FAQ

Just like last summer, we are committed to operating the 2021 camp season for you and your family. However, during this time of uncertainty, we would like to provide you some comfort and flexibility when enrolling in camp for 2021.

If you enroll in camp and your plans change or you have concerns about your child attending camp this summer, you can cancel and receive a refund or credit according to our policy. Our policy encourages early decisions so as not to affect other customers or our ability to efficiently deliver our programs and is based on the fact that supplies are purchased for your child in March. Because we cover registration fees for you, all cancellations for a refund will incur a $30 cancellation fee (per camp) to cover administrative costs.

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• Receive a full refund through March 31, 2021
• Receive a 75% refund April 1 – May 30, 2021. No refunds will be given after May 30, 2021.
• Starting June 1, 2021, cancellations will receive a full credit as long as the cancellation is made at least two weeks in advance of the camp start date. This credit can be used for a different week of camp during the summer or camp in the future. Cancellations made within two weeks of the camp start date are not eligible for credits. There are no refunds or credits for missed sessions.

Please note that camps purchased with account credit can only be issued an account credit in the event that you’d like to cancel.

We are fully committed to operating our camps this summer. We hope you will join us!

All of our registration is done online. Please click on one of the enroll buttons at the top of any one of our pages.

Our tax ID number is 20-0744590. This number is also on your email confirmation. Please keep this confirmation for your records. This can act as a receipt for your flexible spending account or child care tax credit. If you lose your receipt please go to the Family Login link on our Home Page and login to have a new confirmation sent to you.

Each camper should bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks each day. Since we have an outdoor component, a small water bottle is advisable. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Please see our policy and waiver concerning the application of sunscreen under our FAQ Risk Management category. Electronic devices are not permitted at camp and will be confiscated until picked up by a parent. 

We have a “no-cell phone or tablet” policy at Club SciKidz Summer Camps.

Please click here to read our Parent Letter and Camp Policy regarding cell phones, the Internet, and other technologies.

Please click here to see The Typical Daily Schedule 

Our half day option is only available for the P-K Group. The half day camper’s day will go from 9-1pm. Pack a lunch and snacks. They will have recess after lunch but will miss our outdoor component in the afternoon and some science activities. But, they will receive three full sessions of science in the morning. If they are already going to school we recommend the full day camp.

The camp hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your child no earlier than 8:30am unless you have paid for the Pre camp services.

Pre-camp hours start at 8am and cost $25 for the week.

Post-camp hours extend the day from 4-5:30pm and cost $35 for the week.

Structured activities are provided for each of these sessions.

You can purchase these services on a daily basis if necessary.

Campers may be dropped off anytime between 8:30-9:00 am, and must be picked up by 4:00 pm. The camp runs between 9-4pm.

Led by our Extended Day Director and infectiously enthusiastic staff, the Pre and Post Camp program is an exciting enrichment opportunity to experiment, create and explore a variety of topics.
Campers staying for our new extended day program can participate in a variety of activities and experiments. Your child might build a robot, paint a mural or portrait, use their forensic skills to solve a mystery, participate in a challenging scavenger hunt, play a game of chess, or just read a good book.
How it works.

1. Regular camp hours are from 9-4pm.
2. Pre Camp extended day hours are from 8-9pm. $25 per week.
3. Post Camp extended day hours are available from 3-5:30pm, $35 per week.
4. Parents can sign-up for only the hours they need. You can choose from an additional 1-3 hours after camp ends.
5. You sign-up for extended care when you sign-up for summer camp using our online registration form.
6. If you have any questions about our Extended Day Program, call us at 678-398- 7683.

We have extended day services at all of our locations. Campers that are picked up later than 5:30pm will incur additional charges at the rate of $1.00 per minute. Please do not try to drop your child off before 8am. In a pinch, you can pay the daily rate ($5 for Pre and $7 for Post Camp) that morning if you just need services for that day. All parents should make sure they record the Director’s cell phone in case they need to communicate emergencies during the day.

Each camper will receive one t-shirt with each week they register for camp. T-shirts ARE required to be worn each day of camp. Additional shirts can be purchased at the time of registration for $12.

