General |
| Q: | If my child does not attend Emerson School, can they attend Summer at Emerson? |
| A: | Absolutely! In fact, about 50% of our campers are non-Emerson students each season.
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| Q: | What grade level should I enter when registering my child for camps? |
| A: | The grade that they will have completed at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. All camps are designed for students who have already completed the grades specified in the camp description. Grade levels are set by the instructors and will not be altered.
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| Q: | Do you accept children who have just completed a Young Fives program? |
| A: | Unfortunately, we do not. Children who have completed a Young Fives program and are going into kindergarten the following year are not yet eligible to attend Summer at Emerson. Once a full year of kindergarten is completed and your child is going into first grade, they will be eligible to attend Summer at Emerson. Incoming Emerson Young Fives students may sign up for the Jump Start on Young Fives camp we offer during the last week of the summer.
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| Q: | Is there extra child care available before and/or after camp hours? |
| A: | Yes! Before camp childcare is available 8:00am–9:00am, and after camp childcare is available 4:00pm–6:00pm. Both operate on a drop-in basis at a rate of $10 per hour, billed to your account at the end of each week of camp. There is a strict $5/minute per child late fee for all campers picked up after 6:00pm. Any camper who arrives before 8:50am or is picked up after 4:10pm will be billed for childcare.
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| Q: | Where can my child keep their things during camp? |
| A: | Each camper will be assigned a locker on the Monday morning of each new week of camp. They are welcome to keep any personal belongings, lunch boxes, water bottles, and camp materials here throughout the week. However, every camper must empty their locker at the end of each week of camp as lockers are reassigned throughout the summer.
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| Q: | Can my child bring their phone with them to camp? |
| A: | Campers should not bring any electronics with them to camp. Video games, laptops, cell phones, and cameras are not allowed. The only exception to this is when needed specifically for a certain camp. In those cases, electronic devices can be used during camp time ONLY and then stored away in their locker or at the Summer at Emerson office. Electronic devices are not to be used at recess or in before or after camp child care.
If you need to get a message to your child during the camp day, you are always welcome to send us an email at summer@emerson-school.org or call/text us at (734) 660-5108.
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| Q: | What if my child loses something while at camp? |
| A: | We have a lost and found near our sign-in/sign-out area. Any items left behind at the end of each week of camp (water bottles, jackets, shoes, etc) will be placed in this area.
Summer at Emerson is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen belongings. We highly recommend that campers do not bring valuable items with them to camp, even if those items are kept in their locker throughout the day. If a camper chooses to bring personal belongings with them to camp, it is their responsibility to keep track of them.
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Health |
| Q: | What if my child needs medicine while at camp? |
| A: | Campers who require medication during camp must have a completed Medication Authorization Form on file with us. This can be found in our Document Center online. Prescription medications require a physician’s signature, and all medications must be submitted to the Summer Office in their original containers. No camper may be in possession of any medications. Medication will remain in the Summer Medical Office and dispensed to campers as needed. This includes emergency medication for allergic reactions, prescription medications, and over-the-counter medications. Our Summer Medical Professional, Lauren Vemuri, will collect any necessary camper medications and forms on the Monday morning of each new week of camp.
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| Q: | Is Summer at Emerson a nut-free camp? |
| A: | Summer at Emerson is not a nut-free camp. Children with allergies will have alternative options for snack if necessary. We will make all accommodations possible to make everyone comfortable and safe this summer.
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| Q: | Should I send my child with sunscreen? |
| A: | Please apply sunscreen to your child before they arrive at camp. If a second application is needed, please provide sunscreen that is clearly marked with your child’s full name to the Summer Office. We highly recommend bringing spray sunscreens. We will remind campers to reapply sunscreen after lunch, before going out for recess. A sunscreen application waiver must be completed online at the time of registration before we can assist your child. Summer at Emerson cannot supply sunscreen for any camper.
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Finance |
| Q: | What is your refund policy? |
| A: | Camp balances will be refunded for withdrawals made before May 2nd, 2025. Those who wish to withdraw after this date are responsible for the full camp fee. Exceptions will only be considered for medical circumstances with a signed doctor’s note.
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General |
| Q: | What if I have more questions? |
| A: | Please contact us via email, call, or text: summer@emerson-school.org or (734) 660-5108.
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