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Absolutely! We hope you will join us this summer. We look forward to meeting you! 

 

 

• Week 1: June 10-14
• Week 2: June 17-21
• Week 3: June 24-28
• Week 4: July 8-12
• Week 5: July 15-19
• Week 6: July 22-26
• Week 7: July 29 - August 2
   

We offer half-day camps (9AM-12PM) as well as a full-day Fun with Friends camp (9AM-4PM). Families can also choose to enroll in our "Afternoon Add-On" program which allows their child to attend a half-day camp and then join Fun with Friends for the remainder of the afternoon.  

Camp themes range from ballet to board games to graphic design and everywhere in between. Check out the complete camp catalog here.

All children ages 3-13 are welcome to attend camp! Eligibility is determined by your child's age during their registered camp week(s). Please note that campers must be independently toilet trained and able to use the restroom with minimal assistance.

As you can see from our full camp catalog, we have themes for all ages and interests! We utilize all of our 11-acre campus so each group has their own age-appropriate environment to learn and play.

• Morning Extension: To better accommodate families' working hours. Campers enjoy early morning play and activities starting at 7:30AM. [$25/week]
   
• Lunch Bunch: For children who attend a half-day camp and need to refuel before heading home. All Lunch Bunch campers will join Fun with Friends to eat together from 12-1PM. [Parents must supply all food and drink; $40/week]
   
• Afternoon Add-On: For children who attend a half-day camp and want to extend the fun! All Afternoon Add-On campers will join Fun with Friends to eat together from 12-1PM before enjoying the second half of the day together from 1-4PM. [Parents must supply all food and drink; $90/week]
   
• Evening Extension: For children who just don’t want to leave! Keep the good times coming until final pickup at 5:30PM. [$25/week]

Summer camp staff are a combination of FSW faculty, administrators, parents, and alumni. We also partner with select local organizations to provide specialized, high-level programming.

All FSW summer camp employees are required to complete a background check and complete mandatory safety training in areas like:

• First aid
• EpiPen administration
• Safety procedures
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging
• Leadership development 

We have established partnerships with trusted organizations and businesses to provide specialized programming. A few of this year's partners include:

• Soccer Shots
• Port City Football Club
• Tippi Toes
• VineyardAppCamp

To register your child, please create an online account with CampSite and follow the instructions provided.

RegistER HERE

 

Most half-day camps are approximately $190 for the week, and the full-day Fun with Friends camp is $237 per week. Add-on services include "Morning Extension" for $25/week; "Lunch Bunch" for $40/week; "Afternoon Add-On" for $90/week; and "Evening Extension" for $25/week.

Each camp requires a $25 deposit per child with full payment due the week before camp begins. An invoice will be sent to the email address(es) provided during registration.

Yes, lots! 

• Early Bird Pricing: Register between February 15th and March 10th to receive 10% off!
   
• Full Summer Discount: Register for all 7 weeks of camp, (half-day and/or full-day) and receive a 15% discount.
   
• Sibling Discount: Receive $10 off half-day camps and $15 off Fun with Friends full-day camp for all siblings. (Half-day siblings may be enrolled in different camps, but all siblings must attend Fun with Friends to receive the full-day discount). 
   
• Referral Discount: Refer a friend who successfully enrolls and you'll receive $50 off your registration.

While camp schedules are flexible and subject to change, you can expect a typical day to look like this: 

Morning Extension (7:30AM-9AM)

• Early morning drop off begins at 7:30AM. Campers will have supervised play and choice activity stations at the Fun with Friends building until 8:55AM.
• Half-day campers are escorted to their designated area at 9AM. 

Half-Day Camps & Fun with Friends (9AM-12PM)

• Regular drop off begins at 8:50AM.

• Campers will have supervised play and choice activity stations in their designated area until 9AM.

• Camp is in session from 9AM-12PM.

• Half-day campers are escorted to their parents and/or pick-up location at 12PM.

• Lunch Bunch and Afternoon Add-On campers are escorted to the Fun with Friends building for lunch. 

Lunch (12-1PM)

• Campers enjoy lunch together on the pavilion and then have supervised play and choice activity stations until 1PM. (Please note that parents are responsible for packing all snacks/food/drinks).

Fun with Friends (1-4PM)

• Camp is in session from 1-4PM.

• Campers are escorted to their parents and/or pick-up location at 4PM.

• Evening Extension campers remain in the Fun with Friends building for additional playtime. 

Evening Extension (4-5:30PM)

• Evening Extension campers will have supervised play and choice activity stations until 5:30PM.

 

We ask all campers to come prepared to learn and play with the following:

• Small backpack
• Closed-toe shoes
• Water bottle
• Snack
• Sunscreen already applied by morning drop off with additional sunscreen in their backpack
• Full change of clothes including underwear and socks

Speciality camp materials may be specified by the instructor prior to camp start date.

If your child requires medication or has allergy concerns, please provide these details in advance on the required medical forms so that we may inform instructors and form a team approach to support your camper.

All campers should arrive at camp with sunscreen already applied and additional sunscreen provided in their backpack. Campers should also bring an insulated water bottle to camp each day. Water refill stations are available to all students whenever needed.

On days of extreme heat and/or humidity, camp staff will determine the appropriate amount of time spent outside to ensure the safety of all campers.

All camp staff are first aid, CPR, and EpiPen trained to ensure a safe environment for all children.

If a camper develops a fever or presents with an illness during camp hours, parents or guardians will be contacted and asked to pick up the camper as soon as possible. Children need to be fever-free or illness-free for 24 hours before returning to camp.

In the unlikely event of a serious medical emergency, camp staff will notify all emergency contacts and arrange for potential emergency transportation. 

We are committed to building a safe, healthy learning community where cooperation, trust, and respect are the dominant themes. The two universal rules we uplift in spirit are to (1) “Treat others the way you want to be treated," or stated in our Montessori classrooms as “Be gentle with yourself and with others;" and (2) "Stop when someone asks you to stop." 

Underlying our rules are assumed standards of behavior that are common to most caring camp and school environments. Campers should always:

• Be present and ready to learn/listen when camp begins.
• Be attentive and involved in camp activities.
• Attend camp unless excused by illness or unavoidable family circumstances.
• Put forth their best effort to improve academic, physical, artistic, and social/emotional skills.
• Take care of the school, personal belongings, and themselves.
• Set a positive example and encourage others to do the same.
•  Be inclusive and considerate of others’ feelings and maintain a supportive tone.
• Respect each person’s point of view.
• Try to work out problems through discussion before seeking an adult's help.
• Take an active role in community decision-making.