List of 5 items.

• Payment Policies

  Important Payment Dates, Deposits, and Cancellations
  
  

  Full payment for all camp programs is due no later than June 1. Please read the deposit and cancellation information below:

  • Canceled registrations are eligible for a refund minus 20% through May 1.
  • After May 1, canceled registrations are NOT eligible for a refund.
  • After the start of the registered program, no refunds are given.
  • Registration will close on June 1. Registrations received after June 1 are due in full at the time of registration.

  All summer camp offerings are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. In the event of a cancellation, The Ellis School will attempt to notify families in advance and refund the entire course fee.

• Absences and Changes in Schedule

  To maintain proper records and ensure the safety of our campers and staff, please notify Director of Summer Programs Jenna Hayes at (412) 266-8238 of any absences from camp. There are no credits or refunds due to illness or absence.

• Camp Rules

  CAMPER RULES
  
  Summer Camp at The Ellis School strives to empower and inspire all students through learning and having fun in a structured and safe environment.

  
  

  Behaviors that are not tolerated at The Ellis School:

  • Hitting, shoving, pushing, or physical violence
  • Verbal abuse, offensive language, or bullying
  • Lying or manipulating the truth
  • Stealing or taking things without asking
  • Destroying property
  • Possessing, using, or distributing drugs or alcohol
  • Bringing weapons of any kind to camp
  • Ignoring counselor or staff directions

  In extreme cases, to ensure the safety of the camp community, the camp director reserves the right to expel campers at their own discretion. In this situation, refunds will not be provided.
  
  

  PARENT/GUARDIAN RULES
  
  

  Please respect our hard-working staff by ensuring timeliness at drop-off and pick-up.

  
  

  For the safety of all children, parents and guardians are not permitted to visit campers during the camp day. If an emergency arises and you must contact your child(ren), please contact our camp office so we can immediately assist you.

• Health and Medication Policies

  Please bring your child's labeled medications on the first day of camp with specific times and doses. Any child that has not attended Ellis this year or a current student with a new prescription will need a note from their doctor so that the medication can be administered by the nurse.

  
  

  Only parents and guardians may bring medications to camp. Our nurse can only accept labeled prescription medicines in original containers and will distribute during the day as required. For the well-being of all children, please do not use camp as a time to transition a camper off of medications.

  
  

  Keep children home from camp when they are ill and/or pick them up if they become sick at camp. Campers must be 24 hours fever-free before they can return to camp (below 100 degrees Fahrenheit).

• After-care and Arrival/Dismissal Policies

  After-care is available from 3:00–6:00 p.m. during the elementary school camp programs in June only. Parents can pre-register for after-care online within the Ellis Summer Camp Registration Form.

  
  

  Drop-ins for after-care are also available. Drop-ins will be billed separately for $25 per day.

  
  

  After-care families arriving after 6:00 p.m. will incur an additional $25 late pick-up fee. Continued late pick-ups may also result in additional fees.

  
  

  Regular camp arrival time is from 8:30–9:15 a.m., and regular dismissal time is from 3:00–3:15 p.m.

  
  

  Note: Campers will not be admitted before 8:30 a.m.