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General Information
If you wish your child to be placed with friends or siblings please let us know in advance by making a note on the registration form. We can accommodate this request as long as they are in the same age group. Our age groups are based on their rising grade.
Club SciKidz does not permit non-campers (parents or unregistered students) to sit in on our camps. We require all of our employees to undergo thorough background and reference checks. We understand that parents are very interested in what their children are doing at camp. We have, therefore, created our Family Day event. Family Day takes place on Friday afternoons to provide parents with an opportunity to view their camper’s projects and get a better understanding of their child’s camp experience.
We have a “no-cell phone or tablet” policy at Club SciKidz Summer Camps.
Please click here to read our Parent Letter and Camp Policy regarding cell phones, the Internet, and other technologies.
Led by our Extended Day Director and infectiously enthusiastic staff, the Pre and Post Camp program is an exciting enrichment opportunity to experiment, create and explore a variety of topics.
Campers staying for our new extended day program can participate in a variety of activities and experiments. Your child might build a robot, paint a mural or portrait, use their forensic skills to solve a mystery, participate in a challenging scavenger hunt, play a game of chess, or just read a good book.
How it works.
1. Regular camp hours are from 9-4 pm.
2. Pre Camp extended day hours are from 8-9 am. $45 per week.
3. Post Camp extended day hours are available from 4-5:30 pm, $55 per week.
4. There is a bundle price for both the Pre and Post camp of $90.
5. You sign-up for extended care when you sign-up for summer camp using our online registration form.
6. If you have any questions about our Extended Day Program, call us at 862-399-9942.
We have extended day services at all of our locations. Campers that are picked up later than 5:30 pm will incur additional charges at the rate of $1.00 per minute. Please do not try to drop your child off before 8 am. In a pinch, you can pay the daily rate ($9 for Pre and $11 for Post Camp) that morning if you just need services for that day. All parents should make sure they record the Director’s cell phone in case they need to communicate emergencies during the day.
We accept all credit and debit cards using our online registration service. To register, go to our registration page by clicking on “Enroll Now”. Our registration service also accepts checks.
All of our registration is done online. Please click on one of the enroll buttons at the top of any one of our pages.
Safety measures include:
- Club SciKidz personnel will ensure that hats are being worn if campers bring a hat to camp. If the Permission to Apply Sunscreen has been signed by parent/guardian, the Director(s) will assist in reapplying sunscreen.
- Children at all camp sites will have regular access to water fountains or drinking water taps. Campers should remember to bring their own water bottles and to fill up throughout the day.
- Club SciKidz counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day.
In addition, please download our Guidelines for Outdoor Play.
In order to gain the most from their camp experience and not to disrupt the structure of the camp, we do not allow partial weeks. We suggest planning early to ensure you camper can attend a full week of camp.
The camp hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. You may drop off your child no earlier than 8:30 am unless you have paid for the Pre-camp services.
Pre-camp hours start at 8 am and cost $45 for the week.
Post-camp hours extend the day from 4-5:30 pm and cost $55 for the week.
Pre and Post Camp Bundle: $90
Structured activities are provided for each of these sessions.
You can purchase these services on a daily basis if necessary.
If your child is only three years old now and will not be four until the summer, we will accept their registration as long as they will be four years old before their week of camp begins.
If the camp is full, it will be marked as “full” when you try to register. You will have the option of being placed on a waiting list.
At this point, you do have the capability of choosing another camp that has space. If we are able to move your registration over to our active camp list, you will receive an email. If you have already registered for a different camp, please contact our office via email at supportnj@clubscikidz.com, or by phone at 862-399-9942, so we can make the necessary account adjustment.
Please click here to see The Typical Daily Schedule
Typical Daily Schedule
| 8:00 AM | Doors open for Pre-Camp |
| 9:00 AM | General check-in begins |
| 9:15 AM | Morning Greeting |
| 9:20 AM | Morning Science Demonstration |
| 9:45-11:30 AM | Science Lesson #1 & #2 |
| 11:30-1:30 PM | Lunch/Recess/Team building Games/Bingo *Half Day Camper pickup at 1pm |
| 1:30-3:30 PM | Science Lesson #3 & #4 & Snack Time |
| 3:30 PM | Clean up & Pack up |
| 3:40 PM | All campers return to assembly room |
| 3:45 PM | Camper pickup begins |
| 4:00 PM | Post-camp Extended Care Begins |
| 5:30 PM | End of day |
*Our half day option is only available for the PreK & K grade campers. The half day camper’s day will go from 9-1pm. Pack a lunch and snack. They will have recess after lunch but will miss our afternoon outdoor component and 2 science lessons. But, they will receive three science sessions in the morning (two science lessons and 1 morning demo).
