Frequently Asked Questions

The safety of our camp attendees and staff is and will always be our highest priority. We are committed to reducing the potential COVID-19 spread by following guidance from the NYC department of Health and the American Camp Association. Click here to learn more about our procedures and safety practices.

February 15, 2021 

Registration is open as long as there is space available. There is no deadline.

All campers go on local trips when possible.

Round trip transportation is an additional $90 per week.

Campers are grouped by the grade they will enter in Fall 2021.

If you have to cancel your child’s enrollment, you must notify the camp director in writing prior to June 19, 2021. Full cancellations made prior to this date are subject to the $50 deposit fee per child. If cancellation is made after June 19, 2021 all fees paid will be forfeited, regardless of your registration date. Changes in enrollment weeks are based on availability. Campers are eligible for a full 100% refund for all summer camp programs if:

• Dwight Summer Camp cancels or reschedules any summer program due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
• Families are adversely impacted by COVID-19 (job loss, illness or suspected exposure  to COVID-19, caring for sick family members, etc.) and have to cancel their registration.

Worry Free COVID-19  Refund Policy:
If Dwight Summer Camp Cancels Summer Camp 2021, in whole or in part due to Covid-19, you will receive a full refund for impacted sessions.

Refund Policy If You Cancel:
If you enroll in Dwight Summer Camp and your plans change, or you have concerns about your child attending camp this summer, you can receive a refund for camp tuition paid as follows:

On or before May 1, 2021 : Full cancellations by May 7, 2021 and receive a refund, for all tuition paid, less the non-refundable $50 deposit.

Cancel After May 15 , 2021 : Cancel after May 7, 2021 and receive a Summer Camp credit for tuition paid for unused weeks. Credits expire August 7, 2021

CHANGING WEEKS
Members and customers who wish to change camp programs or camp weeks will be accommodated for a $50 fee provided there is space available.

NO SHOWS
Participants who do not attend their registered session (for any reason, including illness or vacation) or who do not contact Dwight Summer Camp to cancel by the refund/credit dates listed, will not receive a refund or credit.

The home base for all campers is at the Dwight School Main Campus (18, West 89th Street ) and we will use the Dwight School Athletic Center (2116 First Ave) daily for activities such as swimming.

Yes, all campers will swim 2 days each week at the Dwight Athletic Center.

We do our best to honor at least one campmate. Campers need to be registered for the same camp, ie Adventure Camp, Sports Camp. You will have a chance to make this request during the registration process in the camper information section.