FAQ

• S.T.E.A.M. focus
• hands-on, project-based learning
• science labs
• experienced teachers
• small overall camp
• excellent staff to student ratios
• fine arts

Class supplies are included in the cost of the camp.

• All of our camp teachers are experienced and most are credentialed. They possess a minimum of a BA or BS degree, while most have graduate degrees or certificates.
• All staff members are fingerprinted and undergo a comprehensive background check.
• The director and most teachers are CPR/First aid certified.
• Camp assistants are college or high school students who have experience working with children. A teacher will be present at all times to supervise the campers and assistants.

• Since COVID, we have moved to a screen free camp as children have been on screens so much. All materials for activities are provided by Camp Captivate.

At the end of the week, the director will share a link to a you tube video of camp highlights as well as a link to other google photos folder.

All work is filed in the Camp Captivte bag. Some directors encourage the bag to go back and forth each day, while other directors may wish to keep the bag at camp to file all work for the week and will send it home on Friday. Please clarify with your site director.

There will be a parent/family presentation each Friday from 2:45-3:05. We will select a few volunteers from each of the 3  programs to present. All of the Explorers students will perform a song.  (To keep the presentation short, we will not have time to have every child present, and we ask children to volunteer. No child will be forced to present against his or her will.

Since most campers are enrolled for multiple weeks and we want to cut down on unnecessary materials, we have changed the policy to provide one CC totebag and notebook per summer instead of per week.

• There are camp size minimums, and camps may be cancelled should the minimum numbers not be met. The minimum camp size per program per week is 15 students for Explorers and STEAM Jr., and 10 students for STEAM Plus. In the event the minimum number is not met, campers will be notified by email and either a full refund will be issued or the student may transfer to another date if space is available at no extra cost.
• The deadline for cancelling camp due to low enrollment is May 31, 2025. Should the minimum enrollment not be met by May 31, 2025, a full credit will be given. This credit will never expire.

• In general, we accept campers in ages 5 to 13, and campers must be at least 5 years old. We recommend that Kinders have completed transitional K or a full-day preschool program.
• NOTE: We DO NOT accept 4-year-olds who are enrolled in a preschool program, but we would love to have them when they turn five. There are different licensing rules for children under 5. Thanks for understanding!

• Children are grouped by age ranges (grade bands) in each of the three programs we offer.
• Students typically stay with their own camp program, but will interact in mixed age groups for recreation, recess, and lunch or special activities.

• The ratio will not exceed 1: 6 for Explorers (ages 5-6)
• The ratio will not exceed 1:10 for STEAM Jr. (ages 7-9)
• The ratio will not exceed 1:12  for STEAM Plus (ages 10-13)

Our ratios are typically much lower than the maximum numbers.

Please have your camper bring the following items each day:

• snack
• water bottle (with name on it)
• lunch (in a labeled insulated lunch box with ice pack inside)
• hat (optional, but recommended for outdoor activities)

NOTE: Please apply sunblock before camp, as we will be unable to apply it during camp. Please make sure your child knows how to apply sunblock for themselves.

• Students are asked to wear the Camp Captivate T-shirt each day. Every child receives one complimentary white camp T-shirt per week of camp and the shirt will be distributed on the first day of camp each week.
• Camp Captivate T-shirts must be worn each day for the safety of the campers and additional shirts may be purchased for $20 (Choice of blue or white)
• A limited number of “loaner shirts” may be available, but not guaranteed. It is highly recommended that parents purchase an additional shirt.
• T-shirts are strictly enforced at school sites where more than one camp company may operate.

Comfortable clothing including the Camp Captivate T-shirt and sneakers (no sandals please). Be sure to apply sunblock before dropping them off at camp!

Yes, we have one hour of PE daily in all our programs. Students will also have outside play time at the playground and fields of the school facility.

St. Justin’s School
2655 Homestead Road
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Note: We are consolidating to one site, St. Justin’s, for 2025. We will not be hosting camps at Holy Family School  and St. Leo the Great School  in 2025.

• Camp hours are from 9 am to 3 pm.
• Morning (AM) extended care can be added from 8 am to 9 am for an additional fee.
• Afternoon (PM) extended care can be added from 3 pm to 5:30 pm for an additional fee.
• There is also a “drop in” extended care option for parents.

If a schedule change needs to be made after registration, and there is space in another week, every effort will be made to switch your child to the requested week. There will be a $50/week/child charge for processing the change.

Please see the page for each camp for a sample daily schedule.

Extended care is available to help working parents. Before Camp Care is 8:00 am to 9:00 am and Extended Day Care is  3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

• The gate is unlocked for the 15 minute window before and after camp. (8:45 – 9:00 am, and 2:45-3:00). The gate shall remain locked at other times.
• Follow the signs to the Welcome Table. The director will be at the Welcome Table to help facilitate sign in and sign out.
• After signing in, the director or other staff member will direct you to the classroom for drop off.  Each child will get a numbered hook (outside of classroom) for his/her personal back pack and lunch box and CC bag.
• To sign out your child, please show a photo ID at pick up. 
• If you have signed up for extended care, the sign out binders will be moved to the Extended Care Room.
• If the gate is locked, please text or call the director, or other staff members, to have someone let you in. Thank you for your understanding about the need to keep the camp safe and secure during camp hours. (Contact information will be on signage on the door/gate)

• Camp Captivate takes the safety and health of our community very seriously. We follow rigorous procedures and training which are based on recommendations of the American Camp Association, Center of Disease Control and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. We keep up on the most recent guidelines and publish a document with “our COVID 19 Strategy” as more information becomes available.

For children with allergies or asthma, please complete these forms with details about your child’s needs.

• Food Allergy Action Plan (for children with allergies)
• Asthma Inhaler form for SELF administration
• Asthma Inhaler form for STAFF administration

• Please bring a labeled, insulated lunch box with ice pack inside.
• Please do NOT pack items that contain nuts or nut products due to nut allergies. We are a “nut free” camp. There is no sharing of food! Note: there is no lunch service at our camp.

Please review our refund policies.

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We have a limited number of grants for students in need of financial assistance. Please contact us for more information.

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