Kids Camp F.A.Q.s

What is the main difference between the different Kids Camp locations?
Aside from geography, not a whole lot. The staff and programming at all of our Kids Camps mirror one another, though the facilities are slightly different at each of our camps.  We encourage our Kids Camp families to use the location that is most convenient to home and/or work.

What ages does Bar-T take for summer camp?
Kids Camp is open for campers who will be entering Kindergarten through the 8th grade following the summer.  We also offer a Pre-K program (for campers that will be at least 4 years of age or older by September 1st, 2012) at our St. John's Kids Camp location.

Once a camper is too old for our programs they may apply for our Leader in Training position. This position transitions them into becoming the great Bar-T staff we know and love.

What hours do you operate?
Regular camp hours run from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you need a longer camp day, we have extended care available from 7:00 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. at each of our Kids Camp Locations

Does Bar-T offer transportation for Kids Camp?
In general, we do not provide transportation for our Kids Camp programs.  The one exception is transportation is provided from Kensington Parkwood Elementary School to our Mill Creek Kids Camp.

How does swimming work?
Swimming is one of our most popular activities at camp and the systems we have in place make it one of the safest as well. On the first trip to a pool, our Bar-T staff work with the pool's guard staff to evaluate each camper's swim level. Campers are asked to swim the entire length of the pool and do their best to avoid touching either the bottom or side. Campers are either given a green wristband, which allows them to swim in any area of the pool, or a red wristband, which allows them to swim only in the shallow areas of the pool, based upon our guard's assessment of the camper's swimming abilities. Campers may ask to be re-evaluated at any time.

Bar-T works to ensure that each of the pools has an experienced team of lifeguards who oversee all pool activities and allow our group counselors to act as additional lookouts or be in the pool interacting with the kids.

Can I request a friend for my child to be in the same group with?
Absolutely. Bar-T promises to place your child with the first child listed in the "camper's friend request" field (provided that they are of the same gender and in the same grade) and we will work hard to accommodate each of your child's friend requests (though they are not guaranteed beyond the first request).

What is the absence and withdrawal policy?

Of your $250.00 deposit, $50.00 is a non-refundable registration fee.

Absence: In the event that your camper is unable to attend camp for a period of three (3) or more consecutive camp days due to a serious illness and/or injury, which is confirmed in writing by a Physician, Bar-T will credit your family’s account, on a pro-rated basis, for each camp day missed after, and including, the 3rd day. (Credit may be used for any future Bar-T Summer Camp Program or School-Year Program). 

Absence due to illness and/or injury that results in your camper missing less than 3 consecutive camp days, absence due to vacation, and absences due to any other reason (except as detailed above) will not result in a refund, credit, or adjustment to your family’s account.

Withdrawal and Enrollment Changes: There are no fees for adding additional weeks of camp to your family’s registration and Bar-T is happy to accommodate these requests, at any time, provided that we have availability in the week(s) you wish to add.

Prior to March 1st, 2012: Cancellation of any 1 or more weeks of camp, while retaining enrollment in any other week(s) of Bar-T Summer Camps, will not result in any additional fees.  Cancellation of all weeks of Bar-T Summer Camps that your family is registered for will result in forfeiture of the $50.00 non-refundable portion of your deposit.

March 1st, 2012 through May 31st, 2012: Cancellation of any 1 or more weeks of camp, while retaining enrollment in any other week(s) of Bar-T Summer Camps, will result in a change fee of $25.00 per family for each request to change your family’s registration (unless you are ‘swapping’ for an equal number of weeks that better meet your family’s needs).  Cancellation of all weeks of Bar-T Summer Camps that your family is registered for will result in forfeiture of $100.00 of your deposit ($50.00 non-refundable portion of your deposit + $50.00 cancellation fee).

After May 31st, 2012: No refunds, credits, or adjustments to your family’s account will be given for cancellation of any weeks of Bar-T Summer Camps.

Camp Closure: In the event that Bar-T is unable to provide camp services at any or all of our camp locations due to weather related circumstances or any other reason beyond the control of Bar-T, we will work to provide camp services at another Bar-T location.  However, in the event that we are unable to provide an alternative, no refunds will be given.