We are very excited for our 13th year of Summer Camps! Below you will find important and pertinent information for the time and age range camp you signed up for. Please, scroll to the yellow section for 9-Noon 5-10 yr. old Camp, to the purple section for 1-4 PM 6-10 yr. old Camp, OR to the pink section for Full Day Camp (6-10 yr. olds only). Thanks so much! We cannot wait to create this summer!
Facts for Enrolled Campers (Siblings Camp | Ages 5-10 yrs. | 9-Noon)
When does camp begin and end?
Camp drop off time is 8:50-9:00 AM and pick-up is 11:50-Noon
When can I see what my child created at camp?
Friday is Gallery Day when you can see everything your child created, and they can take it home. On Friday, please come into the studio to see all the work we have created throughout the week! Please, arrive at 11:45 AM on Friday for 9-Noon Siblings Camper Gallery!
What should my child bring with them to camp?
Half day campers will need to pack a snack and drink for camp. Snack time is at 10:30 AM for the 9-Noon Campers. Please make sure your child has breakfast and is fueled for camp! We have a lot to imagine and create and want to optimize our time.
Facts for Enrolled Campers (Siblings Camp | Ages 6-10 yrs. | 1-4 PM)
Camp drop off time is 12:55-1:00 PM and pick-up is 3:50-4:00 PM
Friday is Gallery Day when you can see everything your child created, and they can take it home. On Friday, please come into the studio to see all the work we have created throughout the week! Please, arrive at 3:45 PM on Friday for 1-4 PM Siblings Camper Gallery!
Half day campers will need to pack a snack and drink for camp. Snack time is at 2:30 PM for the 1-4 PM Campers. Please make sure your child has lunch and is fueled for camp! We have a lot to imagine and create and want to optimize our time.
Facts for Enrolled Campers (Siblings Camp | Ages 6-10 yrs. | Full Day Camp 9am-4pm)
When does camp begin and end?
Camp drop off time is 8:55-9:00 AM and pick-up is 3:50-4:00 PM
When can I see what my child created at camp?
Friday is Gallery Day when you can see everything your child created, and they can take it home. On Friday, please come into the studio to see all the work we have created throughout the week! Please, arrive at 3:45 PM on Friday for Full Day Siblings Camper Gallery!
What should my child bring with them to camp?
Full day campers will need to pack 2 snacks and a lunch with a drink- OR a large lunch that can be split up throughout the day. They will have a snack at 10:30, lunch at Noon, and another snack at 2:30 each day. Please make sure your child has packed a freezer pack/ ice pack with perishables, we do not have a refrigerator.
Helpful Camp Information
I can’t remember which camp I signed up for, how can I find my registration form?
Search Summer Camp Formsite in your email. It should come up! You can also check your spam folder.
Where are you located?
The Art Spark
9430 Main Ave.
Symmes Township, OH 45242
How does pickup and dropoff work?
Please text (513) 814-8123 (this number will be posted on a sign upon arrival) when you arrive at camp with your child’s name, as well as the make and model of your car and our teachers will come pick your child up from the car. This will be the same procedure for drop-off. Children are expected to walk with the teacher from the parking lot to the studio. Please do not let your children go near the train tracks. It is an active train line!
What should my child wear?
We cannot guarantee that paint will wash out of clothing. Please have your children dress in clothes that they feel free to create in! Suggestion: If your child has long hair, please put their hair back in a ponytail as we are sometimes painting on the floor with our hands, and it will be best to keep their hair out of their face.
What are your Covid-19 Safety Guidelines?
-All surfaces and materials will be sanitized daily.
-Campers and teachers will wash/sanitize their hands upon arrival, before and after snack, and before pick-up.
-Any campers that exhibit sneezing, coughing, sore throat, red eyes, fever, nausea, diarrhea, etc. will be sent home. Campers can come back after 24 hours of being symptom free. If a family member or sibling tests positive for Covid or is sick please, wait 24 hours before sending camper.
-Any camper that tests positive or is exposed to Covid should comply with current CDC guidelines.
Parking
Please park in the gravel lot behind The Art Spark building. This is where you will drop off and pick up your camper,
What is your Behavior Policy?
Behavior Policy-Specifically designed for Preschool campers, but true for all campers:
We are so excited to have your little one(s) joining us for Art Spark camp! We realize that our campers may be experiencing their first summer camp with us and we hold that in high regard. Our little campers will learn all about art and creativity while at the same time grow to be more independent. We know this can be a lot for them and always strive to teach with patience and kindness. We use a myriad of different art supplies with the children and as teachers we are sometimes handling hot glue guns, sharp scissors, box cutters, etc. We keep these away from the little ones, but if the camper refuses to listen they could get hurt. We try to maintain an extremely safe atmosphere and listening to the teacher is number one in promoting a secure environment. To help create this environment, we ask that you speak to your child(ren) before camp to encourage good listening, not putting found objects into their mouth, the importance of sharing, and staying with the teacher at all times. If your camper seems to be experiencing behavior issues, we will follow our 1,2,3 policy below.
Step 1: Take action within the camp to change the behavior.
Step 2: If the behavior doesn’t positively change, we will reach out to our camper’s parent or guardian to address the issue.
Step 3: If said behavior continues to persist, we will unfortunately have the student stop camp and refund the remaining time.