If they are already going to school, or going to school in the fall, we highly recommend the full day camp. Most campers in this age group opt for Full Day camp. If you register for Half Day, and you desire to switch to Full Day once the camp week has started, please let the director know. We can pro-rate the remaining days.
Our tax ID number is 93-4782587
This number is also on your email confirmation. Please keep this confirmation for your records. This can act as a receipt for your flexible spending account or child care tax credit.
If you lose your receipt please go to the Family Login link on our Home Page and login to have a new confirmation sent to you.
Each camper should bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks each day. Since we have an outdoor component, a small water bottle is advisable. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Please see our policy and waiver concerning the application of sunscreen under our FAQ Risk Management category. Electronic devices are not permitted at camp and will be confiscated until picked up by a parent.
Campers may be dropped off anytime between 8:30-9:00 am and must be picked up by 4:00 pm. The camp runs between 9-4 pm.
Each camper will receive one t-shirt with each week they register for camp. T-shirts ARE required to be worn each day of camp. Additional shirts can be purchased at the time of registration for $12.
Safety Management
Club SciKidz does not permit non-campers (parents or unregistered students) to sit in on our camps. We require all of our employees to undergo thorough background and reference checks. We understand that parents are very interested in what their children are doing at camp. We have, therefore, created our Family Day event. Family Day takes place on Friday afternoons to provide parents with an opportunity to view their camper’s projects and get a better understanding of their child’s camp experience.
Club SciKidz camps are blanketed with a variety of insurance policies. These include: General Liability, Accident and Medical, an Umbrella Liability Policy and Sexual Molestation.
Employees receive a combination of online and in-person training before the camp season begins. The training includes Club SciKidz Camp Staff Training Package, where we provide frontline staff with foundational knowledge in the areas of camp-centered leadership, creating community, reducing injuries and illness, bullying prevention, risk management, and recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Counselors also go through core competency training in their particular subject areas with a combination of online and hands-on courses.
Safety measures include:
- Club SciKidz personnel will ensure that hats are being worn if campers bring a hat to camp. If the Permission to Apply Sunscreen has been signed by parent/guardian, the Director(s) will assist in reapplying sunscreen.
- Children at all camp sites will have regular access to water fountains or drinking water taps. Campers should remember to bring their own water bottles and to fill up throughout the day.
- Club SciKidz counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day.
In addition, please download our Guidelines for Outdoor Play.
Safety is our number one goal at Club SciKidz. All of our campers are supervised 100% of the time. We do not allow cell phones and other electronic devices at camp because most of them have built-in cameras and we do not have the ability to monitor internet use. Each camp location has a number of staff that are trained in CPR and First Aid. There is also a first aid kit available.
All staff go through emergency and crisis management training. Staff are never allowed to be alone with children. All of our staff must pass state and national background checks.
When filling out our online registration form, please list all allergies and medications that need to be administered. You may bring any medications the first day of camp with written instructions describing frequency and dosage. The medical authorization form must be brought the first day of camp. Medications must be provided in their original containers.
Epi-Pens must be given to the Camp Director on Monday mornings. Epi Pens are not allowed to be kept in the camper’s classroom or on the person of the camper. In extreme allergy situations the camp counselor will have access to the Epi Pen in their classroom.
Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free zone.
Club SciKidz has been dedicated to the health and safety of our campers for over 20 years.
While COVID-19 presented challenges, we adopted safety protocols that allowed us to have a successful 2022 camp season. Research shows the 2022 summer camp season nationwide was one of the healthiest ever!
We plan to continue wiping down surfaces with disinfectant between rotations and at the end of the day, supervising hand washing before eating and after using the restroom, and requiring campers to use hand sanitizer upon arrival at camp and before heading home.
The individual camp location requirements determine mask usage. Our staffers are required to be vaccinated. As always, please keep any sick campers at home. We will ask you to pick up your child if they become ill at camp.
We will continue to monitor CDC guidelines and adjust our protocols as necessary.
We look forward to a fun, safe, and scientific camp season!
If your child has to be given medications at camp, you must fill out our medical form and take that form to camp on the first day. All medications must be given to our Camp Director at check-in. The medication must be in original containers that identify the prescribing physician (if a prescription drug), the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. The medication will be dispensed as instructed by you. This policy also includes Epi-Pens. Campers are not allowed to hold onto their Epi-Pens.
