Question 1

WHEN IS SUMMER CAMP? WHAT PROGRAMS DO YOU OFFER? WHAT ARE CAMP HOURS?

Accepted Answer

2022 SUMMER PROGRAM DATES: Jun 13 - Aug 26 (no camp Aug 1-5) ​ SPECIALTY SUMMER DAY CAMP Monday-Friday (Grades 1-8)  9:00AM - 3:00PM ​ TEENS & TWEENS NIGHT-OWL CAMP Mondays (Grades 5-8)- Girl Group 3:30PM - 7:30PM​ Program I: Jun 13, 20, 27 & Jul 4, 11 Program II: Jul 18, 25 & Aug 8, 15, 22 ​ Tuesdays (Grades 4-8) 3:30PM - 7:30PM​ Program I: Jun 14, 21, 28 & Jul 5, 12 Program II: Jul 19, 20, 26 & Aug 9, 16, 23 ​ Thursdays (Grades 9-12)- Girl Group 3:30PM - 7:30PM​ Program I: Jun 16, 23, 30 & Jul 7, 14 Program II: Jul 21, 28 & Aug 11, 18, 25 ​ TEENS & TWEENS OVERNIGHT TRIPS​ Session 1: Saturday-Sunday (Grades 4-8)  Jun 25 @ 8AM - Jun 26 @ 6PM Rose Valley, Topatopa Mountains near Ojai, CA  ​​ Session 2: Saturday-Sunday (Grades 4-8) Jul 23 @ 8AM - Jul 24 @ 6PM Rose Valley, Topatopa Mountains near Ojai, CA

Question 2

WHERE DO I DROP-OFF & PICK-UP MY CHILD?

Accepted Answer

MEETING PLACE MAR VISTA RECREATION CENTER 11430 WOODBINE ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90066 ​ We meet on the corner of Woodbine St & McLaughlin near the soccer field & the exercise equipment  To avoid congestion at the park, please DO NOT PARK in the lot There is street parking nearby ​ SPECIALTY SUMMER DAY CAMP  DROP-OFF: 9-9:30AM PICK-UP: 3:00PM - TEENS & TWEENS NIGHT-OWL CAMP​ DROP-OFF: 3:15-3:30PM PICK-UP: 7:30PM ​ TEENS & TWEENS OVERNIGHT TRIPS DROP-OFF: 8-8:30AM (SATURDAY) PICK-UP: 6PM (SUNDAY)

Question 3

WHERE WILL YOU GO? DO YOU SHARE EXACT LOCATION? HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL? DO I NEED TO BRING A BOOSTER SEAT?

Accepted Answer

New spot each day- vast collection of secluded nature spots in the mountains, forests & beaches of Los Angeles, Santa Monica & Malibu  Kids choose the location each morning Parents are notified of exact location via group text before we depart Trips will never exceed 90-minutes WE PROVIDE BOOSTER SEATS for those who need them. Please let us know in the AM at drop-off if you prefer your child use a booster in the van.

Question 4

WHAT ARE THE CAMPER AGES? HOW ARE KIDS GROUPED? WHAT'S THE RATIO OF STAFF TO CAMPERS? CAN MY CHILD RIDE WITH FRIENDS IN THE VAN?

Accepted Answer

SPECIALTY SUMMER DAY CAMP  mixed groups of up to 12 campers grades 1-8 Minimum 6:1 ratio 1-2 adult counselors (ages 25+) + 1-2 assistants (ages 16-24) + 1-2 jr. counselors (ages 12-15) + up to 12 campers (ages 6-15) Everyone rides in the same van - TEENS & TWEENS NIGHT-OWL CAMP​ mixed groups of up to 12 campers Mondays (grades 5-8, girl group) Tuesdays (grades 4-8, mixed group) Thursdays (grades 9-12, girl group) Minimum 6:1 ratio 1-2 adult counselors (ages 25+) + 1-2 assistants (ages 16-24) + 1-2 jr. counselors (ages 12-15) + up to 12 campers (grades 4-8) Everyone rides in the same van ​ TEENS & TWEENS OVERNIGHT TRIPS mixed groups of up to 6 campers grades 5-8 Minimum 3:1 ratio 1-2 adult counselors (ages 25+) + 1-2 assistants (ages 16-24)  Everyone rides in the same van

Question 5

WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE AT CAMP? WHAT KINDS OF ACTIVITIES WILL MY CHILD BE WORKING ON? DO YOU GO TO THE BEACH? DOES CAMP INCLUDE SWIMMING?

