FAQ’s

Be sure to watch our summer camp video below for a glimpse into a week at summer camp!

Yes, all campers must be completely potty trained and able to use the restroom without assistance.  Since we lease space from churches and schools, classrooms usually do NOT have attached single restrooms.  Our counselors are not permitted to assist campers in the restroom.  Our staff closely monitors the campers’ restroom breaks to ensure hand-washing and appropriate behavior is occurring.  If you have further questions, please contact us at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com.

All of our registrations are completed online. We do not accept registrations done via mail, the phone, in person or at a camp location. Please note that the deadline for registering for a camp is Friday before camp starts (but our camps typically start selling out in February, so don’t wait that long!). You may click HERE to begin registration for our standard camp locations.  Registrations for our Vendor Partner sites must be completed through their websites (learn more HERE).

Campers must be 4 years old before June 1st. Please note that children going into PK3 classes in the fall (three year olds) or that turn 4 years old after the summer are not eligible. 

Additionally, all campers must be COMPLETELY POTTY TRAINED.  Campers must be able to take care of all of their restroom needs independently.  Our classrooms do not have attached restrooms, and counselors are not permitted to assist campers in the restrooms.  

If friends and siblings want to be in the same group, please make sure that they are registered for the same week at the same location and in the same camp. Please note that we can not discuss another camper’s schedule. Please confirm their status with their parent directly.

If space is available, registration closes at 11:59 PM the Friday night before the camp week starts, and camps will not show up in Active after this time.   You may also email us over the weekend to inquire about last minute registrations for the upcoming week- if space is available, a $20 late registration fee applies. In previous summers, almost all camps were sold out by early May; with over 1,000 campers on waitlists…..so don’t procrastinate if you see a session that your camper will enjoy!

You can subscribe to our mailing list by using the below form. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email that you must respond to, in order to confirm your subscription:

Each camper should bring a lunch, 1-2 snacks, and a refillable water bottle each day.  Sunscreen must be applied prior to dropoff and a hat is recommended. Use of electronic devices are not allowed during camp hours.  For a more detailed look at how to prepare for your camp week, please review the Camper Welcome Packet sent via email in late spring/early summer.

Minecraft Campers:  see info HERE

A Club SciKidz T-shirt is included with each camp registration.  If your child is registered for 3 weeks of camp with us, they’ll receive 1 t-shirt each week of camp!  You may purchase extra t-shirts during the online registration process for $12 each.

Campers are required to wear their Club SciKidz camp t-shirt each day of camp, because doing science is MESSY!  Campers are also known to spill their lunch, get dirt on their clothes while outside etc.   Camper t-shirts also add an additional layer to our campus security.  Camper t-shirts are distributed in the camp classroom on Monday mornings, and campers are given time to change shirts in the restrooms.

While we feel that in order to gain the most from their camp experience students should be present each day of camp, we do understand that scheduling conflicts do occur.   Please be aware that we do not pro-rate for the days your child is absent and full tuition is required regardless of your child’s attendance.

Safety is our number one goal at Club SciKidz.  We can’t have fun doing science unless our campers are safe!!

All of our campers are supervised 100% of the time (except while in the restroom). We keep our ratio at 10 campers:1 counselor (or 9:1 for the PreK & Kinder campers)and with 1-2 site directors on campus at all times.  Each camp location has a number of staff that are trained in CPR and First Aid. There is also a first aid kit available, as well as personal protective equipment.

All staff go through emergency and crisis management training, as well as basic classroom behavior management. Staff are never allowed to be alone with children.  Campers are required to abide by the “buddy rule” so that they are never alone on a campus.

All staff are thoroughly background checked and receive training on sexual abuse awareness and prevention. All campuses are secured all of the time and/or have a security guard onsite.

Safety is our top priority and we do everything we can to have a safe, fun and secure camp. During online registration,  Active provides a unique QR code for each camper. This QR code will be scanned at Pick-up AND Drop-off to ensure only approved adults are able to pick-up our campers.

Please note that if you wish to have another family member or friend pick-up your child from camp, they must have a screenshot or copy of the QR code as well. We will release the child to anyone who provides a camper QR code, since only the parent who registered the camper would have given it to them.

The QR code can be found in your confirmation email from Active OR in your Club SciKidz App on the top right of the screen.

WE WILL NOT RELEASE YOUR CAMPER TO A PERSON WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT QR CODE.  Please be sure to have your QR codes shared to the correct people to help expedite our checkin/checkout process.  Thank you!

