

FAQ's/POLICIES
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.
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.
What is the staff to camper ratio?
1:10 Adult/Child ratio
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.
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.
What if my child is sick or misses a day of camp, can you refund the day(s)?
We are unable to refund, credit, or "make-up" for sick or missed days of camp.
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.
What is the deadline for signing up for camp?
You can sign up for camp as long as there is space available.
Do you give refunds?
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There are no refunds, credits, or make-ups for missed days due to illness, scheduling conflicts, or late arrival. Our programs and staffing are planned in advance based on enrollment, and we are unable to recoup costs for unused days.
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Refund requests made more than 4 weeks prior to the camp start date will incur a $50 per week cancellation fee.
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Refund requests made between 2–4 weeks prior to the camp start date will incur a $100 per week cancellation fee.
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Refund requests made less than 2 weeks prior to the camp start date are not eligible for a refund.
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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.
Transfers of camp weeks are allowed (pending availability) any time prior to your start date, and you will receive priority over those on the waitlist. Transfers do not apply to one-day camps or Kids’ Night Out (KNO) events.
All billing questions, refund, or transfer requests must be submitted in writing to Kerri@soflykids.com.
These matters may not be handled at the studio or front desk.
In the rare event of a program shutdown due to unforeseen circumstances, families will be offered a 100% So Fly Kids credit for future use or a 50% refund to the card on file. This is due to the year-round nature of planning, including advance payments for field trips, supplies, and staffing.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
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Physical Aggression: Hitting, shoving, biting, kicking, or any physical violence toward campers or staff.
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Sexual Misconduct: Inappropriate or unwanted sexual touching or behavior.
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Threats of Harm: Verbal, written, or physical threats of violence, including threats involving weapons.
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Discrimination or Hate Speech: Derogatory remarks based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other personal characteristics.
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Weapons: Possession of weapons or making threats to bring weapons to camp.
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Verbal Harassment: Repeated and targeted verbal aggression, bullying, teasing, or intentional exclusion.
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Substance Violations: Possession or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or any banned substances, especially those prohibited for minors.
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Disruptive or Unsafe Behavior: Refusing to follow directions, wandering away from the group, mishandling supplies, or other actions that compromise safety.
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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.
Does my Camper need to be Potty Trained?
Yes! This is REQUIRED!
For the health, safety, and dignity of all campers, children must be fully potty-trained and able to use the restroom independently, including wiping themselves. Our staff are not permitted to assist with toileting or wiping due to licensing, liability, and health considerations.
If a child has an accident or is unable to wipe themselves, we will call a parent or guardian to return to camp and assist their child. Repeated issues may require withdrawal from the program until the camper is fully independent in this area.
CAMP DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Drop-off and Pick-up details will be sent prior to your start date.