FAQs for Parents and Guardians (check the Campers FAQ page for more FAQ's) |
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Q. What hours does camp run? A. Camp runs from 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday. The first activity of the day starts at 9am.
Q. Can my child stay longer hours? A. Facilities are available for your child to arrive at 8am and stay until 6pm. There is an additional fee of $5 per day for this service. Please indicate this requirement on your application form.
Q. How much does camp cost? A. At Camp Blue each program is a different price pending activities offered and the current venue and type of program. For many Sydney based holiday programs you are paying between $250 and $550 for a 3 - 4 day program for one activity that last for about 7 hours. At Camp Blue you are paying for 5 FULL day programs whereby your child will participate in 5 or more chosen activities with qualified coaches and instructors. Cost is $125 per day or $595 for the entire week (subject to change). We are approved as a Child Care Service Provider with the Australian Government, and therefore eligible families can claim the application fees for Child Care Benefits. Please contact us for more information.
Q. How do we apply? A. Applying for Camp is easy. Just go to our Application Page and take 15-20 minutes to complete an application.
Q. Can my child still attend camp if they are not a student at the school camp is operating from? A. Yes - you don't need to be a student or affiliated with the school to be a camper.
Q. What is the staff to camper ratio? A. There will always be a minimum ratio of 1 Leader/Coach to 6 children. Each activity group will have no more than 12 children in it so your child will receive the individual attention they need to learn their skill. Our staff undergo extensive training prior to camp and this matched with our fantastic ability to draw in incredible personalities combined with a genuine love of children and teaching leads to a successful operation! You can’t beat our staff – they rock! Every staff member has extensive experience working with children and can’t wait for camp.
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Q. Will my child be OK at camp if they don't know anyone else? A. Yes! To us camp is not only about learning and having fun, but also making new friends. Our background is from USA camps where many children come to camp not knowing anyone. We place emphasis on all campers mingling and getting to know their fellow campers, and will do many activities throughout the week so your child can make new friends at camp. Q. What should my child bring to camp? A. Your child should dress appropriately for the activities they will be doing and the weather. They will need to bring morning tea everyday and lunch for Monday – Thursday. A few weeks out from camp when your child’s activities are confirmed, you will be informed if you need to bring anything specific to an activity (ie, your child may want to bring their own racquet if they are participating in tennis, or will need swimmers and a towel if doing the swimming program).
Q. What happens if my child is sick or injured at camp? A. All our staff are First Aid and CPR certified. If your child receives any minor first aid treatment during the day you will be notified at the end of the day. If your child is sick or is in need of a doctor you will be notified straight away to arrange pick up.
Q. What happens if it rains? A. We have indoor facilities that every program can operate from if it does rain, so your child will still get the same great camp experience no matter what the weather.
Q. What is Camp Little Blue? A. This is the special camp we run for Kindergarten children. The activities are preset and the group will only have these younger children in it.
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