If you wish to have another family member, friend, or nanny pickup your child from camp,  they must present your child’s unique QR code created by Active at the time of registration. Remember – each camper has a unique QR code.  You can screenshot the QR code from your Registration Confirmation email and text it, forward the email to them, or even print it out.

If you have three campers attending, you will need to share each of the three QR codes. You do not have to add additional names to our pickup list as long as they can show us the QR code for EACH camper they are picking up.

Yes, all campers must be completely potty trained and able to use the restroom without assistance.  Since we lease space from churches and schools, classrooms usually do NOT have attached single restrooms.  Our counselors are not permitted to assist campers in the restroom.  Our staff closely monitors the campers’ restroom breaks to ensure hand-washing and appropriate behavior is occurring.  If you have further questions, please contact us at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com.

No, our campers do not take naps or have rest time.  Our days are jam-packed with FUN!  We do offer a half-day option (9am-1pm) for our 4-5 year old campers who may not be ready for a full day of camp.

Safety measures include:

• Children at all camp sites will have regular access to water fountains. Campers should remember to bring their own water bottles and to fill up throughout the day.
• Club SciKidz counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day.
• Parents are encouraged to apply sunscreen to your camper’s exposed skin prior to dropoff each morning.
• If sunscreen is packed with camper, counselor can provide reminders for application.
• Campers will be outside for no more than 30 minutes during the peak heat of the day.
• If outdoors for more than 10 minutes, counselors will pause the group activity for water breaks every 10 minutes.

ALL CAMPERS are to arrive at camp with sunscreen applied.  Our staff does not apply or reapply sunscreen on campers.

Our pledge is to put your children in the company of the most trustworthy, loving, and capable adults we can hire: directors, counselors, and support staff who are well suited to the task of caring for campers. The effort we put into screening and selecting our staff is part of that pledge. Our staff work with your children in the context off a visible, well scrutinized environment that has many built-in checks and balances. Counselors are supervised by the Camp Directors guided by clear, firm policies regarding behavior. Their actions are visible to co-workers and campers.

All of our camp directors are certified teachers currently working in the classroom. Our college instructors come from the best local and out-of-state universities and colleges. Each employee experiences an intense background and reference check. Our goal is to hire as many science, math, engineering, computer science and education majors as we can.

Our support staff (Jr. Counselors, Director’s Assistants) are at a minimum high school upperclassmen, but also include college students and certified educators.

All staff are thoroughly background checked and receive training on sexual abuse awareness training.

Employees receive extensive training before the camp season begins. The training includes Club SciKidz’s Camp Staff Training Package, where we  provide frontline staff with foundational knowledge in the areas of camp-centered leadership, creating community, reducing injuries and illness, bullying prevention, risk management, and recognizing and reporting child abuse.

We try to keep our ratio as close to 10 campers : 1 instructor as possible (or 9:1 for the PreK & Kinder campers). We realize that smaller classes allow campers additional one-on-one attention. Many of our programs are designed to accommodate both beginners and advanced learners.

Club SciKidz camps are blanketed with a variety of insurance policies.

If your child has to be given prescription medications at camp, you & your child’s Dr. must complete our medical form and email/fax us the completed form, or bring it to camp on the first day. All medications must be given to our Camp Director at check-in. The medication must be in original prescription containers that identify the prescribing physician, the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. The medication will be dispensed by the camp director as instructed by you and your child’s doctor.

Campers are not permitted to keep any medication during the day, or self-administer items such as cough drops, ointments etc.  If your child needs such items, please stop by during the camp day and administer yourself.  This policy also includes Epi-Pens. All Epi-Pens (or similar type medications) will be stored in a safe location by the director.  Parents are responsible for picking up all prescription medications from the director on Friday.

Download the Admin Medicine Form

Unfortunately, we do not move into our camp facilities until the weekend before our session begins, so tours are not available.  Once camp is in session, we are unable to offer tours due to the safety and security measures in place for our campers.  You are of course welcome to drive around any specific facility if you want to look at their campus.  If you have any questions about specific facility concerns, please contact us at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com.  

Club SciKidz does not permit non-campers (parents or unregistered students) to sit in on courses. We require all of our employees to undergo  thorough background and reference checks. We understand that parents are very interested in what their children are doing at camp and have therefore have committed to take photos & video of campers during the camp day.  We will compile these into a video for each location and share this video to parents each week.  This provides parents with an opportunity to view their camper’s projects and get a better understanding of their child’s camp experience.

