What is Summer Adventures Day camp?
Summer Adventures is the only day camp in the Northwest that provides door-to-door transportation. We are a completely mobile camp with no central location or facility because we don't need one. We go on field trips every day of the week. Summer Adventures has been in operation since 1999.
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What is the age range of Summer Adventures?
Our main day camp program is for kids ages 5-13. Our Xtreme day camp program is for kids ages 10-13. We also have a Junior Counselor program for teens ages 14-16.
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What time is pick-up and drop-off?
Pick-up begins at 8:00am and drop-off begins at 4:00pm. If your child has not been picked up by 9:15am or dropped off by 5:15pm, you should call the office. You can help by having your child ready to go by 8:00am. If your schedule is not flexible, each route will have a designated early pick up spot in your area at 8:00am. This spot may change week to week, but we try to stay as consistent as possible. You must call the office and notify us if you intend to use this option.
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You want my child ready to leave at 8:00am but you might not be at my house until 9:00am?
Assuming that a van is full and every child took 4 minutes to get into the van, a route would take 42 minutes longer than it should. You can help us by having your child ready to go by 8:00am. By 8:00am your child should be dressed with their shoes on, their breakfast eaten, their lunch made, their backpack packed and ready to go. We do not want campers waiting for us outside. They should however be in a place where they can see the van. (On the couch watching TV and keeping an eye out for us, in their room reading a book by the window, etc) Our goal is to spend 1 minute or less at your house. You can help us maintain shorter route times by having your child ready at 8:00am.
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What areas do you service?
We pick up kids in the Northshore, Edmonds, and the Woodinville and Kirkland schools in the Lake Washington School Districts. For more info, check out our boundary map.
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Can What if we don't live in your pick up area. Are there any options?
Yes! We have locations that you can drop off and pick up your child. There is a pick up/drop off spot in Woodinville, a park near the Redmond Microsoft Campus (Cascade View Neighborhood Park), Northgate Mall, and now wrap-around care to be offered at Skymania in Kirkland. For more info, check out our boundary map.
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Are kids picked up according to age?
No. They are picked up geographically. We find that there are always a few 5-6 year olds, 7-9 year olds, and 10-13 year olds on a route during a given week. They always group themselves according to age. (Birds of a feather...)
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What if my child is bullied by another child?
Bullying behavior is not tolerated at Summer Adventures Day Camp. We have a camp "Golden Rule" that we instill into the kids day one and every day. "Every child must feel safe and wanted at camp." If your child feels bullied for any reason you should contact your child's counselor and they will work with you to solve the problem.
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Do you screen your staff?
Yes. We run a criminal background check on all counselors. We also run complete drivers abstract to check for moving violations. All counselors must be 25 years or old.
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What do the kids do when they are not on field trips?
Between field trips, we will be at local parks for lunch. During these times, the staff will put out activities for the kids to do when they are done eating. There will also be time when we are at the park for a field trip. During those times, we have specific pre-planned activities that we want our campers to do.
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What if it rains?
If it is an outdoor field trip, we will try to switch it with an indoor field trip that we are supposed to do later in the week. If it is lightly raining but warm outside, we may continue with the planned activity. The director will make the call if a field trip needs to be changed.
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Can my child be left home alone?
"Latchkey Kids" According to state law, sets no age for a child to be home alone. Summer Adventures will drop-off kids without a responsible caretaker provided you sign a waiver that releases Summer Adventures from liability. We would prefer that an adult be home, but also realize that it may be impossible for some parents to arrange it. Summer Adventures reserves the right to determine that a child is not ready to be left home alone.
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How will I know that you really will be at my house if I sign up?
You can sign in to your Summer Adventures account anytime to make sure you have been confirmed for a given week. The week before your camp begins, a message letting you know you have scheduled camps will pop up in your account. The weekend before your start date, your account will display your order of pick up as well as who the counselor will be.
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Do I have to sign up for the whole summer?
No. Summer Adventures is weekly based so that you and your child can pick out the weeks that interest them the most. You can sign up for one week, or the whole summer, it is up to you!
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How do I register?
Registration is easy. you can click on "enroll now" on the front page of our website and do it yourself, or you can call us 425-825-1500 and we can get you started.
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Should I tell my friends about you?
Absolutely! We are proud of our program and the services we provide to you and your family. You can help us grow by spreading the word about us.
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