FAQs

Below are the most commonly asked questions about the Academic Camp. After registration, a link to access our online Academic Camp Information Packet with additional information will be sent. If you do not see your question answered below, please do not hesitate to contact our Summer Camp Director:

Catie Weston, Summer Camp Director
summercamps@almadencountryday.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register my child for only one week or part of the academic camp?

Are spaces in the Academic Camp limited?

Are there any discounts on the fees?

What time is drop-off and pick-up?

Drop-off and pick-up times are as follows:

ACDS Academic Camps Schedule
No supervision before 8:45 a.m.
8:45 - 9:00 am	Drop-off
9:00 - 9:10 am	Advocacy Circle
9:10 - 10:00 am	Math time
10:00 - 10:10 am	Break
10:10 - 11:00 am	Math time
11:10 - 11:55 am	Break
11:55 am - 12:00 pm	Wrap-up/Closing
12:00 - 12:10 pm	Option 1: Dismissal and Pick-up; $5 per minute after 12:10 pm; no supervision after 12:25 pm
12:00 - 3:45 pm	Option 2: Volunteer* as camp counselors at the afternoon summer camp

*We would love for our math students to consider volunteering to help at the afternoon summer camp after their math camp day ends. The afternoon summer camp ends at 3:45 pm and volunteers will get credit towards their community involvement requirement for Middle School. Please click here if you are interested in volunteering to help with the afternoon summer camp.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be received in writing by email to summercamps@almadencountryday.org at least 7 days prior to the summer camp start date. For cancellations received at least 7 days prior to start date, a refund will be issued minus a 10% non-refundable administrative fee. No refunds or credits are given for any cancellations made 1-6 days before the start of camp and/or after the camp has started.

Credits/Refunds are not possible for missed day(s) of a camp session.

ACDS reserves the right to cancel any of our camps due to unforeseen circumstances. In addition, all camps are subject to a minimum enrollment. Dates and times are subject to change. We will make our best attempt to notify you of any change or cancellation to a course/camp to which your child is registered 14 days before the start of camp.

What does my child need to bring with them to the Academic Camp?

Water Bottle & Snack: Campers should bring a water bottle, and snacks.

Sunscreen: Please apply sunscreen to your child before the session they are attending. If your child will be attending both a morning and afternoon camp, please note it during the registration process and provide the sunscreen in clearly labeled bag with their name on it so they can reapply it later in the day if needed.

Equipment/Clothing: All students should wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe athletic shoes.

Packed Lunch (if staying for afternoon): If your child is staying for the afternoon summer camp, please provide them with a packed lunch.

Are lunch and/or snacks provided?

Campers for all ACDS camps should bring with them a water bottle and snack in clearly labeled containers.
For those students attending both morning and afternoon camps:
- LUNCH: ACDS has partnered with our lunch provider, Boonli, to offer lunch for those that request it. More information and menus will be sent to parents closer to the start of camp. If not ordering lunch, please provide your child with a packed lunch.
- SNACK: An additional snack should also be packed for those attending both morning and afternoon sessions.