Tuition
We always offer multi-week and sibling discounts. You receive $15 off the second and additional child per week for the sibling discount and $15 off the second and additional camp for a camper for the multi-week discount. These discounts are cumulative and are applied automatically when camps are registered for at the same time.
Club SciKidz Social Referral Program
This program rewards you for inviting friends to camp! In your registration confirmation email, grab your unique link and share with all of your friends. When they complete a registration using your link, you earn rewards AND they get a discount! Learn more HERE.
Every year Club SciKidz/Tech Scientific makes available a large number of scholarships for our camps with our Shelby Jean Scholarship Program. These are 100% scholarships to families that need assistance providing the camp experience for their children. Requirements require a letter explaining your financial circumstances, a reference from your child’s teacher, and a brief letter from your child expressing their desire to attend our science and technology camps. One scholarship per family please!
Please click here to download the application and start the scholarship process.
Yes, and there is no charge for this service! Your request must be in writing (email supportnj@clubscikidz.com), and we will accommodate your request as long as there is room in the new camp or location.
If you’re registering a camper under the age of 13 and they’re attending a day camp this summer, you may be able to apply paid tuition toward child and dependent care credit.
This is what the IRS website says.
“The cost of day camp can count as an expense towards the child and dependent care credit. Expenses for overnight camps do not qualify. The credit is generally 20% to 35% of non-reimbursed expenses; up to $3,000 in expenses for one child and up to $6,000 for two or more children. The actual credit is also based on your income.”
Please note: Club SciKidz does not offer tax advice. Consult your accountant or tax professional before filing. Your employer may have established a Flexible Spending Account, consult your HR Department to see if your plan covers day camps.
The base price for our full-day camp is $499. Our half-day option for PK-K is $349. The price of some camps are higher.
Camps are priced based on the number of supplies necessary to build projects and conduct experiments. These are camps that have an extraordinary amount of project supplies. Many of our robot and advanced science camps would be included.
FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY
Our flexible cancellation policy allows you to make changes in your summer schedule or receive camp credit if your child cannot attend. Full refunds for cancellation (minus a $35 administrative fee) will be made through March 31st. From April 1st until May 31st, we will issue a 75% refund.
No refunds will be issued after May 31st, however if you need to cancel, we will credit your camp payment to your account for future use. If you need to change weeks and there is sufficient room in another camp, campers may transfer without charge.
If your child is sick for an extended period of time, we will credit your account or transfer them to a different week.
Please note that all camp transfer/cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to supportnj@clubscikidz.com
If you enroll in camp and your plans change, you can cancel and receive a refund or credit according to our policy. Our policy encourages early decisions so as not to affect other customers or our ability to efficiently deliver our programs. It is also based on the fact that supplies are purchased for your child in early Spring. Because we cover Active Network’s registration fees for you, each registration cancellation will incur a $35 cancellation fee (per camp) to cover administrative costs. There are no exceptions.
Refund Policy
Club SciKidz instructors are trained to handle special circumstances to a limited extent. We have found that if children are able to function without an aide at school, they generally do very well at camp. If your child does require an aide at school, you must ensure that an aide accompanies your child to camp. All aides must be at least 18 years of age and not related to the camper. Over the years we have had many children with special needs and they usually do very well. However, if for some reason it is determined that camp is not a suitable for your child, the total tuition for camp is non-refundable per our cancelation policy. Please call us if you have any additional questions. 862-399-9942
FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY
Our flexible cancellation policy allows you to make changes in your summer schedule or receive camp credit if your child cannot attend. Full refunds for cancellation (minus a $35 administrative fee) will be made through March 31st. From April 1st until May 31st, we will issue a 75% refund.
No refunds will be issued after May 31st, however if you need to cancel, we will credit your camp payment to your account for future use. If you need to change weeks and there is sufficient room in another camp, campers may transfer without charge.
If your child is sick for an extended period of time, we will credit your account or transfer them to a different week.
Please note that all camp transfer/cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to supportnj@clubscikidz.com
If you enroll in camp and your plans change, you can cancel and receive a refund or credit according to our policy. Our policy encourages early decisions so as not to affect other customers or our ability to efficiently deliver our programs. It is also based on the fact that supplies are purchased for your child in early Spring. Because we cover Active Network’s registration fees for you, each registration cancellation will incur a $35 cancellation fee (per camp) to cover administrative costs. There are no exceptions.
Already Registered?
When you complete the camp registration, you will receive an email describing your family’s online account. Please safely store this information. Your login informationestablished during registration will allow you access to your account where you can see what camps you have registered for. You can also print off statements for company flex plans and child tax credits.
