FAQs

Our pick-up and drop-off point is designated BART station, making it easy for a working parent to commute. In the morning, campers will meet their group and instructor and then head out for the day using some form of public transportation. At the end of the day, campers will arrive back at the BART station where they can be picked up or stay for post day care.

Campers must arrive at thre dscigmenate BART by 8am to ensure an on-time departure for their group. Campers should be picked up at 4pm.

Yes, campers can arrive as early as 7am for pre day care and can be picked up as late as 5:30 for post day care. (pre and post care are only available for camps at Rockridge BART and North Berkeley BART)

Campers are going to be out and about, travelling through the Bay Area, for the duration of the camp day. It is important that they come to camp each morning fully prepared. Each camper should have: - Camp hat (will be given to the camper on the first day of camp) - Closed toed comfortable shoes - Backpack containing: - Lunch - Water bottle - Water repelling jacket or a thick sweatshirt and a rain poncho

UAC feels that it is important to make sure groups bond together without the added stress of technology. Because of this, we ask that campers leave the following items at home. - Cell Phones - Ipods - Portable video game systems - Pocket knives or weapons (child will be expelled immediately and payment will be forfeited) - Alcohol (child will be expelled immediately and payment will be forfeited) - Illegal drugs (child will be expelled immediately and payment will be forfeited)

In cases of dismissal or voluntary withdrawal, there is no refund of fees. Any cancellation at least two weeks prior to the start of the registered session will result in a refund of 75% of the camp fees less the deposit. Cancellations with notice of less than two weeks will result in a refund of 25% of the camp fee less the deposit. Cancellation the week of camp or a no-show on the day of camp will result in a full loss of payment. If a camper does not show for a registered session without notice, there will be no refund issued.

Campers need to arrive no later than 8:05AM. Their day is dependent on making the correct transfers through the public transportation system and it is unfair to make the entire group wait for one camper. If a camper is late, the group will leave without them and the day will be forfeited.

Urban Adventure Camps’ instructors are going to be focused on teaching and interacting with the kids, but will, from time to time, stop to take pictures throughout the day. We try our best to place them on the website that evening.

We ask parents not to check in with their campers throughout the day as pulling them away from the group can be very distracting. We ask all parents to make sure that cell phones stay at home. Instructors will post updates throughout the day on Twitter and parents are welcome to follow the posts if they choose. If there is a family emergency, please call 510-339-0676 and our UAC office will contact the group. If there is any sort of emergency with a camper or the group, we will immediately contact the parents of all of the campers involved.

Everything is included except lunch and pre and post day care. All of the museum entrance fees, the transportation costs and twice a day snacks are included in the camp fees.

Pre and post day care is based in the Rockridge area. We will usually visit the park or the library. All options are in quick reach of Rockridge BART so we can have you child ready to go when you come to get him or her

YES! That is what we are all about. Every day of the week we travel to different science centers, museums, galleries, etc.; all focused on the specific theme of that week of camp.

With each group (maximum of 15 campers) there are two adults, a counselor and instructor. When traveling, there is one adult at the front of the group and one at the back. Both adults constantly focus on and count the campers to make sure that no child strays from the group. For younger campers, staff may put them in buddy pairs for street crossing and group activities that will occur throughout the day.

Each situation is unique and handled on a case by case basis. We do not tolerate bullying, horseplay or fighting. In extreme circumstances, we will always get in touch with the camper’s parent or guardian immediately.

Many of the campers in our camps have been to at least one of the places that we go to during the week. We choose locations because campers enjoy them no matter how many times they visit them. Most of the museums regularly update their featured displays and change around their regular displays in an effort to keep returning visitors on their toes. Additionally, camp is designed to be a fun and friendly atmosphere. We encourage questions and teamwork, thus giving the campers a unique experience that they truly enjoy. Our goal is to send campers home tired at the end of the day with a little more knowledge in their brains and a huge smile on their face.

Our Tax ID # is 88-1792406

Yes, We do offer need based scholarships that reduce the rate that totals the cost of transportation and museum entrance fees for the week of camp. We cover everything else. Please take a look at our Sign Up/Scholarships/Bonuses page for more information

Yes, we do offer both sibling and multiple session discounts. If you sign up for online and register at the same time, you will receive an automatic discount during registration. Please check our Sign Up/Scholarships/Bonuses page for more information. Campers will receive a discount ($25) for each additional session they sign up for after their first session (pre and post day care are not considered sessions). (Note: Multi Session and Sibling Bonuses are only available for Summer Camps and need to be registered at the same time.)

No, we are not a nut free camp. Campers are allowed to bring food with nut items in them.

A number of our snacks that we offer do either have nuts or they were packaged in a facility that also packages snacks with nuts. We do have some nut free options and if you have a camper that is noted in our forms to have a nut allergy, we will have a seperate snack bin that has items without nuts.

When and where are pick-up and drop-off?

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Do you offer pre and post day care?

What does my child need for camp?

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What is the cancellation and refund policy?

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Will I get to see pictures from the week?

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What do the kids do in pre and post day care?

Do the campers really go on a field trip every day?

How do you supervise / keep together the campers during travel?

What kind of discipline do you do?

What if my child has already been to the places you go?

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Do you offer Scholarships?

Do you offer sibling or multiple session discounts?

Are you a nut-free camp?

What is my camper has a nut allergy?