Geneva Day School

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Geneva’s camp hours? Camp is in session from 9:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m, with an extended day available from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
2. What should my camper wear? Lightweight summer play clothes are considered appropriate dress. All campers are provided with a cotton Geneva Camp T-shirt which may also be worn.

   Hats are suggested for outside play. Sun screen is advisable, and should be applied at home, as camp staff do not apply sunscreen.

3. Do I need to pack a lunch for my camper? Children can either bring a lunch or order a catered lunch through the Geneva Office. Milk and water are provided.

   Nutritious snacks are provided daily for campers too, and are often the items prepared in the cooking center.

4. What if I forget to pack a lunch for my camper? Contact the Geneva Office by 10 a.m. and inquire if there are extra lunches.
5. Will I need a bag for camp? We ask that each child bring a tote-bag to Camp everyday with his/her name clearly marked. All personal articles should also be marked.

   Tote-bags are available in the office for purchase.

6. How are older and younger camps grouped? Two-year-olds and young three-year-olds begin Camp inside the building in self-contained classrooms, and are later scheduled for outside play. Older three’s, four’s and five’s begin Camp outside on the playground, and are later scheduled inside in a large room for various activities.
7. Is transportation provided? Transportation is provided by parents only.
8. Do I need to fill out a medical form for my camper? All campers must have on file with the Office completed and signed current Health and Emergency Information Forms prior to beginning camp.

    

Questions about Enrolling and Getting Accepted into Camp

9. When do you accept applications for summer camp? Applications are accepted beginning in February for children of Geneva Presbyterian Church members, those enrolled in Geneva Day School, their siblings, and children who will attend Geneva Day School in September. These applications have priority until March. All other applications may be mailed in or hand delivered at any time. They will be processed beginning in March in the order in which they were received in the office.
10. When do acceptance letters get mailed out? The completed Application Form must be returned to the school along with a deposit equal to 25% of the fee for each session. Letters of Acceptance will be mailed in March. The balance is due by April 1.
11. What is your withdrawal policy? In case of cancellations, this deposit will be refunded (less a $15 processing fee per session) until April 14. Once camp fees are paid, 75% is refundable if a camper withdraws up to thirty days before a session begins. No fees are refunded due to absence or withdrawing less than 30 days prior the beginning of a session.

 

Notices:
A Special Word About The 2 and Young 3 Year Old Children We want your children’s first camp experiences to be positive and enjoyable. For this reason we recommend that parents of two-year-olds and young three-years-olds register their children for two consecutive sessions. This will help them adjust to what may be their first exposure to an organized group setting without their parents. We also strongly recommend that children in this age group not stay for an extended day. The many transitions involved may be distressing for young children.
The Board of Directors reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. If this becomes necessary, parents will be notified thirty days prior to the beginning of a session. Fees paid for any canceled session will be refunded.
Geneva Summer Camp for Young Children was established in 1978, is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care. Geneva Summer Camp for Young children admits children ages two through five on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, sex, religion or national origin.