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On-line Day Camp Registration starts Friday, February 29, at 7:30 a. m.
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REGISTRATION UPDATES
Over the summer a parent committee met and decided during the first week of
registration to limit each Day-Camper’s participation to one week of camp
(2nd-6th grade). While you may register for only one day camp session, you can
place yourself on wait lists of session’s that are full.
Beginning March 10 at 7:30 a.m., you will have the opportunity to register
your child for additional weeks, based on availability.
LIT (13-14 years) is limited to one week. Wild Things (k-1st grade) is not
limited to one week, but because of the nature of the camp we recommend a limit
of two.
Kermit Knew it Ain’t Easy Being Green…During the payment process,
you will have the opportunity to help all students in Santa Clara County by
donating to the Walden West Foundation’s campaign to fund the very green (not
just the color) Science Learning Center Lab. You’ll be amazed at the new
lodge. The Science lab will be just as impressive!
HOW TO REGISTER
This year Walden West is continuing with on-line registration. Beginning Feb.
21, you can create a secure family profile to allow for faster registration on
Feb. 29. Then, when registering your children on Feb. 29, just select the week
you would like for each child. Sessions fill extremely quickly.
In the past, some of you registered as a group, with one person registering
for the entire group. We ask that each family register on their own because we
need correct email, address, and phone numbers for each family in order to
communicate with you.
You will not be able to pay during registration Feb. 29, and must
return to our website to complete payment for each week of camp by March 4 or
you will be taken off the roster. Beginning March 1, payment must be made at the
time of registration.
Once enrolled, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. An additional
confirmation will be sent after payment has been made and registration is
complete. At that time you will also be asked to download a health form for each
child and a camp information sheet.
Starting March 10 at 7:30, based on availability, we will accept computer
registration for additional sessions as well as walk-in, faxed, and mailed
registrations.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration requires full payment for each week of camp. Should you cancel, $75 for each week is
non-refundable.
Day Camp Dates:
6/16-20 | 6/23-27 | 6/30-7/4* | 7/7-11 | 7/14-18
7/21-25 | 7/28-8/1 | 8/4-8 | 8/11-15 | 8/18-22 **
* The July 4 week will operate all 5 days as a regular week of camp.
** Interpreters are available for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Cost: $330/week
Camper Club Cost: $370 (or more)/week
Members of the Camper Club will receive an orange Live Strong style bracelet. Additional Fees will fund the
Walden West Science Learning Center.
Walden West accepts cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard.
THE STAFF
The camp is directed and run by the staff of Walden West Outdoor School. Staff
members bring with them years of summer camp experience and hold certificates in
First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding. The four staff members, with the help of 6
experienced volunteer counselors recruited from local high schools, supervise
our 150 children.
ACTIVITIES
Arts and crafts, games, singing, gardening, hiking, and swimming are some of the
activities campers will enjoy. All activities will be geared especially towards
this young age group.
TRANSPORTATION
Campers must be brought to Walden West on Monday morning between 8 AM and 9 AM
for check-in. For the remainder of the week Walden West will transport campers
from Saratoga School on Oak Street in Saratoga to Walden West and back to Saratoga School
in the afternoon. See
Map and Driving Directions . Afternoon drop-offs begin Monday at
4:30 PM. Morning pick-ups begin Tuesday at 8:30 AM.
EXTRA HOURS/ EARLY PICK-UP
Extra Hours are intended for parents who need to drop their children off
earlier than normal camp hours. Morning Extra Hours begin at 8 AM. If you
require this service please notify us at Monday check-in . There is no
extra charge. Extra Hours supervision is at Walden West.
Early pick-up is an option for parents who need to pick their campers up
before 4:30PM. Please let us know if you prefer this at Monday check-in.
OFFICE HOURS
The Walden West main office is located to your right as you enter the parking lot and is open week-days
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Walden West requires a written request for refunds at least one week prior to
any session you wish to cancel. If, after registering you wish to switch weeks
this will be a cancellation. Please e-mail Kay Poyer at kathleen_poyer@sccoe.org
or call 408 573-3057.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Click here for a scholarship application. If a
scholarship is awarded and you have already paid, your account will be credited with $100. If you have
registered and a scholarship is denied, we will give a full cancellation refund if requested. The deadline
for request is March 31.
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