Policies and Procedures

Application Process: Applications are processed on a first come, first registered basis. Sidwell Summer begins processing 2008 applications on Monday, January 7th. Families may register for programs on-line or by downloading the application from this site. Completed applications may be mailed or faxed with credit card information. A follow-up acceptance e-mail is sent to all families once registration is complete. Camper information packets for each program are distributed in the spring.

Program Payments: Balance for all programs is due by May 1. Trips have additional deposits due on April 1.  All deposits are non-refundable and payments are non-refundable after May 1. 

Important Medical Information - Wisconsin Avenue Campus: DC Law prohibits Sidwell Summer from distributing prescriptions, over the counter medications (Advil, Benadryl, Tylenol etc), or ointments (first aid cream, antibiotic etc.) without a physicians order.  If you would like to grant permission to Sidwell Summer’s nurse to distribute over the counter medications or ointments, you must have your child’s physician complete a physician’s order form that is available here.  If your child is taking prescription medicines during camp hours, in addition to the physicians order, you must also provide the medication in the original pharmacy container. Please note our policy on sunscreen: we have Sunscreen (SPF 30 +) available and provide the campers with reminders and the opportunity to self apply.

Camper Advocate - Wisconsin Avenue Campus: Sidwell Summer has a camper advocate working to ensure the best camp experience for your child.  Please download the Camper Advocate form here should your child have any special needs during the camp session or if you should have any concerns (this includes health issues, food allergies, or any personal issues you feel it would be best for us to know while your child is a part of Sidwell Summer).  Contact Sidwell Summer at (202) 537-8133. Click here for Camper Advocate Form.

Wisconsin Avenue Campus Lunch: Each camper is to bring his/her own bag lunch and drink Monday - Thursday. Pizza is provided for all on-campus campers on Friday. If your camper participates in an off-campus program (Tennis, Community Service, or Voyager), please pack a lunch on Friday.

Wisconsin Avenue Campus Snack: Each camper is to bring his/her own snack for the afternoon if desired. Aside from the Junior Explorers, Early Risers and Camp 'til Six, we will not be providing snack.

Bethesda Campus Lunch: Each camper is to bring his/ her bag lunch each day. Milk and juice is provided.

Bethesda Campus Snack: Snack is provided to Bethesda Day Camp participants.

Fourth of July Week: Both Sidwell Summer campuses will be closed on July 4 and no day programs will be conducted. Camps that do not have sessions that day will be pro-rated for the July 4th week.

Sidwell Summer does not provide peanut free programs. Please contact Sidwell Summer regarding any health or allergy related questions.