Club SciKidz instructors are trained to handle special circumstances to a limited extent. We have found that if children are able to function without an aide or assistance at school, they generally do very well at camp.  Please feel free to share any helpful tips or accommodations that have helped your child be successful at school with your child’s camp director.

If your child does require an aide or other assistance at school, you must ensure that an aide accompanies your child to camp. All aides must be at least 18 years of age and not related to the camper. Over the years we have had many children with special needs and they usually do very well. However, if for some reason it is determined that camp is not a suitable  for your child, the total tuition for camp is non-refundable per our cancellation policy. Please call us if you have any additional questions at 214-530-5979.

For your child’s safety, parents are not permitted to eat lunch with their child at camp.  We do not currently have the ability to do realtime background checks on visitors, so for that reason visitors are not permitted.

Parents can temporarily check out their child for lunch (with the camper’s unique QR code) and go sit elsewhere on the campus to enjoy lunch together.

Club SciKidz does not provide any dining service to campers. Parents should be sure to pack a snack for the morning, and lunch and a drink for the lunch hour. In addition, if your child is enrolled in the Post Camp service, it is advisable to pack an extra drink and snack.  Campers will not have access to a fridge/freezer or microwave.  Club SciKidz is a PEANUT FREE ZONE.

Some camps do have lessons that involve various food items.  If your child has specific dietary restrictions, please notify your child’s camp director at check-in on Monday, or request more information at hello@cskdallas.com.  You can also add a note to your child’s registration online (under “medical issues” or “special requests”) to clarify your child’s restrictions.  We do our absolute best to honor your requests.  You are welcome to provide alternate approved food items for your camper for those activities.

Campers may also receive special “treat” food items occasionally during the week, such as 1 piece of candy for winning a game, or popsicles on Friday.  Any “treat” food items do not contain peanuts, as we are a peanut-free zone.  We also provide non-edible treats as an option for campers (such as stickers, pencils, trinket toys etc).  If you would prefer that your camper not have any provided edible treats, please let your site director know.

During online registration, please list all allergies and medical concerns that our staff needs to know.  This will only be visible to the camp admin team and your child’s counselors.

If your child has to be given prescription medications at camp, you must fill out our medical form and email/fax us the completed form, or bring it to camp on the first day. All medications must be given to our Camp Director at check-in. The medication must be in original prescription containers that identify the prescribing physician, the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. The medication will be dispensed by the camp director as instructed by you and your child’s doctor.

Campers are not permitted to keep any medication during the day, or self-administer items such as cough drops, ointments etc.  If your child needs such items, please stop by during the camp day and administer yourself.  This policy also includes Epi-Pens. All Epi-Pens (or similar type medications) will be stored in a safe location by the director.  Parents are responsible for picking up all prescription medications from the director on Friday.

Some camps do have lessons that involve various food items (we do our absolute best to avoid peanuts/peanut products).  We also ask all parents to not pack peanut products in lunches as we do our best to be a “Peanut Free Zone”.  If your child has specific restrictions, please notify your child’s camp director at check-in on Monday, or request more information at hello@cskdallas.com.  We are happy to email you a list of food items for a specific camp theme to help you decide if it’s a good fit for your camper.

Administration of Medicine Form

The Full Day Summer Camp Program

• Full day camps start at $410 per week (prices vary by location and camp theme)
• The following camps have an additional $10 Lab Fee for a total tuition of $420 per week.  These camps have an extraordinary amount of supplies and/or very costly supplies.
  • Jr. Robot Engineer
  • Jr. Veterinary Medicine
  • 3D Design & Printing Workshop
  • Drone Piloting & Robotics
  • Young Scientist
  • Camp Emergency Vet has an additional $20 Lab Fee for a total tuition of $430 per week, as campers deal with dissections and other costly medical training tools.
• Our week is Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.
• To see what a typical day is like, click here.

Extended Day

• Optional: Pre-camp care is available at all of our locations starting at 8am and is $30 for the week.
• Optional: Post-camp care is offered at certain locations running from 4pm- 5:30pm and is $45 for the week.

During the Extended Day hours, we provide an assortment of games, science books, and arts & craft supplies for campers to enjoy during Pre & Post camp.  Sometimes a G-rated movie may be watched during Post-Camp, and sometimes campers play on playgrounds (if available).  We do not teach science content during these hours as we have found children to be academically fatigued after 4pm.

