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Summer Arts Camps 2011 FAQ
1. What is the cost of tuition and when should it be paid?
2. What is the registration fee?
3. What classes include art/supplies fee and when do I need to pay them?
4. What will my child do during Elementary recreation?
5. What will my child do during the Junior/Senior High Camp break?
6. Does my child need to bring his/her own lunch? What about snacks?
7. What supplies does my child need to bring to camp?
8. What happens if my child is involved in an emergency?
9. What happens in the process of the pick-up/drop-off period?
10. What kind of supervision will my child receive at camp?
11. Can my child securely store his or her belongings (musical instruments, etc.) at the camp overnight or throughout the day?
12. Where can I find directions to the camp? Where can I park?
13. How can someone volunteer with the Summer Arts Camps year-round?
14. Who do I contact if I have other questions?
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· Pre-K/Early Elementary (EE)-$150 (includes 4 fifty-minute core classes daily in Theater, Music, Dance, and Art)
· Elementary (EL)-$300 (includes 4 fifty-minute classes daily in Theater, Music, Dance, Art, and 3 elective classes) -
· Junior/Senior High (JS)-$300 (includes 5 one-hour-twenty-minute elective classes daily in Theater, Music, Dance, Art, Design and Media)
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Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of camp unless other arrangements are made with the Summer Arts Camp Director. Priority will be given to students paid in full when placied in elective classes.
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A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for all camps. Click HERE for an application.
- 2. How much is the registration fee?
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The registration fee is $15.00 per student. It must be paid at the time of registration unless the fee is waived. There is an early bird discount. Register and pay in full prior to April 15, 2012 and your registration fee is waived.
- 3. What classes include art/supplies fee & when do I need to pay them?
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No extra fees are required for the Early Elementary camp. Core classes (required at the Elementary camp) do NOT have any additional fees. Certain elective classes for in both the Elementary and the Junior/Senior camps include a nominal fee to cover supplies for each camper. The fee(s) range from $5 to $15 per student. Art fees are to be paid by the first day of camp. Specific art fees and classes are listed on the registration form.
- 4. What will my child do during Elementary recreation? Will my child have the opportunity to go swimming anytime during camp?
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During the recreation period, campers will have the opportunity to enjoy a number of activities. Inside, they can play board games, tell stories, watch videos or just sit and chat. Outside there will be a variety of organized activities they can participate in such as drawing with sidewalk chalk. Elementary campers will also have the opportunity to go swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All recreation activities are supervised with counselors at a ratio of approximately 1:12. There will be 1 or 2 counselors (depending on the number of swimmers) and one certified lifeguard supervising the campers during swim time. There will also be a talent show during one of the recreation periods.
- 5. What will my child do during the Junior/Senior High Camp break?
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During the Junior/Senior High Camp break students can participate in a variety of activities. They will be able to watch videos, create murals, rehearse class projects, create other projects, participate in a forum, or just hang out and chat. There will also be talent shows during break time.
- 6. Does my child need to bring his/her own lunch? What about snacks?
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Snacks and drinks are provided for the Early Elementary Camp at no additional cost. Campers in the Elementary and Junior/Senior Camp are encouraged to bring their own lunches. For the campers that do not bring a lunch, we will have a carry out option. Lunch will not be provided for campers that choose not to bring their lunches or order lunch. The cafeteria will NOT be an option! We may occasionally offer $1/slice pizza at break (we will notify campers ahead of time). Snacks and beverages are available throughout the day prices ranging from $0.25 to $1.00.
- 7. What supplies does my child need to bring to camp?
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Supplies needed for each class varies. Smocks should be brought for all art classes. If you have appropriate dance shoes (jazz, ballet, and/or tap shoes) for specific dance classes, bring those with you. You may need a notebook for writing classes. If you have a musical instrument for the Junior/Senior Musical Jam class, bring one. Please do not hesitate to contact the Camp Director if you feel that are unable to afford any additional supplies for camp. The camp may own supplies that you may have or borrow for the duration of camp. The Camp Director can provide you with other alternatives as well. We will send you specific information in your registration confirmation packet on what you need to bring to camp other than the items mentioned above. Check the website closer to the time of camp for updated information on supplies needed (and other details).
