DRESS CODE. The safety of our campers is our top priority. To increase the visibility and safety of our campers, we require all campers to wear their camp T-shirts daily. Camp shirts from previous summers may also be worn. Additional T-shirts may be purchased for $12.00 plus tax

Tennis shoes or closed-toe sports sandals are highly recommended since a great deal of time will be spent outside if the weather permits. For safety reasons, flip-flop shoes are only permitted during Water Play Wednesdays.

We also encourage our campers to dress modestly, even during Water Play. Campers should wear shorts (knee length or just above) and T-shirts or board shorts and rash guards. No bathing suits please. Please refer to the Camp Checklist for additional information or speak to the camp director if you have any questions.

REFUND POLICY. A non-refundable 10% deposit is due upon registration to hold your child’s space. Registration processing fees charged by ACTIVE are also non-refundable. In order to receive the Early Bird Special, registration must be paid in FULL for all weeks by Nov. 15 (Winter Camp), Jan. 15 (Spring Camp), and April 15 (Summer Camp). Anyone registering after the early bird deadlines will have until Dec.1 (Winter Camp), March 1 (Spring Camp), and June 1 (Summer) to remit the full camp payment. Payments for registrations received after May 1 for the summer are due at least two weeks before week 1 of camp. Payment plans are available.

A refund will be honored, less the non-refundable 10% deposit and registration processing fees, if notification is received by the camp registration office in writing, via email, or regular mail by Dec. 1 (Winter Camp), March 1 (Spring Camp) and May 15 (Summer Camp). No refunds will be honored thereafter (one exception regarding Minimum Campers Needed).

If your camper contracts COVID during Camp, no refunds will be issued since funds will have already been spent or committed. If COVID rises to the level that necessitates camp closure before camp starts due to the high transmission level in DC which poses serious health and safety concerns, camp registration fees will be held as a credit and may be applied to future camps (no refunds will be issued). If COVID rises to the level that necessitates camp closure after camp starts due to a high community transmission level in DC or if the transmission level at the campsite is high, and poses serious health and safety concerns, camp registration fees will be held as a credit and may be applied to future camps (no refunds will be issued). The current COVID community level in Washington, DC can be viewed here.

If your camper presents any symptoms of COVID before the start of Camp, is in close contact with anyone testing positive for COVID-19, or has tested positive themselves, please call the camp office at 202.643.8787. We will provide a credit that can be used for future in-person or online programs/camps.

A $20 administrative fee will be added for each change that is requested after April 15 for summer Early Bird registrants and May 1 for all other summer registrants.

No substitution of siblings will be honored. Make-up days are not an option. No refunds will be issued in the event of camp closure due to inclement weather, emergencies, loss of power, health or safety concerns, COVID high transmission levels, or circumstances beyond the control of the camp.

HEALTHY FOOD. We encourage parents to pack healthy snacks and lunches. Minimizing or avoiding foods that contain harmful chemicals, preservatives, refined sugars, refined flours, and hydrogenated fats is highly suggested. Kids and Culture staffers have been instructed not to give children candy or gum at any time. For pre-planned special events, such as Festival Fridays, campers may have the option of eating a popsicle or other dessert that adheres to the standards set forth above.

INCLEMENT WEATHER. Kids and Culture Camp will not close due inclement weather, unless the administrators overseeing the camp site determine that attendance will present a safety hazard or there is loss of power. In the event that camp is closed due to loss of power or safety concerns, parents will receive an email from the Director. Parents will also receive notification via email if other emergencies arise that may change the normal camp schedule. No refunds will be issued in the event of camp closure due to inclement weather, emergencies, loss of power, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond the control of the camp.