Some of our locations have additional facility and security fees added onto the base registration. There is a $10 facility fee added to all University Park UMC and Willow Bend Camps.

The Half Day Summer Camp Program

For our 4-5 year old campers, in addition to the full day camp option, we also offer a half-day camp option. The hours are from 9:00am-1:00pm and the cost is $300 per week. Post Camp services are not available for the half-day program.  There is no nap/rest time for half day or full day campers. Please send a packed lunch with your half day camper.

Cancellation/Transfer Policy:

Cancellation/Transfer Policy 

If you need help with your registration or online account questions, you can reach out to ACTIVE Network’s consumer support team.

Live chat with our Registration Provider (Active Network)

Email support with our Registration Provider (Active Network)

You can easily use your credit from your Active account from Summer 2022 or Summer 2023 when registering for any of our Club SciKidz camps offered through OUR website. Account credits CANNOT be used towards camp with one of our Vendor Partners (Wylie Parks & Rec, Alcuin, St. John Episcopal School)

Simply add the camp(s) you would like to register your camper for and proceed to the check out screen. Once you are logged into your parent account either on our Club SciKidz app or via internet browser, you will see the following option at checkout. \

Here, you will be able to apply any remaining credits you may have!

Again, you may ONLY use your credits when registering for camp through our website. They are not able to be used with any of our Vendor Partner Sites as they process their registrations through their own program.  Credits from Summer 2021 and prior have unfortunately expired within Active.

For the 2026 Dallas summer camp season, here is how you can save!

Early Bird Discount:  $15 off each registration (Subscribe to our email list to be notified when camp registration opens each year!) – Early Bird Discount is automatically applied during online registration and EXPIRES 11:59pm on 01/01/26

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Multi-Session Discount: $10 off *
(Automatically applied in Active – you MUST register for all sessions at same time – applies to each session*)

Multi-Sibling Discount: $5 off *
(Automatically applied in Active – you MUST register all siblings at same time – applies to 2nd registrant on*)

* Please note that multi-session and multi-person discounts only apply for registrations that are purchased on the SAME ORDER (i.e. as part of the same shopping cart). This means that if you register one child and then registers another child a week later as part of a different order, they will not get a multi-child discount.  Active can only recognize and apply this discount for sessions on the same order. 

Club SciKidz Social Referral Program

This program rewards you for inviting friends to camp!  In your registration confirmation email, grab your unique link and share with all of your friends.  When they complete a registration using your link, you earn rewards AND they get a discount!  Learn more HERE.

2026 FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY

You now are able to self-transfer and self-cancel your registrations! Simply log into your Parent Account via internet browser to proceed! You may still email us for assistance if needed.

For assistance transferring or cancelling a registration with one of our vendor partner sites, (GSES, Wylie Parks & Rec, Episcopal School of Dallas, or St. John’s Episcopal School) you must contact them directly.

Please note that all camp change requests must be submitted in writing to hello@cskdallas.com

If you enroll in camp and your plans change, you can cancel and receive a refund or credit according to our policy. Our policy encourages early decisions so as not to affect other customers or our ability to efficiently deliver our programs.  It is also based on the fact that supplies are purchased for your child in early Spring. Because we cover Active’s registration fees for you, each registration cancellation will incur a fee to cover administrative costs.  There are no exceptions. This fee is built into our policy timetable outlined below.

CAMP TRANSFER:

You now have the ability to complete a camp transfer via your parent Active account!  If your child is not able to attend their scheduled camp week(s), we recommend trying to transfer their registration(s) to a different week or location.  The new camp week(s) must be within the same summer season, and must have availability.

To complete a transfer, log into your Active account here. Then, view under Current & Upcoming tab, identify the session to transfer out of, click Edit, then click Transfer. You may then view the available camp sessions and select the one you would like to transfer to. Please carefully review the date and location of the camp session for accuracy. Only open sessions that have spots available will be able to be chosen, you may not transfer to a waitlist.

No transfers may be completed less than 14 days prior to the start of our current camp session. All transfers made 48 hours or more after registering will incur a $5 processing fee. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email us at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com

CAMP CANCELLATION:

If you are not able to make a transfer work with your schedule (see above), you can cancel for a partial refund or account credit according to the timetable below.

