Frequently Asked Questions

Camp Hours
Q:What are the dates and times of SMS camps for 2023?
A:Camp Hours: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

• Week 1: June 12-16
9am-3pm
• Week 2: June 20-23
9am – 3pm
**This is a four-day Camp week in observance of Juneteenth on June 19. All camps this week are $25 less. **
• Week 3: June 26-30
9am-3pm

• Week 4: July 10-14
9am-3pm
• Week 5: July 17-21

Before and After Care
Q:Do you provide extended care for campers?
A:Before / After Care Program:
Morning: 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Afternoon: 3 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

**Late Pick Up Penalty:
Campers that are not picked up by the close of program at 5:00 p.m. will be assessed a $10 fee for every 10 minutes of late pick up. Late fees will be billed to the next attendance day of camp and must be paid immediately.


Pick up and Drop Off
Q:How does pick up and drop off work at camp?
A: Camp Drop Off - After each Monday registration, you will drive to the front of Saint Mary’s and drop your child off at the front where we will have our counselors and Directors there to greet the children each morning. (Please do not allow your child to exit your vehicle until you are in the font of the school as to avoid any issues with children running thru the parking area during peak hours.)

Pick Up Place your vehicle Pick Up Tag in your front passenger side window. Please enter the gates and drive back to the front gates and park. We will have 2 car lines side by side. This will make for easier loading and unloading of the children safely into the cars. We will then call your child’s counselor to bring your child out while you are parking and getting in the pickup line. Please do not try and pull out and cut through the pickup line, as we will be entering the cars on either side of vehicles with small children. We appreciate your patience during pick up.


Cancelation & Refund Policy
Q:What is the cancelation policy?
A:Cancelation & Refund Policy: CANCELLATION: Summer @ Saint Mary's program cancellation requests made BEFORE May 15th will be entitled to the full amount paid minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations made AFTER May 15th and and prior to the start of the registered camp program will NOT be refunded including the deposit for ANY reason.

Medical Forms:
Q:Can I bring my medical forms to camp with my child?
A: All registered participants must submit a completed Camper Information Form online and upload all medical forms prior to the start of camp. Any camper who does not have the proper medical information uploaded to the website for any reason will NOT be allowed to start camp, and a refund will not be given.
All forms must be uploaded to the Ultra Camp website. We will not accept any medical forms via email, in person or through any other source. Thank you for your understanding.

Weather Policy
Q:What is the weather policy?
A:Weather Policy: Same as Saint Mary’s weather protocol.


Food and Snacks
Q:Do I need to provide lunch for my Child?
A:Meals & Snacks:
Each child is responsible for providing their own nutritious lunch and snacks including a drink/water bottle each day. A microwave is not available for camp use.


Bullying Policy
Q:What happens if my child is bullied?
A:BULLYING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION:
Bullying is any unwanted behavior that involves a power imbalance. Our goal is to stop bullying entirely. If there is disclosure, discovery, or suspicion of bullying, Saint Mary’s staff will handle each instance case by case. Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated. Here at Saint Mary’s, we are building a caring, respectful, honest, and responsible community for all; the safety of our summer program participants is our main concern. Anyone discovered bullying others will be asked to leave camp immediately and without refund.

Swimming
Q:Will my camper swim each day?
A:Swimming:

Each summer camp program has specific times each day for swimming.

Children in grades 1-4 will NOT be allowed to swim in the deep (12ft) end of the pool for any reason regardless of their swimming skills.
Grades 4-8 will be given a swim test by the lifeguards and must pass the test prior to being allowed to swim in the deep end.
If you are concerned about your child’s swimming skills, you are welcome to send them with a life jacket to wear during swimming activities.




Waiting List and Forms
Q:What is the camp waiting list?
A:Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. If a program reaches maximum enrollment, participants may be placed on a waitlist. Placement into a summer camp is not guaranteed by the waitlist. All registered participants must submit a completed Camper Information Form online and upload all medical forms prior to the start of camp. Any camper who does not have the proper medical information uploaded for any reason will NOT be allowed to start camp, and a refund will not be given. All forms must be uploaded to the Ultra Camp website. We will not accept any medical forms via email, in person or through any other source. Thank you for your understanding.