FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Other questions about Camp College?  Call us at (609) 570-3311 or e-mail campcollege@mccc.edu.

What is Camp College?

Camp College and its affiliated programs offer your child an enriching alternative to the traditional summer day camp. Campers combine study in a variety of stimulating subject areas that emphasize intellectual growth and skills development with the fun of recreational activities at the West Windsor Campus. Children choose up to six different "courses" in our four-week 'Campus Kids' sessions (I and II). Most courses meet 55 minutes daily for each session. Camp College's affiliated Specialty Camps and Friday Fun Days are half days or full days.

Who is eligible?

All children ages 6-16 on September 30, 2019.

When is it?

'Campus Kids' Four-Week Camps

Session I  (Monday to Friday):  June 24 - July 19, 2019

Session I  (Monday to Thursday):  June 24 - July 18, 2019

Session II  (Monday to Friday):  July 22 - August 16, 2019

Session II  (Monday to Thursday):  July 22 - August 15, 2019
What activities are offered?

Campers choose up to six different courses per session from the many offerings which vary according to age and session. See Our Programs and Camp Calendar Week at a Glance.

Who are Camp College faculty?

See Our Staff.

What are the hours?

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., includes six classes plus lunch and recreation break.

For the convenience of working parents, children may be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. Children enrolled in the separate, optional Before-Camp Care program may be dropped off as early as 7:15 a.m. and will be escorted to their regular program by camp staff. Children enrolled in After-Camp Care may be picked up as late as 6 p.m.

What is the cost?

The basic costs for four-week 'Campus Kids' sessions are as follows:

Session I Monday through Thursday $933
Session II Monday through Thursday $995
Session I Monday through Friday $1213
Session II Monday through Friday $1275

For an additional cost, children may be enrolled in optional Before-Care and After-Care for any or all of the weeks they attend Camp College programs. Payment in full is due at time of registration. The cost includes all camp activities and materials unless otherwise noted. Campers may bring their own lunches or purchase meals and beverages at the college cafeteria. See also Registration Discounts.
When do I register?
How do I register?
What is the refund policy?

See Registration.

How do I change my child's 'Campus Kids' schedule?

For schedule change requests prior to the start of camp, please contact the Continuing Studies Registration Office in person or by phone at (609) 570-3311. There is a $20 charge for schedule changes. Forms are available online at Camper Forms (Scheduling).

Where do I pick up / drop off my child on a rainy day?

In the event of inclement weather, you may pick up your child in the CM (Communications) Building. Additional weather-related information can be found in the "In Case of Weather or Other Emergencies" section of the Camper Handbook as well as with our Emergency Notification notice.

What is the difference between Specialty Camp and the four-week 'Campus Kids' camp?

Specialty Camps are one-week or multiple-week Monday through Friday programs. Campers enroll in one morning class, one afternoon class, or a full day of classes. 'Campus Kids', sessions I and II, are four-week classes that meet Monday through Thursday or Monday through Friday depending on what option you register for.

Where is 'Campus Kids' pick-up? Specialty Camp pick-up?

'Campus Kids' pick-up is located in the East Parking Lot. Specialty Camp pick-up is located in the West Parking Lot.

How do I arrange to pick up my child from camp early?

For early pick-up, please send a note with your child that morning, specifying who will take your child from camp and at what time. Your child will be escorted to the camp office at the time stated on the note and you may sign out your child from camp.

Where do I go if I'm late for drop-off or pick-up?

If your camper arrives late, please escort him/her to the camp office to sign in as a late arrival. A counselor will escort your child to class. If you will arrive late for pick-up, please notify the camp office at (609) 570-3773.

What if my child is going home with another camper?

Send a note with your child for the camp office, specifying who the camper will be going home with that day. Remember to provide the other parent with a Parent/Guardian Pick-Up Authorization card.

On the first day of 'Campus Kids' sessions I and II, do I drop my child off or walk them to their first period class?

On the first day of each session, please walk your child to the outdoor registration check-in area located at the Student Center (SC) quadrangle. If the weather is inclement, registration check-in is located in the Student Center (SC) main dining room. After the first day, drop-off with curb-side service is located at the PE Circle.

Should I pack my child's lunch or send money?

You may either pack your child's lunch or send money with them to buy lunch in the cafeteria. A sample menu is located in the Camper Handbook. $5 to $7 should be sufficient. As an alternative to campers carrying cash, the cafeteria also accepts credit and debit cards.

What if my child forgets his/her lunch or money to purchase lunch?

Camp Office will contact you to work out a solution.

What are Friday Fun Days? Where is pick-up and drop-off?

Friday Fun Days are designed for campers who chose the extended week option for 'Campus Kids' four-week program. Pick-up and drop-off is located at the West Parking Lot.

Other questions about Camp College?

Call us at (609) 570-3311 or e-mail campcollege@mccc.edu.