Camps: Open or Closed plus what they are doing for refunds

[Anonymous]

I just checked the Fairfax County website and it says they are still planning on holding all their camps. Which is weird because on another thread, someone else said all their fields and playgrounds were closed until June 30.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Landon refunding the deposits? The email did not say specifically

Yes the email was clear - FULL refunds. go and read it again, they said this multiple times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC DPR: still open, can cancel/withdraw for 90% refund

How can this be if mayor won’t discuss plans to open yet? But if she cancels camps, she will jeopardize so many residents who depend on these low cost or subsidized camps thus won’t be able to return to work

[Anonymous]

Jcc Nv closed.

[Anonymous]

HeadFirst is offering refunds if camp does not run.

[Anonymous]

Anyone heard from St Albans sports camps? Or prep?

[Anonymous]

Montgomery County Recreation summer camps are cancelled. They are working on refunding payments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jcc Nv closed.

Where did you see this? Nothing on their website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just checked the Fairfax County website and it says they are still planning on holding all their camps. Which is weird because on another thread, someone else said all their fields and playgrounds were closed until June 30.

They cancelled half-day camps, my kids registration was cancelled. They will offer a credit or a refund.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Valley Mill: no decision. Only offering credits for next year.
TIC: cancelled and offering full refunds.
Sidwell: no information.

Too busy counting their ill-gotten gains from the Small Business fund...

Not true, they sent this email on April 22.

Hello Sidwell Summer Families,

I hope this finds you and yours safe and healthy as we all deal with the growing impact of COVID-19. Thank you to those who completed the short survey regarding Sidwell Summer 2020 – we are reading all the insightful feedback. Please know we are considering thoughtfully what programs we may or may not be able to offer and exactly what our summer 2020 offerings may look like. If you have not already, take a minute to complete the short survey.

We want to assure you that we are closely monitoring the recommendations put forth from the CDC and government agencies and will use these recommendations and guidelines to help us make a safe and informed decision regarding Sidwell Summer 2020. The safety of our Sidwell Summer community - campers, staff and families - is always our top priority. We are assessing and planning various in-person and virtual options for Sidwell Summer 2020; we will communicate our plans in early May.

POLICY CHANGES for SUMMER 2020:

Sidwell Summer will be altering some of our policies given this extraordinary time and situation. For summer 2020, we are extending the deadline for Balance Payment & Cancellation/Changes:

Balance Payment: balance payment will NOT be processed on May 1.

Sidwell Summer will send communication prior to processing charges – we currently anticipate payment being due June 1, which will allow families to best assess which programs, if any, will fit your summer plans.

Cancellation/Changes: cancellations are eligible for a full refund (including the deposit) and any changes (week, program, etc.) will be made free of charge.

All requests must be received via email to [e-mail]. Please clearly state the following in your request: camper(s) name(s), program(s) and week(s) to change or cancel.

Note, if Sidwell Summer cancels or changes any 2020 camps or programs, a full refund (including the deposit) will be given.

While current circumstances are not ideal, we are grateful for our Sidwell Summer community and appreciate your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.

Stay safe and healthy!

Elizabeth & The Sidwell Summer Team

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC DPR: still open, can cancel/withdraw for 90% refund

How can this be if mayor won’t discuss plans to open yet? But if she cancels camps, she will jeopardize so many residents who depend on these low cost or subsidized camps thus won’t be able to return to work

Perhaps we will know more by May 15, when the District's stay at home order is set to expire.

I'm not optimistic about DPR camps remaining open. I'm a medical professional at a DC hospital and our caseload is still heavy with no end in sight. Likewise, I received an alert from DC DOH today stating that a child in DC was recently hospitalized with the pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome possibly associated with COVID-19. Link: https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/1476786

[Anonymous]

Steve & Kate’s in Arlington is still planning to have camp as of now.

[Anonymous]

St Stephens Summertime has canceled June; July and August remain TBD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HeadFirst is offering refunds if camp does not run.

Per Head First policy on their website under FAQ, if you cancel by June 1st, you can get a 75% refund or a 100% credit for future enrollment. Which is good at least for DC if the Mayor makes a decision this Friday. 75% is better than nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just checked the Fairfax County website and it says they are still planning on holding all their camps. Which is weird because on another thread, someone else said all their fields and playgrounds were closed until June 30.

Yep also got an email saying they are on.

So is mad science though they seem to be going virtual which is beyond ridiculous.

Renaissance child is also on.