Frequently Asked Questions

Camps run 9AM-3PM, Monday through Friday*.

For campers in AcroCamp or Specialty Camps (Camp Jr excluded), we offer Before Care and After Care as an add on option for the following camp seasons:

• Winter Camp: After Care (3PM-5:30PM)
• Spring Camp: After Care (3PM-5:30PM)
• Summer Camps: Before Care (8AM-9AM) & After Care (3PM-5:30PM)

Please find the Before and After Care offerings when registering your child for their week(s) of camp.

*Exception: We are closed and do not have Camp on federal holidays.

Campers can be dropped off daily between 8:45AM-9AM. Pick up is between 3PM-3:15PM.

Families that drop off or pick up their campers outside of those windows are subject to additional fees. Please see our Policies Page for more info.

We keep registration open even if Camps are full so others can join the waitlist. We always encourage families to join the waitlists for all their preferred weeks of camp and we will call/email to notify if/when a spot becomes available.

New students need to create an account before registering for classes or camps. If you have an account, please log into your Recess App to register*. Please note that our registrations are a busy time and there may be extended wait periods if you need assistance to register via phone or email; it's always fastest to register online as we have to honor enrollments in the order that they occur. All students must have an active family account BEFORE we can assist.

*For Summer Camp registration, please see our Lottery Enrollment process.

Yes! Please fill out our Tuition Assistance application ahead of registering for any programming. Please make sure you have an account created before you submit your application.

Yes! We sell snacks in our main office during business hours and aim to keep our Big Top Shop snack options stocked with low sugar options. We do not sell candy or sodas.

Snacks can be purchased individually via cash or card, and we sell 10 and $20 Snack Cards for convenient frequent snack purchasing. Snack Cards are kept in the office and staff mark off snack values as your camper comes to select their snacks. When you purchase a Snack Card, please let us know if there are any limits (or types of snacks) to what your camper can purchase.

Here is what we recommend:

• A hearty breakfast before Camp so campers have energy for the active day
• Campers dressed in clothing they can move around in all day - leotard, sweats, or athletic clothing; no jeans, clothing with buttons or zippers, or dangling jewelry; long hair recommended pulled back
• Warm jacket, pants, and closed toed shoes for SF summer outdoor lunch
• A substantial snack and lunch packed with them, plus afternoon snack if enrolled in After Care
• Water bottle (no glass) labeled with your child's name
• Books, cards, or games for quiet time activities (NO video games, iPhones, iPads, or other devices)

Yes! Weather permitting, campers spend their lunch time in the great outdoors across the street at Kezar Stadium* and in the nearby park.

*AcroCamp South Park will do lunch at South Park.

We ask families to please keep sick campers home to keep our staff, coaches, and student body healthy and well. If your child displays signs of illness symptoms during camp (cough, runny nose, fever, headache, etc.), they may be brought to the office so our staff can call home to have them picked up as soon as possible. Campers can return when they are symptom free and healthily able to participate.

Camp shows are on Fridays from 3PM-3:30PM. Family and friends are invited to come watch the show and your camper will go home with you after the final act. Doors open at 2:45PM and street parking can be tricky so give yourself a little extra time for looking for parking.

A survey will be sent out at the end of the camp week. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve the camp experience for future participants.