Summer at GPS

List of 10 items.

• + Can you explain the Fees + Payments?

  Payment:

  • Camp fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Campers may not attend camp without full payment.
  • After May 1, all payments are nonrefundable. If cancelation is made prior to May 1, a refund of the amount paid per camp less $100 will be issued.
    • You can switch to a different camp if there is space available. 
  • Registration on the first day of camp will incur an additional $25 fee.
  • Transferring from one camp session to another camp session will include a $25 processing fee.

  
  

  Prorated Fees:

  • To maintain the integrity of each session, campers may not register for part of a week. Camp weeks cannot be split. There are no prorated fees.

  
  

  Family Discounts:

  • A 10% discount is available for the second camper in a family. 

• + GPS Swimming Pool and other swimming activities

  • Swimming is a fun and big part of summer camp and also a big responsibility! 
  • In order for campers to swim without a life jacket, swim in the deep end, or jump off the diving board, each camper will take a swim test on Monday at the start of camp. The test is created by the RedCross and our Lifeguards are trained in these protocols. 
    • Campers are not required to take the test if they do not want to and therefore must wear a puddle jumper or Red cross certified life jacket and will not be allowed in the deep end. 
  • Our pool can have up to 75 campers at a time and we have at least 3 lifeguards on deck and counselors in and around the pool at all times. 
  • For camps that take field trips to other swimming pools and swim opportunities, we will follow their guidelines and their swim tests.

• + How do half-days work?

  • Half-day camps run from 9 a.m.–noon. Most half-day camps can be turned into a full day of fun with the addition of Camp Kaleidoscope or another camp! We also offer weekly specific afternoon additions such as martial arts, hip hop, and baking. 
  • Please note that some fun activities will be in the afternoon for our campers (for example: waterslides). So if you sign up for an afternoon camp option, they will miss the Signature Camp opportunities.

• + Who leads camps at GPS?

  Most of our camps are led by GPS faculty and coaches who have years of experience teaching and coaching girls. Carefully curated experts are also brought on campus to enrich our offerings in certain areas, such as for our Safe Sitter Camps. And key to your daughter’s time at camp is the interaction and mentorship she’ll receive from her counselors—GPS students who appreciate the value of girl-to-girl connections and provide big-sister moments all summer long.

• + Will lunch be served?

  • Lunch is served to all full-day campers unless otherwise indicated. Any allergies or restrictions should be noted ahead of time in registration forms or email.
  • We offer vegetarian options daily; we are a nut-free campus. 
  • A menu will be provided in the email but is subject to change due to inventory, ordering, and chef discretion.

• + Will there be before- and after-care?

  • All camps start at 9 a.m. Before-care will be available for half- and full-day campers beginning at 7:30 a.m. 
  • Full-day camps end at 3:30 p.m. After-care will be available until 5:30 p.m. 

  Before- and after-care is already included in your fee, please select which days you will use this service in your registration or email us!

• + Can boys come to camp at GPS?

  Boys are welcome to attend a collection of our camps. Refer to camp descriptions for clarification. If your son has interest in additional camp offerings, we encourage you to explore the options at McCallie School. For more information, visit mccalliesummercamps.com.

• + How does drop-off and pick-up work?

  • In registration, we need all guardian pickup names for safety reasons. You can also email us to add anyone.
  • We use a QR system to make our car line move quickly and safely. Please have your phone ready to scan when staff come to you.
  • Drop-off and pickup are conducted in the front circle of the GPS campus.

  • • All camps start at 9 a.m. Morning drop-off will run from 8:30-9 a.m.
    • Half-day camps end at noon. Pickup will run from 12-12:30 p.m.
    • Full-day camps end at 3:30 p.m. Pickup will run from 3:30-4 p.m.

• + Can lessons be substituted for certain camp rotations?

  Swimming lessons can be substituted for morning rotations of Camp Kaleidoscope and tennis lessons can be substituted for afternoon rotations of Camp Kaleidoscope.

• + What if my child is sick?

  • Campers must be fever-free for 48 hours before they can come to camp.
  • We do have our school nurse on campus during the summer.
  • If your camper takes medication, we will need the following form submitted with the medication.
  • Campers who need an epi-pen can keep on their person or ask a counselor to hold their necessary supplies.