Club SciKidz does have an outdoor component in the afternoons each day. Campers are involved in team and skill building activities with their age group. Activities include: kick ball, soccer, basketball, tug-of-war, water games (Thursdays), team challenges etc.

Also, campers have playground time for 30 minutes after lunch.

In order to gain the most from their camp experience and not to disrupt the structure of the camp, we do not allow partial weeks. We suggest planning early to ensure you camper can attend a full week of camp.

If your child is only three years old now and will not be four until the summer, we will accept their registration as long as they will be four years old before their week of camp begins.

We accept all credit and debit cards using our online registration service. To register, go to our registration page by clicking on “Enroll Now”. Our registration service also accepts checks.

If the camp is full, it will be marked as “full” when you try to register. You will have the option of being placed on a waiting list. At this point you do have the capability of choosing another camp that has space. If we are able to move your registration over to our active camp list, you will receive an email. If you have already registered for a different camp, please contact our office via email at support@clubscikidz.com, or by phone at (678) 398-7683, so we can make the necessary account adjustment.

If you wish your child to be placed with friends or siblings please let us know in advance by making note on the registration form. We can accommodate this request as long as they are in the same age group. Our age groups are 4-5 year olds, 6-8 year olds,  9-11 year olds, and 12-15 year olds.

Club SciKidz does not permit non-campers (parents or unregistered students) to sit in on our camps. We require all of our employees to undergo thorough background and reference checks. We understand that parents are very interested in what their children are doing at camp.  We have, therefore, created our Family Day event. Family Day takes place on Friday afternoons to provide parents with an opportunity to view their camper’s projects and get a better understanding of their child’s camp experience.

Safety measures include:

• Club SciKidz personnel will ensure that hats are being worn if campers bring a hat to camp. If the Permission to  Apply Sunscreen  has been signed by parent/guardian, the Director(s) will assist in reapplying sunscreen.
• Children at all camp sites will have regular access to water fountains or drinking water taps. Campers should remember to bring their own water bottles and to fill up throughout the day.
• Club SciKidz counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day.

In addition, please download our Guidelines for Outdoor Play.

The base price for our full day camp is $275. Our half day option for P-K is $235. Camps are priced based on the amount of supplies necessary to build projects and conduct experiments. These are camps that have an extraordinary amount of project supplies. Many of our robot and advanced science camps would be included.

Yes, we offer a variety of  early bird discounts starting in October and extending until the first week in January.

We also have a very generous referral program available in January.  You should make sure you are on our mailing list to receive discount notices. We also offer multi-session discounts of $10 off multiple camps and multi-sibling discounts of $10 off for more than one camper. Some of these discount will be taken automatically and some require a that you enter our discount code. The multi-session and multi-sibling discounts are taken automatically.

Every year Club SciKidz/Tech Scientific makes available a large number of scholarships for our camps with our Shelby Jean Scholarship Program. These are 100% scholarships to families that need assistance providing the camp experience for their children. Requirements require a letter explaining your financial circumstances, a reference from your child’s teacher, and a brief letter from your child expressing their desire to attend our science and technology camps. One scholarship per family please!

Please click here to download the application and start the scholarship process.

Yes, and there is no charge for this service! Your request must be in writing (email support@clubscikidz.com), and we will accommodate your request as long as there is room in the new camp or location.

Just like last summer, we are committed to operating the 2021 camp season for you and your family. However, during this time of uncertainty, we would like to provide you some comfort and flexibility when enrolling in camp for 2021.

If you enroll in camp and your plans change or you have concerns about your child attending camp this summer, you can cancel and receive a refund or credit according to our policy. Our policy encourages early decisions so as not to affect other customers or our ability to efficiently deliver our programs and is based on the fact that supplies are purchased for your child in March. Because we cover registration fees for you, all cancellations for a refund will incur a $30 cancellation fee (per camp) to cover administrative costs.

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• Receive a full refund through March 31, 2021
• Receive a 75% refund April 1 – May 30, 2021. No refunds will be given after May 30, 2021.
• Starting June 1, 2021, cancellations will receive a full credit as long as the cancellation is made at least two weeks in advance of the camp start date. This credit can be used for a different week of camp during the summer or camp in the future. Cancellations made within two weeks of the camp start date are not eligible for credits. There are no refunds or credits for missed sessions.