ILLNESS/INJURY:  if your child has an unexpected illness (ex: flu/strep/Covid etc) or injury (ex: broken leg) that prevents them from attending the entire week of camp, please contact us immediately.  After a Dr.’s note is provided, 75% of the camp tuition will be credited to your account for the following summer.

Account credits are valid for 1 year, can be used for any Club SciKidz Dallas camps; and can be used for any member of your family.  You will receive first access to register for the upcoming season if you have an account credit on file.

It is camp policy that no refunds will be made in connection with late arrivals, early withdrawals, a camper not liking their camp’s theme, or camp dismissals due to misconduct. Missed days of camp are not refunded or transferred (e.g. missed Friday and want to come back next week for a day. However, we will do our best to provide you with any materials missed, such as robots, when applicable).

You may now cancel your registrations yourself via the Club SciKidz app! You may also email us for help or questions at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com.

Example:  “Please cancel John Smith’s camp “Minecraft Specialist” the week of June 10 at Willow Bend Church as he is unable to attend.”

You will receive an automated email from Active once any changes have been processed.  Please verify that all camp change details are reflected correctly.  If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask!

Yes!  Every year, Club SciKidz Dallas makes available a number of scholarships for our camps with our two different scholarship programs: the Shelby Jean Scholarship and the MJ Graves Scholarship. One scholarship application per family, please!

The Shelby Jean Scholarships are awarded to families that need financial assistance providing the camp experience for their children.  Please click HERE for the application.

The MJ Graves Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to a camper interested in attending a video game/coding themed camp.  Please click HERE for the application.

All applications are due by March 1 and the recipients will be notified via email by April 1.

Our current camp offerings are designed for three different age groups of campers:

• Camps for children ages 4-5
• Camps for children ages 6-8
• Camps for children ages 9-13

You will register your camper based on their age as of June 1st.

(Please note that all children must be completely potty trained).

Club SciKidz carefully considers the age range for each course as we receive feedback from our instructors, parents, and campers. Our policy is to keep campers in their age-level appropriate camps.

Example: If you see a camp for ages 6-8 and your child is currently 5, but will turn 6 in March, you can register your child for that camp.

Since we have taken into account many considerations in matching our age groups and camp themes, it is generally best for the child to adhere to those requirements. Please remember that an age group contains not only a certain intellectual and skill set, but also a certain level of social maturity. These requirements allow Club SciKidz to meet the needs of each camper.  We generally do not recommend bumping your child up to the next age group if they are not old enough.  For example, an 8 year old may be very advanced at coding; but may struggle socially/emotionally if placed in a coding camp designed for ages 9-13.

Campers must be at least 4 years old on the start date of their camp.  Campers who are entering PreK3 are not eligible.  All campers must be completely potty trained as our staff cannot assist in the restrooms.

If  you do decide to bump your child up an age group, please be aware of our refund policy.  Transferring after the week of camp has started, to a different camp due to age appropriateness or skill level, must take place within that same week of camp and is contingent on availability in the newly desired camp.  We will do our best to accommodate these situations but we may have limited options when all camps are sold out.  There is also a $10 transfer fee for all camp transfers.

The full day camp hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your child no earlier than 9:00am and pickup no later than 4:00pm unless you have paid for the Pre or Post camp care.  Pre Camp care begins at 8am and Post Camp care ends at 5:30.  Campers not picked up by 5:30 will incur a fee of $1 per additional minute.

Our 4-5 year old camps have a Half Day camp option.  Half-Day campers are to be picked up at promptly at 1:00pm, as there is no Post camp services available for them.

We have extended care at ALL of our locations, however not all locations offer both Pre Camp and Post Camp care. This is due to staffing conflicts.

The cost is $30.00 per week for Pre Camp care which starts at 8:00 am.  Post Camp care runs from 4:00pm – 5:30 pm and costs $45.00 dollars per week. Campers that are picked up later than 5:30 pm will incur additional charges at the rate of $1.00 per minute. Please do not drop your child off before 8am, we are not staffed to care for campers earlier than 8am.

In a pinch, you can pay the daily rate (divide weekly rate by 5) that morning if you just need services for that day. All parents should make sure they record the Director’s phone extension # in case they need to communicate with the camp site.

During extended care, campers have access to games, science books, educational toys, and arts & crafts supplies.  Depending on the host site’s campus, campers may also go play on the playground.  A G-rated movie may also be shown during Post-Camp care.  No science curriculum is taught during extended care.

