Frequently Asked Questions

• What is this year's dates and times?

  Please refer to the summer programs brochure for specific dates and times.

• Where do the camps take place?

  Cecil Science Institute (CSI):

  • Classes will be held at Elkton Station on Railroad Avenue in Elkton, Md. The camp office will be located in room 229.

  Campus Kids:

  • Classes will be held at Cecil College, North East Campus. Some classes will include field trips or require transportation (provided by the College) to off-site locations. The Camp Office will be located in the PE Building.

  Young People's Theatre Program (YPTP):

  • Classes will be held in the Elkton Station Performing Arts Lab on Railroad Avenue in Elkton. The camp office will be located in room 126.

  Summer Scholars:

  • Classes will be held on Cecil College's North East Campus.
• How do I obtain a brochure?

  Brochures will be available for pick-up in February at reception at both the Elkton Center and North East Campus. You can also download a copy of the brochure by right mouse clicking the following link, then selecting "Save Target As..." to save the PDF file to your computer:

  Summer Programs Brochure

  To be added to our mailing list, please contact Tina Durborow at tdurborow@cecil.edu or 410-287-6060 x628.

• How and where do you register?

  Registration will begin as soon as brochures are available. Registrations will be accepted at the Elkton Station or on the North East Campus on a first come, first serve basis. Registration may be completed by mail, fax or in person. (Note: Registrations completed in person will be processed daily before those received by mail or fax.) No phone registration please. received by mail or fax.) No phone registration please.

• Can my child sign up for additional weeks once camps has started?

  Yes! You may sign up at any time depending on class availability.

• Do I have to pay at the time of registration?

  Full payment is due at the time of registration in the form of cash, check or credit card.

• Is there a discount for more than one child?

  There is no discount for signing up multiple children for summer camp.

• Why do some classes have fees and some do not?

  Some classes have additional costs that are the result of transportation, entrance fees, rental fees, or special supplies and materials.

• What is Purchase of Care?

  All YES Summer Camps qualify for reimbursement from State Purchase of Care. State Purchase of Care payment through the Department of Social Services. Contact the Department of Social Services for eligibility. Parents or guardians will be responsible for any difference between the amount received for Purchase of Care and the total registration costs.

• Can I sign up for just the morning or afternoon classes?

  Campus Kids, YPTP, & Summer Scholars are full day programs. CSI Science Camp has the option of signing up for half or full day.

• How do I obtain my child's schedule?

  Schedules, policy's and procedures, t-shirts and contact information for all summer camps will be mailed out to participants. If you register within two weeks of the start of camp you must pick up a packet from the Registration department in Elkton Station or download the forms from the website.

• Do I have to attend the Parent's Night Meeting?

  No, this is an optional meeting. This is an opportunity for the camp leadership to explain the program and answer any questions that you may have.

• What happens if my child does not get their choice of classes?

  On the registration form you will put your child's first and second choice for each time period. Students will only be registered in a second choice class if the first choice class is filled or in the event that the first choice class is canceled due to low enrollment.

• What will my child do during Before and After Class?

  There will be a variety of daily organized activities during before and after care.

• Where do I drop my child off?

  Cecil Science Institute (CSI):

  • Parents and guardians are to bring their child to the performing arts room in Elkton Station, Room 138 where they will be required to sign their child in.

  Campus Kids:

  • Parents and guardians are to bring their child to the Physical Education Building Gymnasium where they will be required to sign their child in.

  Young People's Theatre Program (YPTP):

  • Parents and guardians are to bring their child to the performing arts room in Elkton Station, Room 138 where they will be required to sign their child in.

  Summer Scholars:

  • Parents and guardians are to bring their child to the classroom designated for that camp on the North East Campus.
• Where do I pick up my child?

  Cecil Science Institute (CSI):

  • Parents and guardians are to pick their child up in the performing arts room in Elkton Station, rm 138 where they will be required to sign their child out. Please come prepared with ID.

  Campus Kids:

  • Parents and guardians are to pick their child in the Physical Education Building Gymnasium where they will be required to sign their child out. Please come prepared with ID.

