Is my child ready for camp?
Yes! Acteeva is an
excellent choice for your child's first camp experience. Our one
week program allows campers to have fun and try new things in a
school based environment that is familiar and secure.
How will my child choose activities?
There are two ways for campers to
choose their daily schedule. Parents and campers can choose to
customize their schedule before camp even starts with our online
customization process or campers can choose activities "as they go"
at camp. Campers who have customized their schedule ahead of time
are welcome to make changes during camp.
Click here to customize your schedule now.
What qualifications do your
counselors have?
The quality of the Acteeva
experience depends on the quality of our staff, and at Acteeva, we
hire only the best! All of our counselors have graduated high
school and are 18 or older. They are all CPR and First Aid
trained and have participated in a week long intensive training.
All staff have passed reference and background checks. Our
specialty program staff are experts in their program area, and all
of our staff has previous experience working with children.
What is your camper to staff ratio?
We maintain a one to six
staff to camper ratio at all times. Campers are supervised at all
times by qualified staff.
Will my child be with his or her
friends?
At Acteeva, campers choose
what they want to do, all day every day. There are four activity
choice periods every day. Friends can choose to participate in all
of the same activities together, or they may choose to try different
activities for as many periods as they want throughout the day.
Do most new campers come to camp with
a friend?
Some campers come with
friends, and some do not. Our inclusive camp community encourages
all children to develop new friendships at camp. Our supportive
staff and variety of activities provide a safe environment for
children to explore new things and make friends with common
interests.
What is your policy on discipline?
At Acteeva, we use
discipline to change inappropriate behavior, help campers grow
socially, and help campers learn acceptable behavior. We do not
tolerate physical punishment, sarcasm, put-downs, personal attacks
or extralegal punishment. We believe that in order
for discipline to be effective, it must respect the worth and value
of the camper, be fair and consistent, be as immediate as possible,
be given in a spirit of love and concern, and have growth oriented
objectives.
Staff are trained to follow the Acteeva progression of discipline for all behavior problems:
How do you handle medications?
Allergies?
All medications must be in
their original packaging and clearly labeled with instructions.
Medications are kept with our site director at all times and
dispensed when indicated on the instructions. All Acteeva staff
will be notified of children with special needs such as medications
and allergies. Campers with sever allergies must bring an Epi-Pen
that can be kept with the site director and used if necessary. Our
camp lunch provider, Kids Chow, has plenty of lunches to accommodate
campers with allergies.
What kind of safety and emergency
procedures to you have?
At Acteeva, camper safety
is our top priority. All of our staff have participated in safety
training and are currently certified in CPR and First Aid. Staff
carry Nextel radios for constant communication. Acteeva is
compliant with all local and state safety and health regulations,
and has trained staff in earthquake, fire and other safety
procedures. We have connections with local EMT services to provide
emergency care.
Do you provide transportation?
Acteeva does not provide
transportation for campers. Our flexible pick up and drop off hours
and extended care programs were created to help busy and working
parents with a transportation schedule that works for them.
Do you have extended care programs?
Yes! Acteeva offers both
before and after camp extended care programs. Acteeva Early Birds
is our morning program, which provides breakfast and quiet games
before camp starts. Acteeva Encore is our after camp program, with
a variety of fun activities to choose from every day.
Click here to
learn more about extended care.
Does my camper need to bring a lunch,
or do you provide one?
Acteeva offers the option
of camp lunches through our partner Kid Chow. Families can
pre-order lunches for their campers from the Kid Chow website, and
Kid Chow delivers them at camp. Kid Chow’s customizable menu
features a variety of healthy choices. Kid Chow lunches are not
included in camp tuition. Parents are welcome to provide their
children with a lunch from home if they do not want to participate
in the lunch program.
Click here to learn more about the Kid
Chow lunch program.
How do you ensure activities are age
appropriate?
Our customized schedule offers a
variety of activities every day for all ages of Acteeva campers.
Activity choices are coded to specify which age group they are
targeted for. Each age group has several activities to choose
from each period.
Is there a refund for days missed?
There is no refund for
days missed. Acteeva strongly discourages parents from removing
their children from camp. Because the Acteeva experience is only
one week long, missing a day compromises a child's camp
experience and the continuity of the program. If you cannot commit
to a full week of camp, we recommend signing up for a different
session.
What is the best way to
communicate with Acteeva staff?
We pride ourselves in our availability to camper
parents. We appreciate receiving a phone call or email as soon as
possible if you need to communicate something to us. You can also
talk with us directly when you come to drop your camper off or pick
up every day. We use a networking system to ensure that your
message gets to all relevant staff in a prompt manner.
Can I register for more than one
session?
Yes! Acteeva offers a
unique program every week to keep campers coming back for more.
Specialty activities and theme days change every session, and with a
variety of activities to choose from, campers will always find
something fun and new to do.
What if my child doesn't want to
participate in any of the activities?
Typically, a child doesn't
want to participate in an activity because it is new and
intimidating, or because their past experience with that activity
has been negative. Our supportive camp counselors help campers that
are intimidated or unsure find an activity that will be fun and
appropriate for them, and provide engaging and fun instruction
through each activity. We never force campers to participate if
they do not want to. Our
huge selection of activities ensures that all campers can find
something fun and interesting. All of our activities are age
appropriate, so that young campers will not be overlooked or
overwhelmed, and that older campers will not be bored.
Why a school site?
We chose for Acteeva to be
hosted at a school because it is has a variety of indoor and outdoor
facilities, including play fields, basketball courts, blacktop,
playground equipment, classrooms, and picnic tables in a secure
environment. Schools are easily accessed for camper pick up and
drop off, and are local, making them convenient for families.
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