Hope Kids Camp

Is registration required?

Yes. This is a registration only event. Registration is online only.

When will registration open?

May 1st through June 9th, providing space is available.

How do I register?

Here, beginning May 1st. 

What is the grade requirement for Kids Camp?

Children must be entering Kindergarten through entering 5th grade.  

What if my child is eligible to enter Kindergarten, but attending preschool in 2022-2023?

Unfortunately due to limited space, children entering preschool, including UPK, are NOT eligible for Kids Camp, even if they are turning 5 this fall.

How are the grades organized for camp?

Two grades per range: Entering K/1st; Entering 2nd/3rd; Entering 4th/5th

How do I register to be with a friend?

If you are the same ‘team’ grade as your friend you may request to be together. (Ie. Kindergarten&1st or 2nd&3rd or 4th&5th), may be together. To be together you need to know which group your friend is choosing and choose the same one at the time of registration.

Once you’ve submitted your registration no changes can be made.

How will I know what group my child is registered in?

On the registration link, when asked to enter the child’s information, you will be asked to pick a grade range, and within that grade range you will choose which group letter you want. The grade range and group letter is what you want to share with your child’s friend.

Will I be able to see the names of other children registered when I sign up my child?

No.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel by sending an email to kidscamp@sharethehope.org

Financial policy regarding sick children and refunds:

If your child cannot attend the full week of camp due to illness or injury and a doctor note is provided, a full refund will be given.
Partial refunds are not given. Once a child attends the first day of camp, no refunds will be given, even if they are sent home due to illness.
A “no show” to camp will not be given a refund or receive prorated fees.

Before camp, you will receive a packet from us with crucial drop off and pick up information. They will be mailed 2 weeks prior to the start of camp to the address you provided when you registered.

Drop off Time:

A specific time will be assigned in your packet, between 8:45 and 9 AM.

Procedure:

Parent/guardian will drop child(ren) off at an assigned location by driving through a drop off area and checking in with a volunteer. The drop off location will be based on the youngest child in the family. Children will then be escorted to their first area by a volunteer.
A child cannot be dropped off at camp without the proper registration ID tag, provided in your registration packet.

Pick Up Time:

Noon

Procedure:

Parents will park. Once parked, parents will wait behind a line away from the children while final head counts are completed by the small group leaders.
Once clear, a security/parking volunteer will announce to parents which grades are clear for pick up.
Children will be outside in an assigned area marked by their group letter.
If you have multiple children to pick up, you will need to walk to each area with your family security code and pick each child up.
Each child is securely identified with a nametag and will not be released without the family security code.
The authorized adult must show the proper security tag that matches the child’s ID tag. You can take a picture of the security number to share with multiple pick up persons.

What if I am going to carpool with another family?

For drop off: Please be sure you have all of the check in information, including the child’s name tag and window sign for the friend’s children. Check in will not be completed without this information. If you need a second set please make a copy.

For Pick Up: Please be sure you have the group number and proper security tag (or picture of security tag on your phone) for all children.

Can I pick my child up early or drop off late due to appointments?

No. There is no early pick up or late drop off, there are no exceptions to this policy.

What is the procedure for safe drop off and pick up?

Each child is securely identified with a nametag and will not be released without the family security code.

Arrival Time:

You will be given a specific arrival time for pick up and drop off.  Please adhere to this time as it will relieve traffic congestion and allow pick up and drop off to run smoothly. Please do not come early.

Drop Off:

Parent/guardian will drop child(ren) off at an assigned location by driving through a drop off area and checking in with a volunteer. Children will then be escorted to their first area by a volunteer. The drop off location will be based on the youngest child in the family.

Pick Up:

A recommended location to park for picking up your child will be included with your registration packet. Parents will have to pick up each child at their assigned area, if you have multiple children to pick up you will need to walk to each area to your family security code and pick each child up.

Crucial Drop off and Pick up information Packets
A Camper Packet will be available for pick up in the Kids Lobby in July. We will let you know when they are available. These must be picked up before July18th.

What if I am going to carpool with another family?

Please be sure you have the pick up authorization information for all children, all of the check in information, including the window sign for the friend’s children, and any tags that belong to those children. Check in will not be completed without this information. If you need a second set please make a copy.

Can I pick my child up early or drop off late due to appointments?

No. There is no early pick up or late drop off.

What will a typical day include?

Groups will rotate to different activity stations both indoors and outdoors. The children rotate as a small group with their leaders, throughout the morning. One of these rotations will be snack time.

A daily snack will be served.

See “Wellness Information” section for information about allergy concerns.

Will my child stay in the same group each day?

Yes. All children will stay with the same Small Group and with the same Small Group leaders all week.

Does my child need to pass a health screen to attend?

Children attending camp must pass the health screen which can be found here: sharethehope.org/ministries/kids

Will First Aid attendants be on site?

Yes, there will be a First Aid station for minor cuts and bruises.

Can my child bring medication to camp?

Only emergency medication such as an inhaler, or an Epi Pen that is needed for nonfood related emergencies, such as seasonal allergies.

Medication must be listed on the registration form.

Children arriving with medication that was not listed on the registration form will be re-routed to a different check in area, delaying check in for that family.

Snack Allergy Information:

We will be serving allergen free snacks that are peanut, tree nut, dairy, milk and gluten free. The snack may be manufactured in a facility that manufactures peanut, tree nut, dairy, milk and/or gluten. Once the snacks are purchased, please check our website under the fact sheet to see what specific snacks were purchased. Please direct allergy questions to hopekids@sharethehope.org

Child Illness or injury during camp:

A child will be taken to the First Aid station where an attendant will administer First Aid. The parents will be called. In the event of illness, the child will need to be picked up.

If your child presents any symptoms from the health screen during the camp day, the parent/guardian will be called to pick up the child.  In order to return the child must be symptom free for 24 hours. 

We ask that you have someone on call each day that is immediately available so that they can pick up a child within 20 minutes or less of being contacted.

Outdoor safety:

Children are welcome to bring a water bottle (preferably a disposable water bottle), which should be labeled with their name. Please note that any items your child brings with them will be their responsibility for the length of the camp day. Water will be provided throughout the day and at snack time.

Sneakers or rubber soled shoes

Shoes are required so that a child can run safely. Socks are required due to land inflatables. If a child wears sandals or flip flops, that will likely restrict them from safely participating in the outdoor games.

Sun Screen

Due to the outdoor activities. We highly recommend you apply a layer of sunscreen to your child each morning.

Will there be security on campus?

We will have Hope volunteers, trained in basic emergency situations, and parking volunteers.  Both groups are there to assist with the overall safety during camp hours.  

Will the building be open during camp hours?

No.  Access to the building & grounds will be restricted to Hope staff and volunteers only. Members of the public will not have access. 

Free.  For campers, parents, and siblings.  This is a family friendly, memory-making activity.  Details will be provided during camp.