Summer Camp FAQ
Q: How do I register for summer camps?
Before May 1st, camp registrations are accepted online, by mail or by fax. Starting May 1st, you may also register by calling the Studio East office during business hours (9:30am-5:30pm) at 425-820-1800.
Q: What happens if the camp I want to register for is full?
We will put your student on a waitlist and notify you if space becomes available. If you wish to also register in another camp to be assured of a spot somewhere, we can put your student on the waitlist for the full camp and accept a registration for another session. If you are offered a spot in the camp for which you were waitlisted and you decide to switch; you will, however, be charged the standard $25 switching fee. Please see next question.
Q: What if I need to cancel or switch camps? Will I be refunded?
Full tuition is due at the time of registration. There is a nonrefundable registration fee of $50.00 per child per camp for reservations canceled up to 2 weeks prior to the start of camp. Switching between camps is allowed up to 2 weeks prior to the start of camp, based on availability. There is a switching fee of $25.00. There are no refunds and campers may not switch between camps within 2 weeks of the start of camp.
Q: Where are Studio East Summer Camps held?
Summer Camps are held at various locations within 8 miles of Kirkland, at schools, churches and community centers. Registered families will be notified via email of the camp location as soon as our venues are confirmed – usually by the end of May.
Q: I have more than one child and I want them in camp during the same weeks. How will this work when their camps are not at the same location?
Studio East runs over 40 camps each summer and we typically start 4-6 camps each week. We partner with local schools, churches, and community centers to provide the kid-friendly spaces we need for camp.
We know parents often like to have their children in camp during the same weeks, so we have structured our programs with staggered start and end times to facilitate drop off and pick up. We also stagger performance times so that parents can attend up to three different performances on the final Friday of camp.
Q: Who are the Instructors?
You can find photos and biographies of our instructors clicking on the Instructors’ name links below the camp descriptions. All of our instructors are passionate about working with young people and sharing their expertise in the performing arts. Most of our instructors have been teaching for more than five years, many have Master’s degrees and/or teaching certificates, and all are teaching artists – active performers as well as instructors. We run Washington State background checks on all of our staff, and all of our Camp instructors are trained in first aid and CPR.
Q: What do I need to bring to camp?
A sack lunch and a water bottle should be brought to camp every day. You will receive a specific list of other items to bring in your camp letter. We recommend that students bring a backpack to keep their materials organized.
Q: What should I NOT bring to camp?
Prized possessions, especially electronic devices, should not be brought to camp. The campers will be so busy with fun activities that they won’t have time to play video games or check their text messages!
Q: Can my child with special needs attend camp?
Studio East instructors are usually able to create ways for children with special needs to succeed. Please write down all medications, disabilities, and any physical, emotional or behavioral challenges your child may have on your student’s Medical Information Form, and discuss them with the Education Director prior to the first day of camp. This information will make our instruction more effective and your child’s experience more rewarding. All staff and instructors follow the Studio’s Confidentiality Policy, so your privacy will be protected. Please note that staff members cannot monitor or administer medications.
Q: Can I stay with my student during camp?
Studio East wants to create a safe and comfortable environment for all our students and parents. We have found that students often participate more freely when parents are not there to watch camp, so we try to limit parent observation to the first 20 minutes of the first day of camp.
Q: What should I do if my student will be late or absent for a day of camp?
Please call our office as soon as possible so that we can notify your student’s Instructor so they will not be worried and can make any necessary adjustments for the day.
Q: Do you offer After Camp Care for working parents?
We are pleased to offer After Camp Care for five of our Summer Stage and Playmakers camp sessions(for students entering grades 3-6) . Due to our varied camp venues and staffing needs, we are unable to offer extended care for our other camps.
