The Ellis School

List of 5 items.

  • Payment Policies

    Important Payment Dates, Deposits and Cancellations

    Full payment for all camps 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, 2019.
    • After May 1, canceled registrations are NOT eligible for a refund.
    • After the start of the registered program, no refunds are given.
    • 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 The Ellis School Summer Programs Coordinator, 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

    The Ellis School Summer Camps strive to empower and inspire all students through learning and 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(s) reserve 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.

  • After-care and Arrival/Dismissal Policies

    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.

    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 between 8:15 and 9:15 a.m., and regular dismissal time is between 3:00 and 3:10 p.m.

    Note: Campers will not be admitted before 8:15 a.m.
The Camp Policies Consent Form and Publicity Consent Form found below are mandatory and must be completed as part of the camp registration process.

If your camper is a current Ellis student, we have her medical and immunization information on file. If any changes have arisen this year, please be sure to update your daughter’s Magnus profile before camp.

If your camper is not a current Ellis student, you will need to complete the Summer Camp Health Form, which can be filled out online within the Ellis Summer Camp Registration Form. You will also need to provide a copy of your camper’s immunization form to our school nurse, Lynette MacLeod. Copies of the immunization form can be emailed to Lynette at macleodl@theellisschool.org or mailed to the school: The Ellis School, Attn: Lynette MacLeod, 6425 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Please note that we are prohibited by state law from allowing your camper to remain on campus without medical and immunization information.
Please read over these Camp Rules and Policies. By signing the agreement, all parents/guardians agree to comply with The Ellis School guidelines for summer programs. This form should be returned to Jenna Hayes on the first day of camp.
Please read over the Publicity Consent Statement. By signing, all parents/guardians agree to allow The Ellis School to take pictures during camp and use them on any and all marketing or publicity materials. This form should be returned to Jenna Hayes on the first day of camp.
Please Note: This information pertains to camps run by The Ellis School and is not necessarily accurate for Luminari, Mad Science, Cello Fury, or Pittsburgh Pirates camps taking place on the Ellis campus.