  Young People's Theatre Program (YPTP):

  • Parents and guardians are to pick their child up in the performing arts room in Elkton Station, rm 138 where they will be required to sign their child out. Please come prepared with ID.

  Summer Scholars:

  • Parents and guardians are to pick their child up in the classroom designated for that camp on the North East Campus. Please come prepared with ID.
• What if I need someone else to pick up or drop off my child?

  When filling out your emergency contact/going home plans please include all people you anticipate will be picking up your child. They must be listed on that sheet and present ID to the counselor to pick your child up. Should someone not listed on the going home plans need to pick up your child you must present to the Camp Director a note stating who will be picking them up at check-out time. Late arrivals should check-in at the Camp Office prior to the child going to their class session. If parents need to checkout their child early from camp, please send a note with the child stating the time of early checkout. The note should be presented to the Camp Director or Coordinator, at check-in time.

  Everyone must be prepared to show ID when picking up a child.

• Why do I have to sign my child in and out each day?

  We realize this is an inconvenience; however we want to ensure the safety of the children at all times.

• Will someone be with my child at all times?

  Camp staff will supervise Children at all times. This includes all camp classes, travel anywhere on the campus, and during lunchtime. Children will not be left alone. A drill in the emergency and evacuation procedures will be conducted early in each session. All camp staff will wear identification badges.

• How do I get a hold of the Coordinator in case of emergency?

  A staff member will be in the camp office at all times to answer the phone. Contact numbers will be provided to each parent/guardian. You may also call the Switchboard at 410-287-6060 and ask for the KIK Office.

• What if my child is injured?

  The Camp Coordinator will inform parents if a child is injured at the camp. A parent or substitute needs to be available by phone in case of an emergency. Doctors and hospitals will not treat a child (except in life threatening cases) without the parent's presence or permission. The parent is responsible for picking u p the child and determining if further medical attention is necessary. In case of an emergency requiring immediate medical attention, program staff are required to:

  • Make the child comfortable.
  • Notify Camp Coordinator.
  • Camp Coordinator will notify parent and call for an ambulance (if necessary) and accompany child to hospital.

  In case of accident not requiring emergency care, program staff will:

  • Notify Camp Coordinator who will administer First Aid.
  • Camp Coordinator will notify parent and request parental direction, if any.
  • Camp Coordinator will observe and monitor the child's activity.
  • Camp Coordinator will wait with child until parent arrives.

  Any accident will be reported to the Camp Coordinator and an accident report will be on file in accordance with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene procedures. Parents should ensure that their child has personal medical coverage and accident insurance. The camp does not provide accident insurance for students.

• What if my child needs a medication?

  The staff is not permitted to give medicine (including aspirin). The only exception to this rule is when a doctor prescribes medicine that must be given during the day. If your child is taking a prescription drug you will need to indicate this on the Medical Release Form. All medications should be in the original container with your child's name on it. Please bring any prescription medications with you at sign-in time on the first day. The Camp Coordinator will oversee your child taking his/her medication(s). Parents must take home all prescription medicines at checkout time on the last day.

• What is done for lunch? Is there a refrigerator?

  Children are to pack a brown bag lunch each day (no breakable items). Refrigeration will be available. Due to space limitation, lunch boxes, thermoses, etc. are not permitted. All lunch materials must be disposed of by the end of the lunch period.

• Can my child buy food and drinks?

  Please do not send money to buy sodas and snacks.

• Is water provided for sports or outside classes?

  Water coolers and cups are provided on-site with each outdoor activity. Water fountains are located in each building should any student need water.

• How will my child get to off-site classes?

  Some classes will include field trips or require transportation, which is provided by the College. Students will travel on school buses using professional drivers and accompanied by the instructor and counselor.

• What should my child wear?

  Campers need to dress in appropriate attire for classes in which they are enrolled. Questionable dress that is distracting to instruction will not be permitted. Shorts, tennis shoes, and t-shirts are acceptable. Students enrolled in the sports classes will be given specific details of dress and equipment at orientation.