Camp Information, Policies & Procedures

Camper Safety

We believe in the restorative value and educational benefit of learning both indoors and out surrounded by nature. We have developed the policies and procedures linked below to ensure the health and safety of all program participants and staff. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us by enrolling your child(ren) in our science education programs.

Guidelines, protocols, and procedures outlined in the PDF linked below may change quickly, without notice, due to updated guidance and notices from local, state, and federal agencies. CuriOdyssey will make every effort to quickly notify caregivers of any changes or updates.
By enrolling a program participant in a program at CuriOdyssey, the caregiver is certifying that they have read this document in full and that they and the program participant will be able to comply with all requirements contained therein.
For the safety of all the program participants, CuriOdyssey staff, and volunteers, if a program participant fails to comply with all personal safety protocols during the program, the caregiver will be called to pick up their child.
To ensure the safety of all program participants, program staff receive Mandated Reporter, First Aid/CPR/AED, Inclusion and Accessibility, and Safety & Emergency Protocol Training.

Download our PDF about CuriOdyssey Program Participant Safety

Camper Sign-in/Out & Late Pick-up

Camp drop off takes place in front of the CuriOdyssey entrance. There is a designated check-in area for each camp group, and each morning all campers must be escorted to the appropriate sign-in station and signed in by their caregiver; there is no curbside drop-off. Sign-in/out is a valuable opportunity to talk with camp staff and find out any important notes or bulletins pertaining to your child’s camp.

At the end of each camp day, campers MUST be signed out, and anyone picking up a camper must be prepared to show a photo ID. Children will not be released to anyone other than the individual(s) designated on their Emergency Contact and Pick-up Authorization lists. Caregivers can update Emergency Contact and Pick-up Authorization in their camper's profile on ACTIVE or via email before camp starts. During the camp week, caregivers should provide updates to camp staff directly during camp drop-off. Please have the contact’s name and phone number.

Camp sign-out time is:
1:00 PM for TK/Kinder campers, and 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM for 1^st– 4^th grade campers. Post Camp Care ($50/camper) runs from 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

CuriOdyssey is very busy during the summer, and parking in the afternoon may not be readily available. Please plan accordingly. There is no stopping or parking in the turnaround.

What-to-Bring List

Camp is a fun, active, and full of individual discovery. Be sure to check-in with camp staff at the end of each day to find out if there are any special items to consider for the following day. Here is a suggested list of items to ensure campers are prepared for their camp day.

Campers should wear & bring:

Layers- including a sweatshirt or jacket
Sun protection
Closed-toed shoes
Bag or Backpack to carry belongings
Extra shoes/socks for days when campers go to the marsh or beach
Low waste snack and/or lunch
Water bottle
Any necessary medications
Mosquito repellent (Optional)

Park Entrance & Parking

Parking for current CuriOdyssey members is FREE at Coyote Point Park when visiting CuriOdyssey. The park rangers will ask for your current CuriOdyssey membership card AND parking permit. Please have these ready when you enter the park. Place your parking permit on your dashboard before entering CuriOdyssey.

If you are a current member but do not have a parking permit you can contact Membership to get yours or request a new one at the front desk the next time you visit.
If someone other than the adults listed on your membership will be dropping off and/or picking up your child at camp, you can give them one of your parking permits to use that day.

Vehicles parked without a parking pass are subject to tickets by county park rangers. Members with an expired or invalid membership are subject to the park’s $6 vehicle entrance fee.

If you have received a scholarship to attend Camp CuriOdyssey 2024, a parking pass will be emailed to you prior to your camp session.

Parking can be a challenge for those with afternoon pickups (1:00 PM). Please allow enough time for you to find parking and pick up your camper. There is NO parking or stopping anywhere in the turn-around area near the museum entrance. Park your car in the parking spaces provided near CuriOdyssey or in the lower lot.

Camp Snack and/or Lunch

Campers must provide their own snack/lunch. Campers should have enough appropriate food for an active camp day. Snack and/or lunch times vary depending on the camp.

When packing your camper’s snack/lunch, please avoid unnecessary packaging by using reusable containers, lunch boxes, thermoses, etc. Over-packaged items, such as juice boxes and single-serving packages, are discouraged. By reducing our solid waste and in alliance with CuriOdyssey’s mission, campers will help reduce waste that goes to landfills.

Cancellations & Refunds

Once you have registered and paid for your camps all refund/cancellation policies apply.

A full refund will be given if you cancel a camp session within 24 hours of registration.

A refund of 50% of your camp fee will be given if you cancel a camp session before May 30, 2024.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after May 30, 2024, for all camps.

All cancellation requests must be made in writing and can be emailed to education(at)curiodyssey.org. The time and date stamp of the email will serve as the official time of your cancellation request.

If CuriOdyssey cancels a camp a full refund/credit will be offered.

Changes/Transfers

Emergency Information

Part of your registration includes the completion of important “Emergency Contact/Pick-up Authorization” for your camper(s). This instructs us on who can pick up the camper and who to contact in the event of an emergency. After registering, please edit your camper's profile in ACTIVE or contact us at education(at)curiodyssey.org if you need to update the “Emergency Contact and Pick-up Authorization” information. If any information has changed two weeks prior to camp please let the camp staff know the first day of camp.

Camper Needs, Accomodations, and Aides

Our program aims to be inclusive of campers of varied learning abilities. Early planning and communication with the camper’s caregiver and camp staff will allow our Inclusion Team to work with families for camper success. Some children benefit from and require the support of an aide. CuriOdyssey is unable to provide personal aides or long-term one-on-one assistance but welcomes collaborating with an aide provided by the camper’s family. You can indicate that an aide will be joining your camper in our registration forms.

The camper’s parent/guardian will be required to sign a release before any aide is allowed in camp. These arrangements do take time to set-up so we require that parent/guardians contact us as soon as possible before the camp season begins to ensure a smooth process when your child starts camp. Contact via email: abullock(at)curiodyssey.org

If you would like to learn more about our Inclusion and Accessibility practices for Camp CuriOdyssey 2024, please Alexis Bullock, our Equity and Engagement Program Manager, at abullock(at)curiodyssey.org.

Camp Contacts

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at education(at)curiodyssey.org. We are all looking forward to a wonderful, safe, and impactful season where we help kids explore the superpower of science.

Thank you,

Camp CuriOdyssey Staff

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