Full-day campers will complete between 15-20 age-appropriate lessons each week depending on the camp theme and rate of learning! Some lessons are longer and take more time to explore and some groups are very intrigued by a certain lesson and want to spend additional time on it. Our schedule allows for this flexibility so that each experience is unique to the campers and their needs.

Typical Daily Schedule

*Our half day option is only available for the PreK & K grade campers. The half day camper’s day will go from 9-1pm. Pack a lunch and snack. They will have recess after lunch but will miss our afternoon outdoor component and afternoon science lessons. 

If they are already going to school, or going to school in the fall, we highly recommend the full day camp.  Most campers in this age group opt for Full Day camp.  If you register for Half Day, and you desire to switch to Full Day once the camp week has started, please let the director know.  We can pro-rate the remaining days.

Campers do have an outdoor recess period for 30 minutes each day.  Other camps may do specific lessons outside at the counselors’ discretion.

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The camp hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your child no earlier than 9:00am and pickup no later than 4:00pm unless you have paid for the Pre or Post camp services.

Pre-Camp campers may be dropped off no earlier than 8am.  Our staff is preparing for the day and cannot accept children before 8am. Pre-Camp is offered at all of our locations.

Post-Camp campers may be picked up as late as 5:30pm.  A late fee will be assessed for campers picked up after 5:30 as Club SciKidz makes every effort to respect our employees’ personal time. Post-Camp is offered at many, but not all, of our locations.

Half-Day campers are to be picked up at 1:00pm as there is no Post camp service available for them.  The half day option is only available for 4-5 year old camps.

We accept all credit and debit cards using our online registration service. To register, go to our registration page by clicking on “Enroll”. Every camp registration must be completed and paid for using our online registration system. We are able to accept checks and cash at our camp locations to pay for t-shirts and extended day services only.

YES! It’s free to register your child for the waitlist.

Follow the prompts on our registration page to setup your family account and complete the “checkout” process (no payment is required).  You’ll immediately receive a confirmation email after checkout is complete. If you don’t receive this, check your junk/spam folder first, and then contact us at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com if you still can’t locate it.

Unfortunately, there is no way for us to predict the likelihood of a spot becoming available for your child in a specific camp.  Some camps have multiple spots become available over the course of the spring/summer, and other camps never have a spot open up.  There’s no rhyme or reason to it!  Last summer, over 100 campers were registered from the waitlists.

You will receive an automated email from Active, called a “Registration Invitation,” if something opens up for your child.  Unfortunately, we don’t know when this might happen.  It may be months before camp starts, or it might be days (or even hours!) before the camp begins.  If you haven’t heard from Active, assume that nothing is available yet, and keep your fingers crossed!  Generally, your child’s chances of getting a spot decrease as we get closer to the start date- but nothing is impossible!  We occasionally have no-shows and call parents the morning of camp.

Typically, spots become available one at a time.  You will receive an email from Active that displays the name of your camper who is eligible to accept the spot.   If you enroll one child, there is no guarantee that a spot will open up in that camp for the other child.

If you simultaneously receive 2 emails, each with a different camper name, then there are 2 open spots in that camp- hooray!

Because of the constant activity on the waitlists (names are added and/or removed daily as Active automatically fills an opening), and the sheer volume of campers on waitlists, we are not able to provide status updates on your child’s position on the list.

Additionally, the position in line is also fairly irrelevant as so much depends on the timing of an opening coming available.  We’ve had campers who are #1 in line who never got a spot in the camp.  We’ve also had campers who were #14 in line get a spot, because campers #1-13 had already made alternate plans by the time that the opening occurred.  Campers are often on multiple waitlists for different camps and we unfortunately cannot predict the likelihood of your camper getting a spot.  Last summer, we had over 1,000 campers on waitlists and over 10% of them did end up getting a spot in a camp.  As a general rule, your child’s chances of getting a spot do diminish as we get closer to the camp’s start date, but last second openings do occur.

Unfortunately, due to privacy concerns, we cannot discuss other campers’ registration details.  Please coordinate registration details with your friend.

If there are more than 3 days until the camp’s start date, you will receive an automated email from Active.  Make sure your best contact info is up to date in your Active account!  You will have exactly 24 hours to accept the spot.  If you accept and complete the registration for the spot, payment is due in full upon acceptance.  You will receive a registration confirmation email from Active.

