Policies

Policies

Camp Fire SD Membership All campers are required to become a Camp Fire SD member for $25. Benefits include Member Only Discounts, Newsletters, and Event Notifications. Membership is valid for 365 days. Remember, when registering for future camps, to use your same login credentials. Membership Fees purchased in separate family accounts are non-refundable. When registering for Camps, the Membership will auto-apply.

Drop Off & Pick Up Procedure We have streamlined our Drop Off & Pick Up System with our CaHiTo Check-In/Out System. Learn more about the system here. Remember to bring a government-issued ID for pickup. Note: Authorized Pick-up names must match what is in the Camper Registration.

Traditional/Specialty/Teen/Resident Camp Late Pickup If your child is not picked up by Group A at 4:00 pm, Group B at 4:30 pm, and Group C at 5:00 pm, you will be charged $1 for every minute. Every attempt will be made to contact parents. If the parents are not reachable by 60 minutes after your Camp end time, and the child has not been picked up, Child Protective Services will be contacted. For more information, please click here.

Extended Care **Group A ONLY** Pre-registration is required in Active before Camp starts. Extended Care will begin at 4:00 pm and run till 5:00 pm. Campers will move into a mixed-age range group and participate in daily activities. Including but not limited to Nitrous Swing, Art, Stem, Gaga, etc.

Street Sweeping Policy on Thursday AM Thursday morning is Street Sweeping Day in the Park. We do our best to make dropping off campers smooth & fast. Please use the Drop-Off Zone on Thursdays located on the left-hand side of Balboa Dr. If you would like extra time with your child, we recommend parking on Sixth Ave and walking across the park to sign your campers in. We cannot guarantee you will not get a ticket if you park on Balboa Drive outside the drop-off zone. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

No Cell Phone Policy Camp CaHiTo is a CELL PHONE-FREE ZONE. Please do not send a cell phone with your child. If we find any cell phone used by a child, the phone will be taken away until the end of the camp day, and a warning will be issued to both the parents and the child. A second infraction of adhering to the “NO Cell Phone Policy” could cause a child’s dismissal from our program without a refund. Staff have radios and/or cell phones for any emergencies.

Transfer, Cancellation, & Refund Policy Registrants can now self-cancel their registrations through Active. Please see the options below.

    • Credit Balance with a Cancellation Fee of $25
    • Refund to Original Payment with a Cancellation Fee of 10%
    • Credit Balance with a Cancellation Fee of 25%
    • Refund to Original Payment with a Cancellation Fee of 50%
    • Credit Balance with a Cancellation Fee of 50%

Membership Fees are non-refundable. Before camp starts, we pay our vendors, buy supplies, and hire our staff according to the enrollment numbers. These are the reasons for our policy. If Camp CaHiTo cancels the program, full refunds, including membership fees (if applicable), will be issued. Vouchers/deposits cannot be applied or transferred to outstanding balances and are non-transferable.

Late Payment Policy If payments are past due, your space will be forfeited, any coupons used will become invalid, the value/discount will be lost, and a $25 late payment fee will be assessed.

Snack Shack CASHLESS All monies must be submitted on this Form, https://www.cognitoforms.com/CampFireSanDiego/SnackShackAccount. Unfortunately, due to timing constraints, we cannot set up accounts at Sign In or Out. Camper Groups can head to the Snack Shack around Lunch at their designated staggered times. Camp Store monies cannot be refunded and closed out at the end of the programming Season (i.e., Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter). Any remaining Camp Store monies are non-transferable to another Season. Any remaining balance will support our Send-a-Kid to Camp program. Items are optional to purchase and range from $.25-$2.00.

Early Bird Registration Check out our early-enrollment pricing for all camps. For current pricing, check https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CampFireSanDiego.

Coupons & Discounts Coupons cannot be applied to previously purchased Programs/Camps and cannot be used after expiration dates. Coupons are non-transferable. If transferring a week where a coupon has been used, the coupon will become invalid, and the value/discount will be lost.

Military Discounts Camp Fire San Diego proudly supports our Military and offers discounts to Active Military families. Current Military ID is required. Please get in touch with the office for more information at [email protected].

Camp Groups & Friend Requests As long as Campers are signed up for the same week and group, they will be together. For example, both Campers will need to be registered for Week 3 – Archery Group B – 06/28/2021 – 07/02/2021

Camp Groupings (Age of Camper at the start of Camp)
Little Stars Half Day: Campers ages 3-5
Little Stars Full Day: Campers ages 4-5
Starflight: 5-7 years old
Adventure: 8-10 years old
Discovery: 11-13 years old
DASH/CIT: 13-16 years old

Capers Please note all campers are required to do Capers at Camp CaHiTo; we are trying to teach campers about conservation and to care about every area they are in, including Camp. Every Group is assigned to pick up their Camp area. They work together to take pride in a place they enjoy.

Exemption From Immunization Requirements Because our camp program has potential for communicable diseases, we recommend that program participants are appropriately immunized for, at minimum, the following diseases: tetanus, mumps, measles, rubella, polio, pertussis (whooping cough), and diphtheria. This being said, we recognize that some individuals may not be fully immunized for biophysical reasons (e.g., the individual is allergic to a serum component) or of personal choice (e.g., faith belief). This Form is intended to capture information about individuals who are not fully immunized. To access this Form, please click here.

Age & Identification Verification Requirements All Campers must be registered by a parent/guardian and provide a Birth Certificate, Passport, or school documents (stating your child’s age) for verification.

Camper Code of Conduct Please click here for more information. Camp staff use discipline as a learning opportunity for the camper and try to integrate problem-solving skills into the discussion.

PLEASE NOTE The camp administrative staff retains the right to take immediate action if the campers’ behavior threatens their safety, the safety of other campers, or the camp staff. There will be no refund of any amount for campers sent home because of behavior problems. Multiple potty accidents are considered behavior problems.  

The following behaviors could result in dismissal from the camp:

  1. Hitting other campers or staff;
  2. Continued disrespect to campers, faculty, or staff;
  3. Failure to respond to camp staff

Please ensure that when registering your campers, you read through all the policies on the registration form. If you have any questions or concerns about our Policies, please get in touch with the office at 619-291-8985 or email [email protected].