Camps All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.
F.C.P.A. CAMP GUIDE REGISTRATION for CAMPS IS UNDERWAY! REGISTER by May 6 and SAVE $8! See the registration page for details. Refunds/Transfers for Camps
• All refunds and transfers MUST be requested at least 14 days prior to the camp session from which you are withdrawing. All approved refunds will incur a $25 processing fee; there is no fee for approved transfers outside of the 14 days. • If approved, transfers may only be made from one camp to another camp; not from a camp to a class or Rec-PAC. • Refunds and transfers are NOT permitted without 14 days’ notice. Within 13 days of the start of camp, refunds are only given if the child has a medical emergency and a doctor’s written verification is submitted BEFORE the camp begins. • If a camper cannot finish camp once it begins due to a medical condition, a doctor’s note is required within 24 hours for a pro-rated refund. Requests received after the camp session ends will not be granted. • There are no refunds or credits for missed days due to changed work or vacation schedules, illness, ages of other campers or other non-emergency reasons. In addition, we do not provide refunds or credits for changes to camp schedules due to weather.
Once registered, DOWNLOAD YOUR CAMP FORMS at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps The FCPA routinely monitors guidance from the CDC and governing health agencies to ensure enhanced safety protocols are in place to maintain a healthy environment for children and staff. To ensure everyone’s safety, camp procedures related to COVID-19 protocol may change at the direction of the CDC and local health officials. Activities may also be altered or omitted based on recommendations for our area. While we would like to be able to provide you with solid information at this time regarding the safety protocol for campers and staff, we won’t know the official recommendations from the CDC and health department until we are closer to the start of the programs. • Some camps are licensed by the Va. Dept. of Social Services. These camps require additional paperwork such as an immunization record and proof of child’s identity. Download the camp forms packet at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps to determine if your child’s camp is licensed. • Not a county resident? No worries, we welcome non-Fairfax County residents to join our camps. There is a $15 out-of-county fee. • To provide several options for our customers, camp length and times vary. Be sure to check number of days and hours for each camp. • On rainy days or when substantial rain is expected, some outdoor camps may be canceled for the day. On code red days, campers will engage in outdoor activities during the day while taking in plenty of water and several shaded breaks. Many of our camps are held outdoors. Please check with the site for more information. • What do you need for camp? Many of our camps will email participants a few days prior to the start date. Most half-day camps will ask campers to bring a snack and drink. Full-day campers will need a snack, drink and lunch. If your child’s camp includes swim time, also bring a swimsuit and towel. ALL campers should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable play clothes and have sunscreen applied before leaving home. • To expedite the check-in process, make copies of your child’s forms for each camp/each week. Forms are not transferred from one camp to another and can be downloaded at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ camps • Does your child need medication during the camp day? Be sure to complete the Medication Authorization Form at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps • Is swimming part of your child’s camp? If so, there may be substitute activities when Rec Center pools close for maintenance and/or cleaning. Contact the site directly for details. • Several camps require signed waivers for participation. If you want to request review of the waivers prior to registering, email us at camps@fairfaxcounty.gov • Host-a-Coach Program: we are always looking for families who would like to host an international soccer coach for a week during the summer. In turn for hosting, families earn a free week of Challenger International Soccer Camp. For application and details, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps • It is important to register early! Camps that do not meet minimum requirements for enrollment may be canceled. This decision is made two weeks in advance. • Camps may be added after Parktakes was printed. Check camp website for additional listings.
Summer 2022
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