If you don’t accept the spot before the deadline, Active will automatically remove your child from that waitlist, and the spot will be offered to the next child in line.  You will receive an email from Active showing removal from the waitlist.  Make sure our emails from Active.com aren’t ending up in your junk/spam folder!  If you miss the deadline to enroll but want the spot, there is nothing we can do except add your camper back to the waitlist at your request, at the end of the line.

If there is 3 days (or less) until the camp’s start date, we will email the entire waitlist, and then award the spot to the first person who responds.

Please notify us at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com and we’ll remove your child from the waitlist.  You’ll receive a confirmation email when the process is completed in our system.

When you complete the camp registration, you will receive an email describing your family’s online account. Please safely store this information. Your login information you established for your registration will allow you access to your account where you can see what camps you have registered for. You can also print off statements for company flex plans and child tax credits.

The “My Account” link is also at the top of this webpage. You can access it by clicking here.

Cancelling a camp has never been so easy!  If you are needing to cancel a week of camp, you are now able to utilize our self-cancellation feature in Active.

Simply log into your parent Active account either via web browser or on our Club SciKidz app.

Once there, you will be able to select the camp registration you are wanting to cancel and select to cancel it.

Be sure to review our cancellation policy for any fees that may apply (fees vary depending on timetable and whether you select a refund or account credit).

If you are needing to cancel a camp registration made with one of our Vendor Partner Sites (Wylie Parks & Rec, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Episcopal School of Dallas, or St. John Episcopal School) you must contact them directly for assistance.

We know that camp is more fun with friends!  We are proud to now offer our social referral program so that you can earn rewards for spreading the word!

Once you have registered, you will be given a unique link to share with friends and family.  You can text it, email it, and post it on all of your social media pages.  For every 3 registrations made using your unique link, you will earn a $30 account credit to be used during a future camp registration.

Each referred registration will also get $5 off their registration just for using your link!

Please note, the referred registration MUST click your link and complete their registration in order for you to receive credit towards your reward.  If they complete a registration outside of that link, we have no way of tracking that and are unfortunately not able to award credits.

If you forget your password you may request it from our registration service. Please click here to access your account.

Pre-Camp care is $30/week

Post-Camp care is $45/week

Extra T-shirts: $12 each (1 is included in each registration, but you may want to purchase extras if your camper is in a very messy camp.  Campers are required to wear their t-shirt every day to prevent ruined clothing, and as an added campus security measure.)    

If your child’s camp week has NOT started yet, please login to your Family Account to make these changes, either in the Club SciKidz App or online.

If your child’s camp week has ALREADY STARTED, please email us at: hello@clubscikidzdallas.com to request these changes.

If your camper’s camp week has NOT begun yet, you can do following tasks by logging in to your Family Account:

• Add Pre-Camp Care
• Add Post-Camp Care
• Purchase merchandise items (extra t-shirts, USB drive)
• Register for more camps
• Cancel camps (*per timetable, restrictions apply)
• Update your camper’s T-shirt size
• Update your camper’s Medical Info
• View your camper’s QR Code (required for dropoff/pickup)

If your camper’s camp week has ALREADY BEGUN, please contact our office at hello@cskdallas.com for these updates.

**CAMP TRANSFERS & CANCELLATIONS**: 

You must contact us by email to request these account changes.  We cannot process transfers or cancellations over the phone or via voicemail. Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy prior to your email.

The Camper Welcome Flyer is a PDF containing very specific information about preparing for our camps.  It includes specific information about required forms, extended hours, what you should and should NOT bring to camp, our medication policy, dropoff/pickup logistics etc.

This document is linked in pre-camp emails sent in late spring/early summer.

If your child is not able to attend their scheduled camp week(s), we recommend trying to transfer their registration(s) to a different week or location.  The new camp week(s) must be within the same summer season, and must have availability.  The deadline for all transfer requests is 1 week prior to the camp’s start date.  We cannot process a transfer within one week or after a camp week has begun.

Click HERE to check availability.  Once you have determined your new selection(s), email us at hello@clubscikidzdallas.com with the subject line “Transfer Request.”  Be sure to include your camper’s full name and complete details about which camp registration(s) to transfer.  Transfers are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Example: “Please transfer John Smith’s camp “Master Minecraft Coder” the week of June 13 at Willow Bend Church to camp “Great Masters” the week of June 27 at Walnut Hill UMC.”

**Please note: we cannot transfer any registrations from a Vendor Partner site to a standard camp location, or vice versa.  Vendor Partners collect their own registrations and they are not transferrable to our system.

