Frequently Asked Questions

How will my child be placed in his/her group?

Campers are placed in coed, age appropriate groups before their first day of camp. Groups are based on the grade your child will be entering in Fall 2008. You may request that another child be in the same group as your child. There is a space for this on the registration form. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.

What is a typical day in the Day Camp Program?

The camp day begins at 8:00 am. Campers have a set schedule throughout the day that includes activities such as swimming, art, dance, soccer, basketball, and music as well as special activities planned by the group counselors. There will also be rest, lunch, and snack periods in the day. On Fridays, there is a Jamboree at which the whole camp celebrates the theme of the week with activities and special visitors. The camp day ends at 4:00 pm.

Are lunch and snack provided?

Browne Summer Camp does not provide lunch or snacks. Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks each day that do NOT require refrigeration and/or heating.

Who comprises the Staff?

Our well trained staff is made up of college students with experience in education or child centered environments, as well as Browne Academy faculty. Each staff member participates in an orientation program before camp begins, and continues their training throughout the summer by attending staff meetings and instructional workshops.

What are the staff to camper supervision ratios?

Age	Ratio
3 – 5 years	1:6
6 – 8 years	1:8
9 – 14 years	1:10

The staff to camper supervision ratios are based on the American Camp Association standards.

How are swimming activities supervised?

When there are campers at the pool, there will be several Red Cross Certified lifeguards actively supervising. In addition to the lifeguards, the group counselors will also be poolside. With the younger campers, lifeguards typically ask one of the group counselors to be physically in the water with the campers.