This page may help you with any questions that you may have about Cedardale / Groveland Summer Day Camp. We have tried to think of questions, you as a parent may want answers to and ones that seemed to get asked a lot. Answers to the most frequently asked questions can be found below. Just click on a question that you want the answer to.
1. How many weeks must a child go to camp?
2. Why can't I send my child on week 2 then week 5?
3. What is the ratio of campers to counselors?
4. What is the Tax ID number for the camp?
5. Can my child be a C.I.T.?
6. What are the hours of camp?
7. Do you have extended care for my child?
8. Do you have bussing?
9. What if my child gets hurt at camp?
10. When do I need to send my health form in?
11. Can I send medications to camp?
12. When do I pay my bill?
13. How much money should I send on snack bar day?
14. What do we do if it rains?
15. Should I pack a lunch or snack for my child?
16. Can I cancel a camp week or weeks?
Q. How many weeks must a child go to camp?
A. We require that you send your child for a minimum of 2 weeks. You can send them for any amount over 2 weeks such as weeks 3, 4, 5, etc.
** The first 2 weeks must be consecutive!**
Q. Why can't I send my child on week 2 then week 5?
A. We believe that your child must attend our camp for 2 consecutive weeks to begin with. This allows your child to be comfortable with our camp environment. After the 2 consecutive weeks have been completed you can then break up any additional complete weeks. For example, start with week 1&2 and return for an additional week on week 6.
Q. What is the ratio of campers to counselors?
A. Our camper to counselor ratio can range from 5 - 8 depending on the activity that your child is at.
Q. What is the Tax ID number for the camp?
A. Cedardale's Tax ID# is 04-257-9229
A. To be eligible for our C.I.T. program your child must be 13 years old and they must have been part of our camp program the previous year in the 12 group.
Q. What are the hours of camp?
A. Our camp hours are from 9:30am to 3:35pm.
Q. Do you have extended care for my child?
A. We offer extended care for working parents. The hours are as follows...
Morning has an early drop off that starts no earlier than 7:30am.
Afternoon has late pickup that ends promptly at 5:30pm. Check the Tuition page for costs.
A. Bus transportation is available to certain towns that surround Groveland. The bus route is mailed out to families who are using bussing in June. You can also check out the bus routes online. Click here.
Q. What if my child gets hurt at camp?
A. We have a camp nurse on staff during the days normal camp hours.
Q. When do I need to send my health form in?
A. Health forms are sent to you in your application packet. The health forms must be sent in prior to your child's first week of camp.
Q. Can I send medications to camp?
A. If your child needs to take medication during the camp day you can send it in to camp. It must be in sent in its original container. Please no plastic bags!
A. You can send money into the camp at any time if you choose before we send out the bills. This may help you pay towards your child's tuition if you sign up early (Please include your child's full name and the weeks of camp on the check).
An official bill will be sent to you in the first week in June. This must be paid before your child's first week of camp. Please don't bring in checks while dropping your child off. It is just a very busy time in the morning while we are checking in the campers.
Q. How much money should I send on snack bar day?
A. Snack bar day is on Friday. We sell candy, popcorn and slush to the campers. Everything is inexpensive. Two dollars is enough. You can send more if you like, we just request that you keep it to a reasonable amount. Your child is responsible for their money.
A. We have camp! We have many covered buildings to help everyone stay dry. We just go to our rainy day schedule. Please send you child to camp with the appropriate clothing for a rainy day.
Q. Should I pack a lunch or snack for my child?
A. No, there is no need to send your child to camp with a lunch. We provide lunch and snacks during the day.
**If your child is on a special diet that they must follow or doesn't like what we are serving, you can send a lunch in. We can refrigerate it if necessary.
A. Yes you can, as long as all cancellations are made by March 1st. If you cancel after that date you will still be billed for the week or weeks.
