List of 10 frequently asked questions.

• Is it possible to do a tour / warm-up time for our child before summer programs start?

  We will be offering a virtual warm-up for all registered camp families to meet summer camp staff and ask any questions they may have about summer programs this year. The 2021 warm-up will be held on June 18 from 6-7pm. Registered families will receive the link via email. 

• How much screen-time is expected for Les Navigateurs? What does the camp day look like? Does the camp require adult supervision?

  The camp day will run 9:30am-2:30pm, with built-in screen breaks in between most meetings, including a long lunch/recess break midday. Campers will meet in various combinations of large groups, small groups. Activities will vary by age group, but will include both online and offline activities.
  
  Les Navigateurs is designed for students to participate as independently as possible. We do encourage a parent/guardian to be nearby, particularly for younger students, in case they need assistance.

• What is the staff-to-camper ratio? How many campers per group?

  • • Camp des Lucioles groups are staffed by 2 adult summer staff members, and the group size is limited by DCYF ratios (10-14 children per group).
    • Camp d’été groups are staffed by 1-2 adult summer staff members, and the group size is limited to 12 children per group.
    • Classe Aventure is staffed by 2 adult summer staff members, and the group size is limited to 10 children.
    • Les Navigateurs groups are limited to 6-8 children per group.

• What are your covid-19 policies? Do you require any covid-19 testing?

  Our full covid-19 policies can be found here.
  We will continue our weekly surveillance testing program into the summer for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. Those who do not wish to participate in this program must supply a PCR test each week.
  
  Though we are hopeful for conditions to continue to improve into the summer months, we are committed to continuing the same level of rigor for summer programs as during the school year.

• For what reasons would FASPS cancel a registration?

  FASPS may cancel an in-person Summer Programs registration if a government mandate were to order all daycares to close, or if we were to have an outbreak of COVID-19 on campus, forcing us to close and clean.
  
  We may also cancel any Summer Programs registration if we do not meet minimum enrollment.

• What is included in camp costs?

  • Camp des Lucioles includes snacks, activities and projects, and a camp t-shirt.
  • Camp d'été includes activities and projects and a camp t-shirt.
  • Classe Aventure includes bus transportation to/from field trips, bike rental (if applicable), any other activities and projects, and a camp t-shirt.
  • Les Navigateurs includes a "camp in a box" containing all materials for their activities, all online meetings/resources, and a camp t-shirt.

• Is the summer programs staff the same as the school year staff?

  Yes and No: most of our summer programs staff are current FASPS faculty members, but some staff members do come from the outside community. They have gone through a rigorous hiring process and meet all our requirements and standards for excellence.

• Do you offer lunches? Are snacks provided?

  Lunch will not be provided for any program over the summer. All campers must bring their own lunch.

  NOTE: FASPS summer programs adhere to a strict no-peanuts policy.
  
  Camp des Lucioles: morning and afternoon snacks will be provided.
  Camp d'été: an afternoon snack will be provided.

• Is there nap / down time every day?

  Kids in Camp des Lucioles participate in nap / rest time for about an hour every day. If children need longer to sleep, we let them rest longer.

• What happens if I need to change or cancel my registration?

  Requests to change or cancel your summer programs registration should be sent to Summer@FASPS.org.