We understand that complications arise and that you may have to withdraw your child from their registered program prior to the start of camp. The initial $100 deposit is non-refundable and will not be returned to you. Cancellations made more than 14 days before the start of your child’s program will receive a full refund (less the $100 deposit). No refund will be given for cancellations made fewer than 14 days from the start of the program unless we are able to fill your child's spot with another camper. If your child is asked to leave camp because of behavioral issues [...]

The deposit for summer camp is due at the time of registration. When you register online, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due then – either by credit or debit card. The deposit will guarantee your child’s place in a registered camp. If you do not pay a deposit at that time your child remains in an "enrolled" status (other campers could register and take the available spot) until the payment is made and the child is officially "registered." The remainder of your balance is due on or before June 1. (Failure to pay the balance by the due date may result [...]

We do not allow visits to camp by parents and friends. Your child is at camp for only a short time and most visits tend to disrupt the dynamics of your child’s group (and bring on feelings of homesickness for your child and others). And for the security of our campers and staff, we only allow people on site who have undergone a full background screening or who are approved and continually supervised by a director. If you need to come to camp to drop something off for your camper, please notify us prior to your arrival. If you would like [...]

All medications are kept under lock by the healthcare manager. You must turn in all medications for your child at Check-In. These will be recorded along with specific dosing instructions, and stored under lock for the duration of your child’s stay with us. Medications must be kept in their pharmacy bottles with your camper’s name and instructions for administration. Prescription medications are dispensed to campers according to the dosing instructions provided. A record of disbursement is kept for each medication (date and time dispensed, etc.). Over-the-counter medications are distributed to campers as needed and diagnosed by the healthcare manager (these disbursal [...]

Yes. We have a healthcare manager on site each week to assist your child with any medical needs they may have. We also certify all of our summer staff in first aid, CPR, and the use of an AED. Emergency response personnel are located minutes from the camp gate and a regional hospital is just over 10 miles away. More detailed information about health and safety can be found on our Parents' Page.

We are not equipped to care for campers with certain special needs. If you are not sure whether Cedarkirk can accommodate the specific needs of your camper, please feel free to contact a director. We love talking to parents and will be happy to speak with you about what we can and cannot provide for your child at camp so that together, we can make the best decision for your child. We strive to provide the best possible environment for every child. If there is any information that would help us care for your camper better, please indicate it on the [...]

We work hard to maintain an environment of safety, inclusion, and fun. We want every camper to feel at home with us - like camp is a place where they can be their most genuine self. When a camper's behavior threatens the environment we have created, staff work with the camper to evaluate their decisions and coach them toward better decisions in the future. Our hope is to resolve each issue or conflict in a healthy, positive way. More detailed information about Cedarkirk's Discipline Policy can be found on our Parents' Page.

We try to provide the opportunity for all campers to participate in every activity available for their age group, but inclement weather may preclude your child’s group from completing all of their scheduled activities. Counselors are trained in teaching and leading alternative indoor activities during periods of bad weather, and in spite of rainy days, campers have fun playing and laughing inside Cedarkirk’s facilities. During a typical Florida thunderstorm – a common occurrence in the summer months – campers on site move to buildings like the Pavilion or a Lodge to do activities while they wait for the storm to pass. [...]

Our camp store is open only during Check-In and Closing Program each week and sells t-shirts, water bottles, and other items.  The camp store is not open while camp is in session and does not sell food or drinks, so there is no reason for campers to bring money with them for their week of camp.

Meals during summer camp are nutritionally-balanced and prepared by certified, experienced staff. In addition to the primary meal served, campers are offered additional options at each meal (e.g. cereal or yogurt at breakfast; sun butter and jelly sandwiches and salad at lunch and dinner). Fruit, like apples, oranges, and bananas are available at meals and a snack is provided each evening. We accommodate a variety of special diets, including vegetarian and gluten-free, as well as a variety of common food allergens (e.g. peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, etc.). Please make sure any requests or restrictions are noted on your child’s Health [...]