- 8. What happens if my child is involved in an emergency?
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If your child is involved in an emergency, the parents and/or emergency contact listed on the medical form will be notified immediately. No fewer than two staff members certified in First Aid/CPR will be available to offer on-site assistance. West Virginia State University has a certified nurse on-campus, who may also assist in the event of an emergency. Transportation by staff or ambulance to a medical facility will be provided as necessary.
- 9. What happens in the process of the pick-up/drop-off period?
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Drop-off for all camps: Please park your vehicle and escort your child inside on the first day of camp. Counselors will be on hand during drop-off for the early elementary camp to escort your child from the parking lot to a chaperoned area inside the building on each day thereafter. Elementary and Junior/Senior campers can be dropped off and walk in the building and check themselves in at the registration desk on each day thereafter. THE GARDEN WILL NOT BE OPENED UNTIL 8:30 a.m. SAC staff is not responsible for campers until that time
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Pick-up for all camps: We require that you park your vehicle in the parking area adjacent to the garden entrance at the Davis Fine Arts Building and walk through the garden into the Gallery to sign your child out with their assigned camp counselor. Children will only be released to those designated on your authorized pick-up section of your registration form. Please do not enter or walk through any room that class is being conducted. If you need to pick up a student early, please send a note with your child in the morning and their counselor will make sure that they are ready in the lobby area at the time that you designate. Upon entering the building prior to the end of class, use any entrance other than the garden/gallery entrance so as to not disturb classes that may be going on.
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Note for all camps: If you have made arrangements to send your child with someone NOT listed on the authorization form, please be sure to send a note along with your child and give it to their counselor. Also, if you need to retrieve your child early from camp and you have not sent a note, please come to the registration desk in the lobby. We will then get your child out of class and sign them out for the day. Please help us ensure the safety of your children and do not leave without signing your child out with the counselor or Director.
- 10. What kind of supervision will my child receive at camp?
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At the Early Elementary & Elementary Camp, campers will be under constant supervision. Instructors will supervise them in their classrooms (with counselor assistance upon request by instructor). Counselors will supervise campers at all other times. Counselor/camper ratio is approximately 1:12.
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At the Junior/Senior High Camp, campers will be allowed to walk to and from their classes in the Davis Fine Arts building by themselves. If any of their classes are in another building, they will be required to walk in groups.
- 11. Can my child securely store his or her belongings (musical instruments, etc.) at the camp overnight or throughout the day?
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It is recommended that campers in the Elementary and Junior/Senior camp bring a backpack with their belongings including a plastic bag for wet swimwear for Elementary campers. They will be permitted to leave their personal items in the theater, however, CSC is not responsible for any items misplaced or stolen during camp. CSC recommends leaving valuables at home to avoid them being lost or stolen.
- 12. Where can I find park?
- There are parking lots adjacent to the Fine Arts Building. Visitors who wish to stay for any extended period of time should obtain a visitor’s pass from the Security Office in Wallace Hall (ground floor- on campus map, Building #2).
- Note: Campers who will be driving themselves to camp daily will need to obtain a parking permit from the Security Office (cost approx. $10 for all two weeks).
- 13. How can someone volunteer with the Summer Arts Camps year-round?
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There are plenty of ways to stay involved! For example you could be part of our “Sponsor a Child for Camp” program, volunteer to drive another camper to camp, or help organize mid-year fundraising events (i.e. a lock-in) to help with our “Sponsor a Child for Camp” program! For more info on staying involved contact the camp Director: Jamie Anderson-Roumayah.
- 14. Who do I contact if I have other questions?
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Other questions can be directed to:
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Jamie Anderson-Roumayah, Summer Arts Camp Director
New Phone: 866-390-ARTS (866-390-2787)
Email: SAC@charlestonstagecompany.com