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Frequently Asked Questions

How competitive is registration for new families?
In the past three years, interest in our summer programs has exceeded our capacity. While we are very grateful for the loyalty of our returning camp families, we cannot accommodate everyone interested in our programs, and registration for new families can be limited and is very competitive.

Our priority registration period begins in December for returning campers. Registration opens to new families in mid-January. The official dates are posted on the website’s Registration page in mid-November.

Because our retention rates are high, some age groups typically fill quickly during returning camper registration, and limited spots may be available to the public. As such, we always recommend enrolling as soon as possible after registration opens. If a camp is full, you are welcome to join the waitlist.

The camp I wanted to register my child for is full. How does the waitlist work?
In our CampMinder registration platform, a red hourglass next to a camp session indicates that the session is at capacity and a waitlist is available.

You can add your child to the waitlist for that camp for registration. CampMinder will show you the total cost of the camp and request a payment method. Please note that you will only be charged if a spot opens and you are formally offered and accept it.

Waitlists function on withdrawals. When a family withdraws from camp, we move through the waitlist and offer spots to families. You will get an email from us with a deadline by which we need a response. Although we do get some withdrawals every year, they tend to be random and hard to predict.

You may ask to be removed from a waitlist at any time.

How old does my child have to be to start camp?
Children who are 3.5 years old and over are welcome at camp. They must be fully potty trained and able to use the restroom independently. We understand that accidents happen and campers need reminders, but our program is not equipped for campers who cannot use the bathroom independently. Pull-ups and swim diapers are not allowed.

Development in early childhood can be varied even over a few months, so if your child is younger than 3.5 years old but expected to be potty trained by summer, please contact us at summer@belmontday.org, and we can discuss placement in camp.

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