Summer Camp FAQs

Know Before You Go

Chaos Theory has its place in science, but not in the way we run our Summer STEAM Camps! Please review the following information below regarding our Summer Camp Program Policies and Procedures. Forward any questions you may have to our Education Department via email at camps@whitakercenter.org.

In which grade group should I enroll my camper?

Please register your child for the grade they will be ENTERING in the Fall of 2025. 

What are the drop-off and pick-up times for the HALF DAY PreK/K camps?

Drop-Off Time: 9:00-9:30 am

Pick-Up Time: 12:30-1:00 pm

What are the drop-off and pick-up times for the FULL DAY STEAM camps?

Drop-Off Time: 9:00-9:30 am

Pick-Up Time: 3:30-4:00 pm

What should my camper bring with them? 

Campers should bring a labeled, reusable water bottle, multiple snacks, and a labeled bagged lunch (only if full-day camper). Lunches may be in reusable OR disposable bags. Please keep in mind that refrigeration will not be available. Campers will be provided with a drawstring bag to put their items in during the day. Campers should not bring any additional items, as we do not have the space for them and we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

What should my camper wear? 

Please dress your camper in comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. No flip-flops, please. Please also plan for some exciting (and sometimes messy!) activities. 

What is the Late Pick-Up Policy?

We care deeply about all of our staff and students. We want to be considerate of everyone’s time and other obligations outside of the fun we have at Whitaker Center! Our normal pick-up times for camps are strictly enforced. Please note that you will incur a charge of $15 per every fifteen minutes past the pick-up time for your child’s camp. You will agree to this policy upon completion of your camper’s registration. 

What is the Whitaker Center Summer Camp Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy?

Whitaker Center reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient registration, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. All registered participants will have the option of attending another camp (pending availability) or receiving a full refund. We will communicate by email if there are any changes to the camps for which you are registered at least two weeks before your scheduled camp.

To accommodate every child and family who wishes to attend our camps, all changes or cancellations to camp reservations must be completed by June 1st. Before June 1st, all cancellations will be subject to a refund of up to the full price of the camp, minus a $10 processing fee per camp. No changes, cancellations, or refunds will be issued after June 1st.

Do you offer any scholarship opportunities?

We are proud to offer scholarship funds to qualifying families for our STEAM Camps, which serve children in PreK through 8th grade. Children of parents who currently qualify for the Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT Card are eligible. Scholarship funds cover a significant portion of the cost of camps. Families are responsible for the remaining cost, payable at the time of registration.

To serve as many families as possible, scholarship funds cannot be used by the same child for more than one week of STEAM Camps per summer.

Please click the link below to submit your request for scholarship funding. This form will require you to submit your appropriate documentation along with other confidential information. Once your scholarship application is approved, you will be contacted by a member of the Whitaker Center Box Office Team to process your payment. 

Submit Your Request


Questions or Concerns? 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Education Department at Whitaker Center! We are more than happy to discuss questions, concerns, or accommodations needed to make your camper’s experience as wonderful as possible.  

Email: camps@whitakercenter.org

Phone: 717-724-3865