What are the camp hours? 
Camp hours are from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Drop-Off is between 8:30 and 9am.

Pick-Up is at 3:00pm. 

*A $20 late fee will be charged to your account for any pick-up made after 3:15pm. 

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What is the youngest age that can attend your camp?
So Fly Kids summer camp is for children ages 4* through 12.

*All campers must be potty trained. 

Counselor In Training opportunities are available for ages 13 - 16 years. 

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What is the staff to camper ratio? 

1:10 Adult/Child ratio

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What should my child wear/bring to camp? 
DAILY- Campers should wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes, and should arrive with sunscreen already applied. Please bring a water bottle. No backpacks (except on swim days for SUMMER CAMP & GPN Spring Camp).

SFK Camp T-Shirts are given to each camper on their first day and should be worn every day to camp. One shirt per child, per season (summer/winter/spring), is given upon registration, and additional shirts are available for purchase for $20. 

*Details specific to each week will be emailed prior to your start date.

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What is NOT allowed at camp? (Applies to campers AND CIT'S)
Cell phones, iPads, game devices, toys, gum/candy.

A general rule of thumb is please don't bring anything from home outside of lunch, water bottles, and swim attire when needed. 

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What if my child is sick or misses a day of camp, can you refund the day(s)?
We are unable to refund or credit for sick or missed days of camp. 

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What if my child has allergies or specific medical/dietary needs?
Please include this information when registering your child. Also, on your child’s first day of camp you can inform the summer camp Director of any special medical needs or allergies. 

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What is the deadline for signing up for camp? 
You can sign up for camp as long as there is space available.

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Do you give refunds? 

• There are no refunds or credits for missed/sick days. *This also applies to late arrival

• Refund requests prior to 4 weeks of camp start date will incur a $50 per week charge.

• Refund requests between 2 and 4 weeks will incur a $100 a week charge.

• Refund requests received less than 2 weeks prior to the camp start date, are NOT ELIGIBLE for a refund.

Because preparations (deposits for field trips, supplies bought, etc.) are made year-round, in the case of a shutdown for unforeseeable circumstances, we will give the option of a 100% refund in SFK credit or a 50% refund in cash/card. 

*However, you may transfer weeks, pending availability, and you will have priority over those on any waitlist. Please email Kerri at Kerri@soflykids.com.

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SUMMER CAMP

Is there camp on Juneteenth? (Summer)There is NO Camp June 19, or Juneteenth Observed.

Is there camp on July 4? (Summer)
There is NO Camp July 4, or 4th of July Observed.

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Where will the campers go on SWIM days?
(SUMMER CAMP ONLY & SPRING CAMP FOR Great Park)
Playa Vista: As of June, 2024, our swim days will be at Santa Monica Swim Center.

Great Park/Beacon Park: Swim days will be at Beacon Park Pool.

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What if my young camper can't swim very well, or at all?

All SFK camp counselors are 1st Aid/CPR certified, and at Santa Monica Swim Center there are 4 lifeguards with one placed at each corner of the pool. For pool days, a swim assessment will be given as well as a questionnaire for your preference. If it is notated that your child is not yet watersafe, they will be kept in the most shallow and/or baby pool area, with a designated camp counselor, and coast guard certified puddle jumpers will be provided. 

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Is there a Registration Fee? (Updated January 2025) Yes, there is a camp registration fee

*All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, NO EXCEPTIONS. This fee is a one-time payment to secure your place in camp and help cover administrative costs and are incurred regardless of participation.

Playa Vista: Fall/Spring/Winter $29: Includes SFK camp t-shirt

Summer $59: Includes SFK camp t-shirt AND rashguard

Great Park: Winter $29: Includes SFK camp t-shirt

Spring/Summer $59: Includes SFK camp t-shirt AND rashguard

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How are groups separated?

We separate groups primarily by age (e.g. Red Group is 4 & 5 y/o, Yellow is 6-8, etc); however, we will do our best to accommodate sibling/group requests.

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Can we drop-off late?

Late drop-offs are absolutely not allowed on days we are off campus. No drop-offs are allowed at off-property locations for liability reasons. 

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Do you allow visitors at camp?

Other than for the purposes of dropping off and picking up campers during check-in and check-out, visitors, including camper family members, are not permitted on campus outside of the camp office.

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What are your Camp Discipline Policies?

Our three strike Camp Discipline Policies may be found HERE.*

SFK reserves the right to remove campers from the program for any of the following behaviors and actions, as well as unforeseen actions that put the safety of the camp community at risk:

• Physical Aggression: Hitting, shoving, biting, kicking, or any physical violence toward campers or staff.

• Sexual Misconduct: Inappropriate or unwanted sexual touching or behavior.

• Threats of Harm: Verbal, written, or physical threats of violence, including threats involving weapons.

• Discrimination or Hate Speech: Derogatory remarks based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other personal characteristics.

• Weapons: Possession of weapons or making threats to bring weapons to camp.

• Verbal Harassment: Repeated and targeted verbal aggression, bullying, teasing, or intentional exclusion.

• Substance Violations: Possession or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or any banned substances, especially those prohibited for minors.

• Disruptive or Unsafe Behavior: Refusing to follow directions, wandering away from the group, mishandling supplies, or other actions that compromise safety.

• Defiance or Disrespect: Repeated refusal to follow instructions or disrespect toward staff or campers.​

*Camp tuition for used days and the remainder of the week will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Any unused future weeks may be refunded in accordance with SFK’s refund policies.