Financial
(Deposits, Scholarships, Cancellation, Full Payment)
How much is the deposit?
- The deposit is $150.00 per child per camp week. For example, if you send two children ("Bobby" and "Jenny") to two weeks of camp each, then you would need to send in $600.00 ($150.00 for Bobby's week 1, $150.00 for Bobby's week 2, $150.00 for Jenny's week 1 and $150.00 for Jenny's week 2).
Can I simply pay in full at the time of registration?
- Absolutely, and this is our preference! You can even save significantly by registering early. If you register on or before March 15, 2011, you receive the lowest rate and lock it in. If you need to wait to pay at the latest possible time (four weeks before your camp week starts), your balance is the locked-in rate minus the deposit and any payments you have paid to date. Please note: There will be a $30 return check fee if a check is returned due to insufficient funds in your account.
I paid the deposit when I registered my child. When is my final payment due?
- Your final payment is due no later than four (4) weeks prior to your camp week.
- A $50 late fee will be added to the account if the balance is still unpaid by the Sunday of the camp week.
- With an online registration, you also have the option of choosing to have a balance payment automatically made on May 1 from the same credit card that you used to make your initial deposit.
Will I receive a receipt of my final payment?
- If you register online, a receipt will automatically be sent to your email address.
- If you do not register online, we do not send final payment receipts unless requested. If you need an official receipt, please make that request at the time you send in your final payment.
Do you offer financial assistance?
- Yes. We have a needs-based scholarship fund that is set up for the main purpose of allowing children to come to camp that might not otherwise be able to do so due to financial need. We do not want to see children denied the opportunity to come to camp simply due to lack of funds. Feel free to download the scholarship form to request assistance.
I have several children. Do you offer a multi-child discount?
- No, we do not. We have re-structured our rate plan to offer more significant discounts across the board. We continue to offer needs-based scholarships to families needing additional assistance in paying summer camp fees.
I am an ELCA pastor. Do you offer any discounts for my children?
- No, we do not. We have re-structured our rate plan to offer more significant discounts across the board. We continue to offer needs-based scholarships to families needing additional assistance in paying summer camp fees.
If I should need to cancel my child's registration, what portion of my fee is refundable?
- The $150 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- For programs of four nights or more:
If you cancel at least four (4) weeks prior to your arrival, you may request a full refund, minus the deposit ($150). If you cancel with less than four (4) weeks notice, but more than 72 hours notice, you may request 50% of the fee minus the deposit ($150). No refunds are given for less than 72 hours notice.
- For programs of three nights or less: If you cancel at least four weeks prior to arrival, you may request 50% of the full fee. If you cancel with less than four weeks, but more than 72 hours notice, you may request 25% of the full fee. No refunds will be given for less than 72 hours notice.
- Should you need to cancel your child's registration, please submit a statement in writing either by fax (828-684-5196) or email.