Accepted Answer

Please visit What to Expect for a sample day & detailed activities We typically do 1-2 beach days per week, if we do any at all. Paths & Pages is not super focused on swimming, but we always choose a beach with a state lifeguard (plus our trained staff) Sometimes the kids don’t want the beach at all & we stick to other nature spots for the week… it totally depends on the campers and what they’re most interested in doing each day Kids should be prepared to swim each day (bathing suit on underneath their clothes) because general water play is always an option during the summer when it's so hot. There are a few small watering holes, streams, creeks & waterfalls that we may visit or the occasional sprinkler or water balloon fight.  ​

Question 6

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING TO CAMP? CAN MY CHILD BRING A CELL PHONE?

Accepted Answer

Please visit What to Bring for a packing list & list of prohibited items No screens. No exceptions.

Question 7

WHAT IS THE BATHROOM SITUATION LIKE IN THE WILD?

Accepted Answer

Please encourage kids to use the bathroom before leaving for the park each morning We will have a second bathroom break between 9:45-10AM before we get in the van Bathrooms in the wild are trickier. Some locations have a designated spot, others are not equipped with formal facilities.  Staff will support kids thru taking care of business appropriately in the wild (& provide all necessary supplies)

Question 8

HOW DO I SCHEDULE MY FREE OPTIONAL FAMILY-MENTORING PARENT CALL (INCLUDED WITH CAMP)?

Accepted Answer

Learn more about our Family Mentoring program here Each family will receive an email on Sunday before camp with detailed scheduling instructions  Parent calls are via zoom & last 30-minutes  Parent calls are optional & scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis  ​

Question 9

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CAMP? HOW DOES PAYMENT WORK?

Accepted Answer

Here's a plain-text version of our registration. You can also register separately via each program webpage.  To sign-up for camp, full payment is required up front via cc or paypal

Question 10

HOW DO I REGISTER MORE THAN ONE CAMPER? DO YOU OFFER A SIBLINGS DISCOUNT? HOW DO I SIGN-UP FOR MULTIPLE WEEKS?

Accepted Answer

You must register & pay for each child separately To make this easier, you may also email info@pathsandpages.org with your name, child's name & grade, phone number & which dates you would like & we can send you a customized invoice (if there are remaining seats) We offer a 10% siblings discount. Use code: SIBS when registering Siblings discount is for 2+ kids (per household) and cannot be used for unrelated kiddos

Question 11

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO FILL OUT FOR MY CAMPER?

Accepted Answer

Generally, we do not offer refunds for summer program. Please visit forms/policies for details You must provide a complete & signed copy of the liability form to participate in any camp program

Question 12

CAN MY CAMPER ATTEND PARTIAL DAYS/WEEKS?

Accepted Answer

We DO NOT ALLOW partial days or weeks You must sign-up for a full 5-day camp week (or full set of weekly night-owl sessions) to participate in summer programs

Question 13

WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD THE COST OF CAMP?

Accepted Answer

We acknowledge all the choices you have when it comes to sending your child to summer camp & we trust you to make the best choices for your family If your intention is childcare, other camps (who serve hundreds of kids per week) may be able provide a more flexible rate Paths & Pages purposefully serves up to only 12 KIDS PER WEEK to create a truly unique & meaningful experience that goes deeper than just our connection at camp Specialty Summer Day Camp rounds out to be $29/hr per child (comparable to most babysitters in the area) We always try our best not to turn anyone away due to lack of funds, especially if you're a repeat client  Please send an email to ashley@pathsandpages.org describing your financial hardship & we'll do our best to accommodate your family

Question 14

COVID-19: ARE COUNSELORS VACCINATED? DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE VACCINATED TO ATTEND CAMP?

Accepted Answer

While the majority of our community has chosen to be vaccinated, mandatory VACCINATIONS ARE NOT and NEVER WILL BE a requirement to attend our programs We trust you to make your own decisions regarding the health and safety of your family COVID-19 Safety Protocol Details ​

Question 15

COVID-19: WILL YOU WEAR FACE-COVERINGS? WHAT IS THE CAMP FACE-COVERING POLICY?

Accepted Answer

Counselors are required to wear an approved N-95 face covering in the van Everyone is required to wear a face covering in the van Face coverings are NOT REQUIRED OUTDOORS COVID-19 Safety Protocol Details

Question 16

COVID-19: WHAT IF MY CHILD (OR SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY) IS SICK / EXPOSED / TESTS POSITIVE?

Accepted Answer

Parents are expected to screen kids daily for signs & symptoms to prevent exposure If your child is sick, tests positive or someone you've been in contact with tests positive for Covid-19, you must inform Director immediately You family will not be allowed to attend Paths & Pages programs until: It has been at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared AND at least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication AND symptoms have improved AND you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart. You will be issued credit for missed program day (with proof of positive Covid-19 test) If Paths & Pages has to close due to exposure, you will be issued credit for missed program day  COVID-19 Safety Protocol Details

Summer Camp 2022