Please note that camps purchased with account credit can only be issued an account credit in the event that you’d like to cancel.

We are fully committed to operating our camps this summer. We hope you will join us!

.To register, go to our registration page by clicking on “Enroll”. We all major credit, and debit cards as well as your personal check. We also accept checks at our camp locations to pay for additional t-shirts and extended day services.

If you’re registering a camper under the age of 13 and they’re attending a day camp this summer, you may be able to apply paid tuition toward child and dependent care credit.

This is what the IRS website says.

“The cost of day camp can count as an expense towards the child and dependent care credit. Expenses for overnight camps do not qualify. The credit is generally 20% to 35% of non-reimbursed expenses; up to $3,000 in expenses for one child and up to $6,000 for two or more children. The actual credit is also based on your income.”

Please note: Club SciKidz does not offer tax advice. Consult your accountant or tax professional before filing. Your employer may have established a Flexible Spending Account, consult your HR Department to see if your plan covers day camps.

Club SciKidz is introducing several new camps that include:

Camp Young Bot Programmer Grades 1-2

Our NEWEST addition of Robots! Meet “Dash and Dot” and experience a whole different way of programming robots. Using games with animation and stories, kids learn to program these bots with light, sound, sensors, and movement, understand the basics of coding, and are introduced to the world of computer science fundamentals. Programming is thought to be the next language that all campers need to learn and we make it fun!

Camp Little Coder Grades P-K

Our Camp Little Coder utilizes the KIBO robot, which introduces children to coding by allowing children to program and decorate their robots in creative ways that suit their interests. These are robots that teach kids to code even before they can read and write.

Camp WaterBotics Grades 6-8

WaterBotics is an innovative, underwater robotics camp curriculum. Teams of students work together to design, build, program, test and redesign underwater robots, made of LEGO® and other components. Students engage in a series of design challenges or “missions” that gradually increases in complexity and ultimately leads to a fully functional underwater robot capable of maneuvering in a three-foot deep pool. This introduces students to the concept of iterative design and demonstrates the value of testing and redesign.

Our camps are for children and teens grades PK-9. Each camp description has a recommended participation age.

Club SciKidz carefully considers the grade range for each course as we receive feedback from our instructors, parents, and campers.  Our age policy is to allow you to take a course provided you meet the age requirement which is the rising grade level your child will reach when they start the following school year. Example: If you see a course for grades 4-7 and your child is currently in second grade and will be a third grader by the fall, you can register your child for that course.

Please note that you will see some camps listed in the multiple grade categories. As children move towards middle school age, parents can choose to place their child in an older age camp, depending on the child’s abilities and experience with the subject matter. However, be aware that the older group’s conversation will sometimes turn more mature.

Please contact us with questions.

Since we have taken into account many considerations in matching our age groups and camp themes, we generally like to adhere to those requirements. Please remember that an age group contains not only a certain intellectual and skill set, but also a certain level of social maturity. These requirements allow Club SciKidz to meet the needs of each camper. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at 678-493-5651.

As part of our standard health and safety operating procedures during camp, we work to reduce the spread of communicable illness or disease through regular, rigorous hand washing and facility cleaning, as well as ensuring that campers or staff who are unwell stay home and get well.

Additionally, our camp staff will now adopt the following daily protocols:

• Wipe down all surfaces (door handles, camper desks, lunch tables, etc.) using disinfectant spray between rotations and at the end of each day.
• Avoid high-fives, handshakes and hugs and adjust games and celebrations to decrease person-to-person transmission.
• Wash their hands regularly and oversee the hand-washing of every camper before and after snack and lunch, and after using the restroom.
• Campers will use hand sanitizer before they enter the camp doors and sign-in and when they leave each day.

Club SciKidz does not permit non-campers (parents or unregistered students) to sit in on our camps. We require all of our employees to undergo thorough background and reference checks. We understand that parents are very interested in what their children are doing at camp.  We have, therefore, created our Family Day event. Family Day takes place on Friday afternoons to provide parents with an opportunity to view their camper’s projects and get a better understanding of their child’s camp experience.