The “Account” link is at the top of any of our website pages.
If you forget your password you may request it from our registration service by clicking the “Account” link at the top of our page.
We know that camp is more fun with friends! We are proud to now offer our social referral program so that you can earn rewards for spreading the word!
Once you have registered, you will be given a unique link to share with friends and family. You can text it, email it, and post it on all of your social media pages. For every registration made using your unique link, you will earn a $10 account credit to be used during a future camp registration.
Each referred registration will also get $15 off their registration just for using your link!
Please note, the referred registration MUST click your link and complete their registration in order for you to receive credit towards your reward. If they complete a registration outside of that link, we have no way of tracking that and are unfortunately not able to award credits.
The Camper Welcome Packet is a four page document containing very specific information about our camps. The packet delivers specific information about, required forms, extended hours, fees, tax id #, what you should and should not bring to camp, our medication policy, etc.
Staff Qualifications and Ratios
Employees receive a combination of online and in-person training before the camp season begins. The training includes Club SciKidz Camp Staff Training Package, where we provide frontline staff with foundational knowledge in the areas of camp-centered leadership, creating community, reducing injuries and illness, bullying prevention, risk management, and recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Counselors also go through core competency training in their particular subject areas with a combination of online and hands-on courses.
Our pledge is to put your children in the company of the most trustworthy and capable individuals we can hire-Lead Instructors and Counselors (assistant instructors) who are well suited to the task of caring for campers. The effort we put into screening and selecting our staff is part of that pledge.
Our staff work with your children in the context of a visible, well scrutinized environment that has many built-in checks and balances. Lead Instructors and Counselors are supervised by the Camp Directors guided by clear, firm policies regarding behavior. Their actions are visible to co-workers and campers.
All of our Camp Directors are certified teachers currently working in the classroom. Our Lead and Assistant Instructors come from the best local and out-of-state universities and colleges and have teaching experience or are enrolled in a teacher education program.
Each employee experiences an intense background and reference check. Our goal is to hire as many science, math, engineering, computer science and education majors as we can.
We do not hire CITs or high school students. All college counselors (Assistant Instructors) must have completed their freshman year and be enrolled for their sophomore year.
For grades 1-7, our we try to keep our ratio as close to 12:1 as possible. For grades PK-K our ratios are 9-1.
We realize that smaller classes allow campers additional one-on-one attention. Many of our programs are designed to accommodate both beginners and advanced learners.
Food / Special Needs
Club SciKidz instructors are trained to handle special circumstances to a limited extent. We have found that if children are able to function without an aide at school, they generally do very well at camp. If your child does require an aide at school, you must ensure that an aide accompanies your child to camp. All aides must be at least 18 years of age and not related to the camper. Over the years we have had many children with special needs and they usually do very well. However, if for some reason it is determined that camp is not a suitable for your child, the total tuition for camp is non-refundable per our cancelation policy. Please call us if you have any additional questions. 862-399-9942
Club SciKidz does not provide any food service to campers. Parents should be sure to pack a snack and drink for the morning, and lunch and a drink for the lunch hour. In addition, if your child is enrolled in the Post Camp services it is advisable to pack an extra drink and snack.
When filling out our online registration form, please list all allergies and medications that need to be administered. You may bring any medications the first day of camp with written instructions describing frequency and dosage. The medical authorization form must be brought the first day of camp. Medications must be provided in their original containers.
Epi-Pens must be given to the Camp Director on Monday mornings. Epi Pens are not allowed to be kept in the camper’s classroom or on the person of the camper. In extreme allergy situations the camp counselor will have access to the Epi Pen in their classroom.
Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free zone.
Camps and Curriculum
Since we have taken into account many considerations in matching our age groups and camp themes, we generally like to adhere to those requirements. Please remember that an age group contains not only a certain intellectual and skill set but also a certain level of social maturity. These requirements allow Club SciKidz to meet the needs of each camper. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at 862-399-9942.
Our camps are for children grades PK-7th . Each camp description has a recommended participation grade level.
Club SciKidz carefully considers the grade range for each course as we receive feedback from our instructors, parents, and campers. Our grade policy is to allow you to take a course provided you meet the grade requirement which is the rising grade level your child will reach when they start the following school year. Example: If you see a course for grades 4-7 and your child is currently in second grade and will be a third grader by the fall, you can register your child for that course.
Please note that you will see some camps listed in the multiple grade categories. As children move towards middle school age, parents can choose to place their child in an older age camp, depending on the child’s abilities and experience with the subject matter. However, be aware that the older group’s conversation will sometimes turn more mature.
Please contact us with questions.
