REGISTRATION OPENS: February 1st, 2024
Spend your best summer at Bixby!
Our Bixby Summer Camp is a play-based camp that centers around creativity and lots of outdoor play. This year we will also be introducing theme based camp programming that will give kids new experiences on top of outdoor exploration.
Bixby Summer is open for campers entering grades K-6 and current preschool families. Set on our beautiful 3-acre campus, Bixby Summer provides campers with a caring, safe environment to play and explore interests with the support of trained, mature counselors and programmers.
We will also be providing opportunities for campers to engage with local partners as they learn everything from environmental health to fantasy role-play. We believe that open-ended play and a little bit of structured programming gives children the space and time to make meaningful connections and develop lasting friendships.
Preschool summer camp is only open to our current Bixby families. This decision came after evaluating staffing, current enrollment, and consistency of care for our year-round families.
Week | Date | Theme |
1 | June 3rd | Introduction to Camp – 3 extended day spots available |
2 | June 10th | Magic / Fantasy – Full – Waitlist |
3 | June 17th | Outdoor Education –Full – Waitlist |
4 | June 24th | STEM / CS – Full – Waitlist |
5 | July 8th | Theater Arts/Performance –Full – Waitlist |
6 | July 15th | Animals –Full – Waitlist |
7 | July 22nd | Super Heros – Full – Waitlist |
8 | July 29th | Olympics / Sports- Full – Waitlist |
9 | August 5th | Space- Full – Waitlist |
K-6 Grade Program Options:
Regular Day: 8:30 AM -3:30 PM
Regular Day Cost: $550 a week
Extended Day: 8:30 AM -5:00 PM
Extended Day Cost: $625 a week
*Credit card payments are accepted, but bank payments are preferred.*
Preschool summer camp is only open to our current Bixby families. This decision came after evaluating staffing, current enrollment, and consistency of care for our year-round families.
Regular Day Hours: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Regular Day Costs: $550 a week
Extended Day Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Extended Day Costs: $625 a week
*Credit card payments are accepted, but bank payments are preferred.*
Wednesday, May 29th 2024: Optional Family Summer Camp Orientation
Thursday, May 30th 2024: Optional Family Summer Camp Orientation
July 1st-5th 2024: Bixby Summer Camp will be CLOSED
Every child MUST have the following items on file at Bixby Summer Camp before the first day your camper attends camp:
- Any medication administration plan and medications, if applicable
- Any dietary needs/restrictions must be provided in writing to the Director of Auxiliary Programs
- Completed and current Colorado Certificate of Immunization or an exemption form (your family’s physician can fax this certificate directly to our office)
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If your child is withdrawn by April 30, 2024, you will receive a full refund of the week’s tuition.
- If your camp week is canceled due to a natural disaster or public health emergency you will have the option to transfer your registration to another camp week, without penalty, if there is space available. If you are unable to transfer due to lack of availability, your registration fee will be refunded in full.
- Any other transfers or cancellations are at the discretion of the Summer Camp Director. Requests must be submitted in writing to summer@bixbyschool.org in advance.
- Isolation and quarantine guidelines are subject to change and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis with guidance from public health authorities.
Cancellation due to an illness:
- In the event that your camper is sick and can no longer attend camp, you will have the option to transfer your registration to another camp week, without penalty, if there is space available. If you are unable to transfer due to lack of availability, you will receive a full refund.
TRANSFER POLICY
Please inform the Director by email of any transfers you would like to make from one week to another. Transfers are subject to space available and at the discretion of the Director.
HANDBOOK POLICY
Agree to any additional rules and policies that are listed in the Bixby Handbook.
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POLICIES
Drop off and Pick up Hours
- Camp Day Campers may be dropped off for the camp day between 8:15 am-8:30 am and picked up between 2:45 pm-3:00 pm for full day and 3:00 pm-5:00 pm for extended day
EARLY DROP OFF/LATE PICKUP
In order to provide adequate supervision and care for campers, we are unable to accommodate early drop-offs or late pick-ups. Any camper that is dropped off more than 15 minutes before their designated drop-off time or picked up more than 15 minutes after their designated pick-up time will be charged $5 for each 5-minute increment. Please call the school to notify us of any late drop-off or pick-up changes.
CAMPER ABSENCES AND NOTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZED PICK-UP PERSONNEL
Parents/guardians must notify summer@bixbyschool.org or call the main office if a child will be absent. Bixby will call parents if a child is registered but does not arrive at camp and the Director has not been previously notified of an absence.
AUTHORIZED PICKUP PERSONS
Only authorized people may pick up a child from camp. If there is a change in pick-up, there must be a written notice including the date and name of the person who will be picking up the camper. All pick-up persons should be prepared to present a valid form of ID to staff.
TESTIMONIALS
From parents…
“THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to you all and this amazing school community! The video of week 1 summer camp has me crying my afternoon tea – the Williamson family continues to be incredibly grateful for each of you and your time/talents. Isla and Oliver’s lives have been richer and fuller because of this special school. Thank you!!
“Best summer camp in town!”
“Finally a camp where children can play AND learn!”
“Bixby Camp is a part of every summer for us.”
“The staff is amazing!”
“We love your camps!”
What kids have to say…
“There were no tears, and if I did cry, it was only out of happiness to be back at Bixby.” – Leo, 7th Grade
“Seeing Bixby again is like seeing a friend, it’s not like a regular place, it’s more like something you’re friends with”.
– Philippa, 3rd grade
“I love making new friends at camp and swimming and playing.”
– Sasha, 2nd grade
“I came here for camp but stayed for school! That is how much we liked it!”
– AJ 1st grade