Safety is our number one goal at Club SciKidz. All of our campers are supervised 100% of the time. We do not allow cell phones and other electronic devices at camp because most of them have built-in cameras and we do not have the ability to monitor internet use. Each camp location has a number of staff that are trained in CPR and First Aid. There is also a first aid kit available.

All staff go through emergency and crisis management training. Staff are never allowed to be alone with children. All of our staff must pass state and national background checks.

If your child has to be given medications at camp, you must fill out our medical form and take that form to camp on the first day. All medications must be given to our Camp Director at check-in. The medication must be in original containers that identify the prescribing physician (if a prescription drug), the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. The medication will be dispensed as instructed by you. This policy also includes Epi-Pens. Campers are not allowed to hold onto their Epi-Pens.

Download Form Here

Safety measures include:

• Club SciKidz personnel will ensure that hats are being worn if campers bring a hat to camp. If the Permission to  Apply Sunscreen  has been signed by parent/guardian, the Director(s) will assist in reapplying sunscreen.
• Children at all camp sites will have regular access to water fountains or drinking water taps. Campers should remember to bring their own water bottles and to fill up throughout the day.
• Club SciKidz counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day.

In addition, please download our Guidelines for Outdoor Play.

Club SciKidz camps are blanketed with a variety of insurance policies. These include: General Liability, Accident and Medical, an Umbrella Liability Policy and Sexual Molestation.

Employees receive a combination of online and in-person training before the camp season begins. The training includes Club SciKidz Camp Staff Training Package, where we  provide frontline staff with foundational knowledge in the areas of camp-centered leadership, creating community, reducing injuries and illness, bullying prevention, risk management, and recognizing and reporting child abuse.

Counselors also go through core competency training in their particular subject areas with a combination of online and hands-on courses.

When filling out our online registration form, please list all allergies and medications that need to be administered. You may bring any medications the first day of camp with written instructions describing frequency and dosage. The medical authorization form must be brought the first day of camp. Medications must be provided in their original containers.

Download Form Here

Epi-Pens must be given to the Camp Director on Monday mornings. Epi Pens are not allowed to be kept in the camper’s classroom or on the person of the camper. In extreme allergy situations the camp counselor will have access to the Epi Pen in their classroom.

Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free zone.

When filling out our online registration form, please list all allergies and medications that need to be administered. You may bring any medications the first day of camp with written instructions describing frequency and dosage. The medical authorization form must be brought the first day of camp. Medications must be provided in their original containers.

Download Form Here

Epi-Pens must be given to the Camp Director on Monday mornings. Epi Pens are not allowed to be kept in the camper’s classroom or on the person of the camper. In extreme allergy situations the camp counselor will have access to the Epi Pen in their classroom.

Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free zone.

Club SciKidz does not provide any food service to campers. Parents should be sure to pack a snack and drink for the morning, and lunch and a drink for the lunch hour. In addition, if your child is enrolled in the Post Camp services it is advisable to pack an extra drink and snack.

Club SciKidz instructors are trained to handle special circumstances to a limited extent. We have found that if children are able to function without an aide at school, they generally do very well at camp. If your child does require an aide at school, you must ensure that an aide accompanies your child to camp. All aides must be at least 18 years of age and not related to the camper. Over the years we have had many children with special needs and they usually do very well. However, if for some reason it is determined that camp is not a suitable for your child, the total tuition for camp is non-refundable per our cancelation policy. Please call us if you have any additional questions. 678-493-5651

The Camper Welcome Packet is a four page document containing very specific information about our camps. The packet delivers specific information about, required forms, extended hours, fees, tax id #, what you should and should not bring to camp, our medication policy, etc.

Camper Welcome Packet

If you forget your password you may request it from our registration service by clicking the “Family Login” link at the top of our page.

When you complete the camp registration, you will receive an email describing your family’s online account. Please safely store this information. Your login informationestablished during registration will allow you access to your account where you can see what camps you have registered for. You can also print off statements for company flex plans and child tax credits.

The “Family Login” is at the top of any of our website pages.