Hands On! Fall Break Camp

Important Camp Information

Registration

All campers MUST pre-register by September 24th and payment is due in full at time of registration.  We are unable to accommodate walk-ups.

Check-in & Out

Check-in and check-out will occur at the Front Desk, located within the front doors of the main building.  Please ensure your child is ready to be dropped off with a camp facilitator.

Please bring a valid photo ID to pick up your camper(s) every day.  For the safety of your camper(s), we are only able to release campers to individuals listed on the camp registration form.

Hands On! is unable to accommodate early drop-off or late pick-up outside of the designated regular camp times.  Early and late drop off may incur an additional fee.  Failure to pick up by 4:30pm will result in a $20 fee and may result in the campers(s) being dismissed from the remainder of camp without refund.

What to Expect

Included in cost:  All materials and supplies for activities and experiments, exploration time in the museum, and supervision by Hands On! Discovery Guides.

Campers will need to bring a NUT-FREE lunch with a drink, and two (2) NUT FREE snacks with drinks for each day of camp. We do not have the capacity to refrigerate or microwave your child’s snacks or lunch.

Campers should bring a refillable water bottle, extra clothes, and extra shoes daily.

The Fine Print

Payment in full is due when you register. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 14 days prior to the first day of camp.  If a cancellation is made less than 2 weeks in advance, Hands On! will retain a $75 cancellation fee to cover purchased materials and administrative costs.

Camp attendees MUST be the minimum age (5 years old) by October 1, 2025, and no older than the maximum age (12 years old) on October 31, 2025. Proof of age may be requested.  All campers must be able to sit in a classroom setting for an extended period of time.  If it becomes evident that staff has been purposefully misinformed of a child’s age, all fees paid will be forfeited and the attendee dismissed.

Parents/guardians must sign each child in and out in person and in the designated pick-up/drop-off location.

We are unable to accommodate early arrivals or late pickups. Failure to pick up by 4:30pm will result in a $20 fee and may result in the campers(s) being dismissed from the remainder of camp without refund.

To ensure a safe, effective, fun, and consistent experience, parents/guardians/siblings may not accompany their child(ren) during camp.

We reserve the right to dismiss a child based on behavior issues, aggression, foul language, or failure to follow rules and all fees paid will be forfeited.  Hands On! has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to aggression, foul language, or failure to follow rules.  If any behavior issues arise, all fees will be forfeited and the child dismissed.

Please keep toys, gear, books, technology, and all other personal belongings at home. Hands On! is not responsible for lost/stolen/damaged items.

All campers must be fully toilet trained.  If it becomes evident that a child is not fully toilet trained, they will be dismissed from the camp and all fees paid will be forfeited.

Hands On! reserves the right to cancel any day of Fall Break Camp and will fully refund any and all paid fees in the event of a cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.

All fees paid will be forfeited in the event of dismissal.

General Health

• If your child is exhibiting signs of ANY illness, please keep them at home.  Children who develop signs of illness while at camp will be sent home.  Hands On! has a zero-tolerance policy regarding any individual exhibiting symptoms of a potentially spreadable illness.
• Symptoms include (but are not limited to): fever, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, coughing, excessive congestion or runny nose, sore throat, unexplained rash, or excessively watery eyes (not related to allergies).
• Campers will be allowed to return to camp 48 hours after their symptoms are completely resolved.