severe food allergies will receive their food items from a designated table, with an assigned staff member known as the ‘Allergy Expert’. Campers with severe allergies will be required to eat lunch at this designated table with the Allergy Expert, in order to help ensure the safety of our children with allergies. Campers with severe allergies are welcome to invite a friend to join them at the designated table.
Camp opens at 8:00am each morning and closes at 6:00pm. For drop-off, there is no set time—feel free to roll out of bed whenever. For pick-up, anytime after 4:30pm is pretty common. If you come early, don’t be surprised if your child sends you home so they can stay longer!
Please be sure to check out your camp’s local drop-off & pick-up procedures, linked at the top of this page.
For campers to leave, they need to be picked up by someone who has been pre-authorized by you to do so. You can add pick up peeps by logging into your account or the primary account holder can call us at camp. To keep your kids the safest, we will be asking every individual to show ID when they pick up.
We HIGHLY recommend that you text camp when you are about 5-10 minutes away for a quick and painless pick up (and to reduce those pesky lines). Where it’s possible, staff might even approach your vehicle and ask for ID through the window—a truly contactless pick up. You can find more details on your site’s specific drop-off & pick-up procedures linked at the top of this page.
We’ve got most things covered – lunch, snacks, water, limitless fun, and so on. We’d love if you could send a labeled water bottle with your child, since it means less wasted plastic and a generally happier planet. Optionally, campers can bring a face covering to wear whenever wanted. If you decide to bring lunch, please label it with your child’s name. Keep an eye out for announcements at camp to see when we’re doing special activities, since they might call for special things to bring. Most camps have regular water activities (weather permitting), so it’s a good idea to pack a suit and towel–just in case.
If you’d like to pack extra layers of clothing, you’re welcome to do so, and we’ll have shelving available for storage. Add your child’s name to the tag so we can return anything that gets lost. We generally encourage kids not to bring any personal items to camp (other than the ones mentioned above) so that they don’t get used or damaged by others who may think they are a camp item. We also don’t allow weapons, alcohol, illegal substances or animals on campus at any time (unless a service animal or part of a featured show). Want more info about our policy around camper belongings? You can find that here.
Have medications? Be sure to bring these in a labeled box or bag and in the original packaging. You’ll be asked to fill out a Medication Authorization form when checking in on Day 1 (if you haven’t already). Meds will be kept in HQ and given by directors when needed. Make sure you complete the Medication Authorization form for any meds you are sending to camp.
Any adult performer or visitor who is on-campus (beyond our Curbside Check-in/out area) will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms like staff and campers, and escorted the entire time by one of our staff members. This is for the safety of all children in our care. Parents, guardians, or other pick-up people will not be permitted to come into camp—expect true curbside service.
Lost and found items are kept on a clearly-marked shelf at camp. If you notice that your child has come home without a precious item, please contact your camp location immediately. To make it easier for everyone to find your kid’s stuff, be sure to label it. Items that have not been claimed by the end of the week are donated to a worthy cause the following Friday.
At Steve & Kate’s, we want to support all of our campers and create an environment where campers feel safe and respected. As such, we stand behind and support the ability of campers to use bathroom facilities and pronouns that align with their Gender Identity. And since we have campers that attend Steve & Kate’s that don’t identify as either a girl or boy, we strive to provide gender neutral or private restroom options. If gender neutral bathrooms are not possible at some locations due to the physical limitations, we will work with campers and parents/guardians to determine a safe and comfortable bathroom option.
Your online account is a hub for all things camp. In addition to updating your information and adding Day Passes, your account is also where you’ll find all of your child’s creations. All finished music recordings, camper-created films, stop-motion animations, and images will be uploaded into your account for your viewing (and sharing!) pleasure. We also upload any action shots that were taken of your kid throughout the day. Grab a sneak peek while you are taking a break during the day, or wait until the evening for a grand viewing with the whole family.
Due to local regulations, families attending camp in Boson will also be required to reserve their weekly camp session(s) prior to attending. Once registered, Boston families can navigate to the “Squads” tab within their account to reserve their weekly session(s).
Any unused Day Passes will be automatically refunded in full. If we owe you a refund after the camp season, we’ll take care of that automatically 10 business days after our last camp closes, or sooner if you paid with an electronic check (ACH). Refunds will usually come back to you in the same method you paid. It’s as easy as that. If you need a paper check refund instead, just let your local director know before the last day of camp.
A while back, we had the crazy idea that we should use brand new equipment every summer. Innovation moves fast, and we didn’t think that kids could reach their creative potential using last year’s technology.
The good news for you? At the end of each summer, we sell off the bulk of our equipment, including iPads and other Apple products, cookware, electronics and more, to make room for next year’s inventory. We’ll send out an email to remind everyone once the sale is live. It’s a bonanza.
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