The camp hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your child no earlier than 9:00am and pickup no later than 4:00pm unless you have paid for the Pre or Post camp services.

Pre-Camp campers may be dropped off no earlier than 8am.  Our staff is preparing for the day and cannot accept children before 8am. Pre-Camp is offered at all of our locations.

Post-Camp campers may be picked up as late as 5:30pm.  A late fee will be assessed for campers picked up after 5:30 as Club SciKidz makes every effort to respect our employees’ personal time. Post-Camp is offered at many, but not all, of our locations.

Half-Day campers are to be picked up at 1:00pm as there is no Post camp service available for them.  The half day option is only available for 4-5 year old camps.

No, our campers do not take naps or have rest time.  Our days are jam-packed with FUN!  We do offer a half-day option (9am-1pm) for our 4-5 year old campers who may not be ready for a full day of camp.

This is a brand new partnership model that we are exploring in summer 2024!

Our Vendor Partner Sites (Wylie Parks & Rec, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Episcopal School of Dallas, & St. John Episcopal School) have welcomed us to join their established catalog of summer camp offerings! This is a great opportunity to bring our curriculum and stellar instruction to new areas and reach even more campers who are excited to learn and grow!

All registrations will be completed through the school/organization’s summer programs website.

As such, all of their general camp policies and transfer/cancellation policies will apply.  Registrations completed at these locations are not transferrable to Club SciKidz camps at our standard locations.  Please contact each program directly with any questions.

You can find their contact information and websites HERE!

We are SO glad that your camper loved their camp experience with us!

Our camp themes typically do NOT change from summer to summer. You may see small lesson changes or adjustments to make camper learning even better, but most of the curriculum stays the same. We suggest registering your camper for one of our other exciting camp themes that they have not explored yet! If you have a camper who is super passionate about dinosaurs or outer space and they have already taken our camps under that theme you are more than welcome to sign them up for another week of fun!

Check out our list of NEW camps to see what sparks your camper’s imagination.

We are THRILLED to offer 4 NEW CAMPS for summer 2026!

• Ages 6-8: KPOP Demon Hunters STEAM & VEX Robotics Go
• Ages 9-13: 3D Printing and Design, Drone Piloting and Robotics, Esports Minecraft Academy, and Mobile App Mavericks

These new camps are sure to sell out fast!  Questions?  Email us at hello@cskdallas.com.

Camp “Adventures in Minecraft Game Design” (ages 6-8)

Nothing!  Just a positive attitude. We provide Minecraft accounts and all hardware.

Camp “Minecraft Specialist” (ages 9-13)

All Minecraft campers are required to have an account for this camp.  The correct game account to purchase is Minecraft: JAVA EDITION™ ($29.95) HERE.  You may need to setup a free Microsoft account as part of the purchase process.  We apologize for any inconvenience but this is Minecraft’s requirement, not ours.

Campers must bring their desktop account login (username & password) when they come to camp.  We recommend writing it on a piece of paper and putting it in their backpack or lunchbox, where they know to look.

**The “Minecraft: JAVA EDITION” is NOT the same Minecraft game account that your camper uses on iPads, consoles like XBOX, or mobile devices.  We use the Java Edition in our camp curriculum, which is designed for desktops.  Campers generally discover that they like Minecraft: JAVA EDITION better than the mobile versions because there is more functionality and creativity in the game.  Minecraft is owned by Microsoft and they require you to purchase a separate account for different game editions. 

Our Tax ID# is 33-3780879. 

You can login to your Family Account on our Home Page and view your account statement.  Click “View Past Programs” and then “View Bill Details,” and that should contain all information needed for tax purposes.

If you’re registering a student under the age of 13 and they’re attending a day camp this summer, you may be able to apply paid tuition toward child and dependent care credit.

This is what the IRS website says:

“The cost of day camp can count as an expense towards the child and dependent care credit. Expenses for overnight camps do not qualify. The credit is generally 20% to 35% of non-reimbursed expenses; up to $3000 in expenses for one child and up to $6000 for two or more children. The actual credit is also based on your income.”

Please note: Club SciKidz does not offer tax advice. Consult your accountant or tax professional before filing. Your employer may have established a Flexible Spending Account, consult your HR Department to see if your plan covers day camps.

Login to your Family Account here to access your account statement.  The Tax ID# is on the bottom of the statement.