Orange Camp FAQs - Schoolhouse of Wonder

If you’ve got some questions about our Orange County programs, read through our Orange County FAQs and hopefully find your answer!

Every Schoolhouse camp provides a unique environment of kindness, respect, and learning. Our camps have different themes each season, but they are all inspired by our underlying values. Our award winning camps offer a low staff to camper ratio that allows a sense of freedom while providing a safe and nurturing environment.

Oh, and by day’s end, we’ll return your kids dirty, happy and tired. Guaranteed.

For COVID-19 information, please review our Program Policies and our COVID-19 Precautions.

Orange County FAQ

Where are Orange summer camps held?

Orange summer camps are held in Brumley Forest Nature Preserve through an exciting new partnership with Triangle Land Conservancy. Drop Off and Pick Up will occur at the private drive at 3223 New Hope Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Look for the Schoolhouse of Wonder sign and our staff will greet you in the parking area.

How will you keep my child safe while they are in your care?

Physical and emotional safety is always our priority. We maintain safety in our camp community through:

Year-round safety training
Low camper to staff ratios
Constant vigilance
Hiring and maintaining an outstanding staff of responsible, caring, adult mentors.

Additional safety measures pertaining to COVID-19 can be found here.

How much do Schoolhouse of Wonder camps cost?

Camp prices vary slightly depending on a number of factors, but generally follow this pattern:

One-Day Discovery Days – $84
Intersession camps for 5-12 year olds – $432
Summer camps for 5-6 year olds – $324
Aftercare for 5-6 year olds – $100
Summer camps for 7-12 year olds – $432

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes! Most programs are eligible for a discount when you register for two or more programs for the same child or siblings in the same household in the same order. We understand that it can get a little complicated when you’re adding different camps for different children. The good news is that the discounts automatically apply, so you don’t need to get too into the math side of things. Please note that discounts only apply to camps that are included in the same order.

Multi-camp: Did you add a camp to your cart? Did you add another? You will automatically receive a $15 discount off the cost of a second and any additional camp seat purchased in the same order (that don’t qualify for the sibling discount). This could apply to one child signing up for several camps, siblings signing up for partial-week camps or Discovery Days, or many other combinations. This discount can apply to full-week camps, partial-week camps, and Discovery Days.
Sibling: We love having siblings in camp! When you sign up one child for a full-week of camp (a “qualifier week”), you’ll receive a $50 discount for one full-week of camp for each sibling. If you’re signing up your 8 children for two weeks, you’ll have one qualifier week which will earn the 7 other siblings a week of sibling discounts, and you’ll have a second qualifier week which will earn the 7 siblings a second week of sibling discounts. This discount applies to full weeks of camp only (5 days).

Please note that it is possible to receive both of these discounts on the same order, though it is not possible to receive both of these discounts on the same camp. Here are some examples of how this works.

What are the hours of Schoolhouse of Wonder camps?

School Break Camps and Summer Camps for 7-12 year olds

Camp Week: Monday through Friday 9:00a to 5:00p.
Check In: 8:00a to 9:00a.
Pick Up: 5:00p to 5:30p.
Alternative Early Pick Up: 3:00 to 3:30p (advance notice required)

Summer Camps for 5-6 years olds

Camp Week: Monday through Friday 9:00a to 3:00p.
Check In: 8:00a to 9:00a.
Pick Up: 3:00p to 3:30p.
Aftercare Pick Up: 5:00 to 5:30p

What activities will my child participate in at Schoolhouse of Wonder?

Our camp themes change from season to season, so a new adventure will always be on the horizon. We do, however, utilize a number of core routines to ground our program and give our kids a sense of familiarity.

Opening and closing circles to promote community building and respect
Nature investigation and exploration
Games including Schoolhouse originals as well as some you may recognize from your childhood
Storytelling including traditional tales and true stories
Song time
Water time in creeks or rivers
Hikes, wanders, and rambles through the woods

What are the camp facilities?

At Schoolhouse of Wonder, we spend every possible moment out in the world. We do, however, have access to temporary shelter in the case of dangerous weather or temperatures.

Are there scholarships available?

We understand that the cost of camp is a barrier for some families. Each year we partner with individuals, businesses, and community organizations to make scholarship funds available to as many families as possible. Please read more about our scholarship program here.

The camp I am interested in is already full; is it worth joining the waitlist?

We strongly encourage joining the waitlist. It isn’t unusual for camp seats to become available. We are also able to schedule additional staff and run additional groups in some instances when we know that there is interest far enough in advance.

How does the Dirty, Tired, Happy Guarantee work?

If for ANY reason your child decides that camp is not for them and chooses to leave camp before the end of the week, we’ll refund camp tuition for the remaining days. Guaranteed.

How do I add aftercare if I’ve already signed up for a camp?

It’s easy! Simply click the link below, select the child you’d like to sign up for aftercare, select the corresponding camp, and add it to your cart. You’ll need to be logged into your account to add aftercare to already purchased orders.

This link will take you to that page or to sign into your account: https://info.schoolhouseofwonder.org/Register/aftercareaddon

If you haven’t finished checking out your order, the easiest way to add aftercare is to return the camp’s specific page and re-add your child with aftercare, and then remove the camp without aftercare from your cart.

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