Staff
We are proud to have members of our Green Hedges faculty, with years of classroom experience, lead our summer camp program. Staff training includes camp safety, activity planning, CPR, First Aid, and more, making your child’s experience both safe and fun. We offer low camper to counselor ratios in order to provide an optimal experience.
Atmosphere
The summer camp program provides both indoor and outdoor activities that utilize the outdoor classroom, science garden, playground, picnic grove, and academic building. Communication is important! We know parents like to hear about camp highlights. A weekly e-newsletter will be sent to parents each Friday.
Snack & Lunch
All campers should bring a water bottle and a morning snack with drink. In addition to snack, full day campers will need to bring their own lunch with a drink each day. Any allergy information and food restrictions will be addressed in detail after the registration process is complete.
Sample Camp Schedule
Below please find a general overview of camp each day. Rotation activities include art, music, cooperative games, STEM activities, water play, planting, garden, yoga, and more.
8:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Care (optional)
9:00-9:30 a.m. Drop off and playground
9:30-10:00 a.m. Rotation #1
10:00-10:30 a.m. Snack and Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. Rotation #2
11:00-11:30 a.m. Rotation #3
11:30-12:00 p.m. Playground
12:00-12:15 p.m. ½ day dismissal
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch, story, quiet activities
1:00-2:00 p.m. 3-4 year old campers nap/rest
1:00-1:30 p.m. Rotation #4
1:30-2:00 p.m. Rotation #5
2:00-2:30 p.m. Rotation #6
2:30-3:00 p.m. Playground
3:00 p.m. Pick up
3:00-4:00 p.m. Afternoon Care (optional)
Younger Campers
All children attending the summer program are required to be potty trained and able to use the bathroom facilities independently.
Campers age four and under attending full day camp are required by the Virginia Department of Social Services to have rest time. Rest time will be right after lunch from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Green Hedges will supply cots/mats. Parents provide a small bag containing a blanket, pillow, and soft item to hold. Some children will choose to sleep during this time, and others will just rest and relax.
Extended Care: Morning and Afternoon
Fee-based Morning Care, which provides before-camp supervision, is available on a contract basis from 8 – 9 a.m. daily. After-camp supervision is also available on a contract basis from 3 – 4 p.m. daily. This additional time will be spent playing games, making crafts, and having fun indoors. You may enroll in the Extended Care program per week or select days at an a-la-carte rate upon availability.
Go Green
We embrace the idea of reducing our carbon footprint and teaching children to use resources mindfully. Please help minimize the use of paper by completing the online registration and forms. We also encourage you to pack snacks and lunches in reusable containers and bags to lessen the amount of trash produced during the camp day. Thank you!
