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Policies

St. Thomas School Summer Camps are designed to further the school’s mission by providing both current STS students and school-age children from the community a range of enhancing experiences. Summer camps are exciting, hands-on, engaging activities designed to inspire children to continue learning throughout the summer months.

When does registration open?

Registration date is to be announced. 

When is the last day I can sign up for a camp?
  • Registration closes the Monday before the camp start date at 11:59 p.m. For example, if camp begins June 21 that last day to register would be Monday, June 14. 
How does the waitlist work?
  • If a camp is full at the time of registration, you can add your camper to the waitlist. If an opening occurs, we will notify you by email. Openings only occur if someone transfers camps or cancels their registration.
  • Once notified via email, the first person on the waitlist will have 24 hours to confirm their registration acceptance for the camp before the next email is sent to the next person on the waitlist.
  • Due to the physical limitations of our classroom spaces and our required adult-to-camper ratios, we cannot add spaces to full camps.
What is the cancellation policy?

  • For cancellations submitted before April 1, 2027, families will receive a refund of the camp fee, less a $50 non-refundable registration fee for each cancelled camp.
  • For cancellations submitted between April 1 and June 1, 2027, families will receive a refund of the camp fee, less a $150 non-refundable cancellation fee for each cancelled full-day camp or a $75 non-refundable cancellation fee for each cancelled half-day camp.

  • For cancellations submitted on or after June 1, 2027, standard refunds will not be issued. However, families who notify STS Summer Camps before the first day of their registered camp that their camper will no longer attend will receive a $50 courtesy refund for each cancelled camp.

    To request a cancellation, please email STS Summer Camps with the parent/guardian’s name, camper’s name, and registration details.

Payment
  • Full payment is due at the time of registration.
  • Camp fees include all snacks and lunch.
Camp Hours
  • Full-day camps: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
  • Half-day a.m. camps: 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
  • Half-day p.m. camps: 12:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
  • We do not offer before-care or after-care for summer camps. 
Age and Grade Information
  • Camps are based on the grade the camper will be entering for the 2027-2028 school year.
  • Prekindergarten campers must be 4 years old by the first day of the camp they are enrolled in and must be potty trained (able to independently ask and go to the restroom, including wiping and re-dressing).
  • Our camps are specifically designed for the grade range listed. Campers may not sign up for camps below/above their grade levels.
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Procedures
  • A welcome email will be sent the week prior to camp with detailed instructions on where and how to drop off and pick up your camper. For detailed pick-up and drop-off information please visit First Day of Camp.
Lunch and Snacks
Minimum Enrollment
  • Camps may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
  • If minimum enrollment is not met two weeks before the camp start date, that camp will be cancelled.
  • A full refund will be given if a camp is cancelled due to low enrollment.
Behavioral Policy

At STS, we want every child to have a positive and enriching camp experience. To ensure a safe and respectful environment for all, we ask that campers follow our behavioral guidelines

  • Campers are expected to treat their camp instructors, peers, and the STS campus with kindness and respect.
  • Campers must follow the instructions given by the camp instructors and STS summer camp staff.
  • If a camper is struggling to meet behavioral expectations, we may reach out to parents/guardians to discuss concerns.
  • In cases where behavioral expectations are not met, we reserve the right to send a camper home from camp.
Cell Phone Use at Camp

Campers who bring a cellular device to camp must turn it into camp staff for the duration of the camp day. Devices will be kept for the camp day and will be available for pickup from camp staff at the end of the day. Campers may use a school phone to contact a parent or guardian when needed, with permission and adult supervision. Cellular devices may be confiscated immediately if used during the camp day and can be collected at the end of the day from the summer camp director. Parents and guardians will be informed when this occurs and may be required to pick up the device. Violation of this policy may result in losing the privilege of bringing a device to camp.

Contact Us

We are here to help! For camp related questions and issues email is our preferred method of communication. Please contact us at summercamps@stthomasschool.org.

If you need to reach us by phone, please call 425-454-5880.