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Summer Camp Information
Location

Grades Pre K – 6th Grade
Dwight School
18 West 89th St.
New York, NY  10024

*If you have selected transportation your camper will be taken to the assigned location.

Camp Dates
  • Week 1:  June 20-24
  • Week 2: June 27-July 1
  • Week 3: July 5-8 (We are closed July 4)
  • Week 4: July 11-15
  • Week 5: July 18-22
  • Week 6: July 25-29
  • Week 7: August 1-5
  • Week 8: August 8-12
Arrival & Departure

You may drop off and pick up at camp. The regular camp hours are 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Families needing an earlier drop off time (starting at 7:30 am) and late pick up (no later than 6:00 pm) may take advantage of our extended day program.

Cancellation Policy

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.
Refund Policy

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.

Lunch & Snacks

Lunch is provided every day by Scholastic Culinary Service. All lunches are nut-free and 75% organic. With a wide range of menu options, meals may include chicken tenders, grilled chicken burgers, cheese quesadillas, Angus beef cheeseburgers, macaroni & cheese, hot dogs, French bread pizza, and a variety of sandwiches. Lunch is boxed for safety.

We are a nut-aware camp.

Please review our allergy policy!

Nut Products and Food Allergies

Dwight Summer Day Camp strives to be a nut-free, sesame-free and shellfish-free facility, and can support most special diets and food allergies. At this time, for the protection of our campers with severe nut allergies, we consider ourselves a “nut-aware” camp: we make every effort to eliminate peanut, tree nut (walnut, pecan), and any nut-based products and to raise awareness about food allergies. We have instituted procedures for anaphylactic emergencies, and have staff on location who are trained in administering epinephrine. Our food service does not serve peanut butter, sesame, shell-fish or nuts of any kind during lunch, at snack times, and at Camp events and activities. We ask that parents and caregivers refrain from sending foods containing above mentioned products to Camp as birthday treats or snacks. We ask that campers, parents, caregivers, and staff who may have eaten peanut, tree nut, or other nut-based foods thoroughly wash their hands before entering the Camp building. We ask that families of children with food allergies work closely and cooperatively with our Camp Nurse, Camp Director, and Head Counselors to ensure a safe environment for your child at camp. It is essential that families of campers with food allergies keep the Camp Nurse informed of your child’s allergies by the first day of camp and of any changes that may occur during the camp. You must complete the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan and provide the camper with his or her medication (antihistamines, Epi-pen) in its original pharmacy labeled container with specific doctor’s orders. The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan form can be requested from the Camp Director’s Office. We ask families to encourage their children to not share foods/utensils and to practice thorough hand washing. Because so many people enter our Camp building each day, there is no way we can ensure that our Camp is completely nut-free. We appreciate the efforts of each member of our community to protect the health of all of our campers.

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What To Bring
  • Face Mask
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Bathing suit
  • Towel
  • Goggles
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra change of clothes (for K – 1)
  • Nut-free snack (morning)

*Please make sure that all items sent to camp are clearly labeled with your child’s name and group.

Camp Ratios

General Activities
Ages 4 – 6 / 1 staff : 5 children
Ages 7 – 8 / 1 staff : 5 children
Ages 9 – 12 / 1 staff : 5 children

Swim
Ages 4 – 8 / 1 staff : 5 children
Ages 9 – 12 / 1 staff : 5 children

Trips
All Ages / 1 staff : 5 children

Buddy Request

If you would like to request your camper be grouped with a friend, you will have a chance to do so during registration in the camper information section. Please include the first and last name of the campmate. Campers must be registered for the same camp, ie sports camp, adventure camp.

Swim Program

The Dwight Summer swim program is instructional. Classes are taught by certified, experienced swim professionals in our world – class, 25 – yard pool. Campers are assessed and grouped based on their swim competence on their first day of camp. Campers are issued colored swim caps based on swim level. Each week campers are given the opportunity to re test in order to achieve a higher level.

21 West 88th St.,
New York, US 10024

Phone: 212.724.6360 ext. 267

director@dwightsummercamp.org