Camp FAQs

What if I don’t know how to do something at camp?
That’s great! We are all here to learn and try new things and hope you will too in your time at camp! If you ever need help or don’t understand something, please let an instructor know. We are happy to help you and/or explain things in different ways so that it makes sense to you. Maybe next time you will be able to help someone else!

How can I make friends at camp?
You will be placed in a group with other kids around your age, and we play lots of games and icebreakers at camp in order to make new friends! Throughout the week, there are chances to choose your own activities and meet new friends in other groups as well. If you are coming to camp the same week as a friend, make sure to have your adult share that with us in advance so we can do our best to put you together. If at any point you feel like you are lonely, please tell your instructor!

What if I get homesick at camp?
If you are ever feeling sad or missing home at camp, let your instructor know! We are always here for you. If it would be helpful, we can call your family to talk to them in order to help you have the best day at camp. You can always take a break until you are ready to join the group again.

Can I bring toys with me to camp?
You are welcome to bring a toy from home, and there are sometimes opportunities for downtime to play with your own toys. However, if toys are distracting from camp activities, they will be kept safe in your backpack. It is your responsibility to take care of your toy at camp. It is possible a toy could get dirty, break, or be lost, so it might be best to keep your favorite toy at home.

Adult FAQs

What are the age requirements for campers?
We accept campers entering 1st through 6th grade.

What are the first aid qualifications of the staff?
All of Cedar Circle Farm’s camp staff are First Aid & CPR certified by the American Red Cross and are required to pass a criminal background check. All staff also carry a walkie talkie, first aid kit, and cell phone in case of emergency at all times.

What time does camp start and end?
Drop off is at 8:50-9:10 am and pickup is at 4 pm. Please plan to arrive on time.

How many weeks of camp should I sign my camper up for?
To maximize accessibility and camper excitement, we recommend signing your camper up for no more than 4 weeks of camp throughout the summer. Camp is designed as a week-long experience, and although there is variation in activities offered each week, there is also a great deal of repetition in the general flow and some camp-wide activities. If your camper is attending multiple weeks, make sure they know in advance that there will be some repetition and are excited to participate! We encourage taking a break between sessions.

How much is the deposit?
There is a $35 deposit per camper due upon registration to reserve their spot regardless of the number of weeks you are signing up for. The deposit is included in camp tuition, but the deposit is not refundable if you cancel your registration. A deposit is not required for waitlist registration or if you are requesting financial support.

When is the full balance due?
Your balance must be paid by May 1. In order to be eligible for the early bird discount, we must receive full payment by February 15. For those registering after May 1, tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration.

What discounts do you offer?
We offer discounts for up to four weeks of camp. These discounts include early bird registration, attending multiple weeks, and siblings attending the same week. Each discount is $15 per week and can be stacked with other discounts. After signing up for four weeks of camp, discounts cannot be offered for additional weeks. We recognize that this discount format is different from previous years in an effort to make camp spots available to as many different campers as possible.

What financial support options are available?
Cedar Circle Farm allocates partial and full need-based financial support for one week of camp per camper. To apply, please fill out this form and register your camper(s) on our website. This information is confidential and not shared with any campers or instructors. We also can create a payment plan to split tuition into up to three payments, whether or not you are receiving financial support. If interested, please contact us. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

What is your refund policy?
For withdrawals more than 14 days before the first day of your scheduled camp week, we will refund your tuition less the $35 non-refundable deposit. For withdrawals within 7-14 days of the first day of your camp week, we will refund 50% of the tuition less the deposit. For withdrawals within 7 days of the first day of your camp week, no refund will be given. Refunds will not be given if a camper misses one day due to illness or dismissal. If a camper misses two or more days due to unforeseen circumstances, refunds will be considered on a case by case basis.

Is there a waitlist and how does it work?
Yes, each week of camp has its own waitlist. When you are registering for camp, if any week you want to sign up for is full, you can select on the registration form that you would like to be added to the waitlist and for which week(s). We will contact you if a spot opens up for a week that you are on the waitlist for, which can happen any time from now until the week before that week of camp. When managing the waitlist, we try to maximize the number of different campers who are able to attend camp.

What is the packing list for my camper to bring to camp each day?

closed-toe shoes that can get wet (a change of shoes can be helpful)
a full, reusable water bottle (campers will have constant access to water for refills)
a substantial lunch. All camper lunches will be kept in the refrigerator.
sunscreen for reapplication at lunchtime. Please have your camper arrive pre-sunscreened.
a full change of clothing
a mask in their backpack, in case we go inside
a sunhat
a raincoat (optional—check the weather before coming to camp in the morning!)

What should my camper wear to camp?
Clothes that can get dirty. Programs are held rain or shine, primarily outside. Please have campers dress for the weather and wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes that can get wet and/or muddy. A more detailed clothing list will be included with your welcome letter at the beginning of the summer.

How are camp groups decided?
Groups are roughly divided according to age, but this can depend on the distribution of ages for the kids that week. We also consider other factors when creating groups, such as a mix of genders. Unless you indicate otherwise, we will separate siblings. If you have any special requests for putting your camper in a group with one other friend, let us know at least one week in advance and we will do our best to make that possible, but cannot guarantee requests will be met.

What should I know about food at camp?
A filling breakfast is important to a successful camp day, so please fuel up your camper before arriving! We provide a healthy morning snack at 10:30 am. Campers must bring their own lunches, and lunch is at 12:30 pm. We also often harvest vegetables and fruit to snack on during the day, and we sometimes offer additional cooking or baking projects with campers.

Snacks and cooking projects are always nut-free. Campers are allowed to pack nuts/peanut butter in their lunch. We do not allow campers to share their food from home with one another. We do our best to accommodate different dietary restrictions, so please communicate with us in advance about your camper’s needs.

What if it’s raining?
Programs are held rain or shine. In case of rain, activities may be modified and/or moved indoors. In case of thunder and/or lightning, activities are moved indoors immediately and will remain indoors until at least 30 minutes after the last occurrence of thunder or lightning.

What should I know about the bathroom facilities?
The bathrooms we have available to campers (and all guests to the farm) are port-a-potties. We encourage you to work with your camper before camp to make sure they are comfortable using a port-a-potty. If there is anything we can do to help in that regard, we are happy to do so. If your camper requires an indoor bathroom please communicate with us in advance about your camper’s needs so we can make the necessary accommodations.