Summer FAQ

A: Register online at oda.edu/summer. Complete the online registration form and answer all questions. You may pay by credit card during check out. Please be sure to submit all of the parent information correctly as we use this for our contact record during camp.

A: There is a one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee per camper for the summer of 2024. You may choose to pay in full or to pay 50% of your total at the time of registration and the other 50% will be automatically billed to your card on file on May 10, 2024. 

A: Only some of our camps offer Extended Care options for our campers. Please refer to the specific details of each camp to review the details. Please register for Extended Care during your registration process. If you decide at a later date that you will need Extended Care, you may login and register. Drop-in care is not available. You must be pre-registered for each week in order to be eligible. Late fees will apply to all campers not picked up on time. Refer to the fee schedule for each individual camp.

A: Only campers registered for full-day camps will receive lunch provided by ODA. These include Thunder Sports Camp, Camp Banyan, and full-day camp options for STEMania, Asolo Repertory Theatre, and Fashion Lab NY. Campers do not have access to refrigerators or microwaves. All campers should bring a refillable water bottle for use throughout the day and a healthy snack for each day of camp they attend. Some of our camps may provide occasional special treats based on the activities planned. Our half-day camps do not require campers to bring lunch, however we do recommend children bring a snack and a refillable water bottle.

A: One week prior to each session, parents will be notified of all camp procedures via an emailed camp newsletter. We have car line drop-off/pick-up locations for each camp, and Extended Care will drop-off and pick-up inside each location. Late fees apply to all campers not picked up on time. 

A: Be sure to complete all relevant information on our Participant Information and Medical Care Authorization form and discuss any concerns with the school nurse and camp instructor. If a child is injured, first aid will be administered and parents will be notified; 911 will be called in an emergency.

A: We recommend that campers wear comfortable clothes like shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers. Please label any extra clothing. Any clothing or items not claimed at the end of summer will be donated. Some sports camps may require special gear. Please refer to individual camp descriptions.

A: Please refer to our cancellation policies for refund details. If your child misses a day, please notify the specific camp teacher/director for your session. Unfortunately, we cannot offer special refunds for any missed days or make up projects your child may miss. Regular attendance is encouraged for all camps.  

A: All campers are expected to be respectful of each other, camp staff, and ODA equipment and facilities. Campers are also expected to follow all rules and guidelines presented for each program. ODA will not issue refunds for a child dismissed from a program because of unacceptable behavior.

A: For general questions, please email Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs, Patricia Pritchard at ppritchard@oda.edu or call (941) 554-3450. You will receive an emailed camp newsletter with other contact information for teachers and staff contacts for each program. Please reach out directly to the teacher or specific camp director with any attendance issues or late arrivals. 

A: Yes. You will receive an emailed camp newsletter the week prior to camp with specific details about your program including contacts, what to bring, schedules, drop-off procedures, etc.

A: You are required to pay with a credit card online at the time of registration. You have two options. You may pay in full or you may pay the $25 registration fee and 50% of your total at the time of registration. The other 50% will be automatically billed to your card on file on May 10, 2024. 

A: Please see The Out-of-Door Academy Summer Program Registration Fee and Cancellation Policy for all camps and courses.