Where is drop-off and pick-up each day?
We offer curbside drop off and pick up in the lower parking lot.

Are lunches or snacks being provided this summer?
Lunches must be packed every day.  You have the option of getting a cookout lunch on Wednesdays at no cost which consists of a hotdog and a bag of chips (please pack snacks and drinks).  You will also have the option of buying pizza on Friday’s for $1/slice (please pack snacks and drinks). Afternoon snack is provided daily at no cost.

Are field trips planned for this summer?
We will host on-site visitors weekly such as Quiver Farms, Big Wave Moonbounces, TD Bank, Rhythmetrix and Jungle John. The entire camp will go off-site for All Camp Celebration on Wednesday, July 10th.

What should my child wear each day to camp?
Dress your child in weather appropriate attire. Wear close-toed shoes (no flip flops, sandals, etc). It’s best to send your child in their bathing suit under their clothes.

What does my child need to bring DAILY?
All children must have:

• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen (we will also provide and help apply)
• Swim attire (bathing suit, water shoes/flip flops, towel, goggles are optional)
• Weather appropriate attire
• Lunch

*Please label EVERYTHING so we can help get lost and found items back to your child*

Please DO NOT bring the following items to summer camp:

• ­­Electronics (Ipad, cell phone, tablets)
• Toys
• Jewelry or other valuable possessions
• Pets
• Alcohol or drugs of any kind (will result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from camp)
• Anything else perceived as inappropriate

Materials not permitted will be confiscated and held in the camp office until the end of the week or until arrangements have been made for pick-up.  Multiple offenses are subject to a camper’s dismissal from camp for the remainder of the summer season.

How do I contact the Camp Director or someone from the administration?
Please call the camp office at 302-475-0700 or e-mail here.

How will you communicate important camp information with parents?
The week prior to child’s camp, you will get a welcome e-mail that includes important information and reminders for the following week.

Do campers swim every day?
Yes!  They swim twice a day!  They will have a morning swim and an afternoon swim.

Swim lessons are available for our Explorer and Adventurer units for the weeks they are in camp–registration is available online under camp.

What is the cancellation policy?

• DEPOSITS: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required per child, per week to reserve your spot. This non-refundable deposit cannot be applied to additional weeks. If you need to change, cancel, or modify a week, including a change to membership status (holds, cancellations, and terminations), the deposit paid will not be available for transfer or refund.
• CANCELLATION AND CHANGE REQUIREMENTS: ALL Change requests must be made two weeks prior to the week you wish to change using the Cancel, Add or Change Form. If proper notice is not provided, the full week of camp fees will be due and will not be refunded.

How late can I register my child for camp?
Camp enrollment for the upcoming week closes on Wednesdays at noon, THE WEEK PRIOR. For example, for the camp week of June 28th, enrollment closes on June 24th at noon.  No exceptions for enrollment after that time will be made without the Camp Director’s approval. As a reminder, your child is not fully enrolled until all required documents are received by the camp.

What if my child needs medication while at camp?

• PRIOR TO the start of your child’s camp week, a medication form must be completed and brought with your child on their first day. Medication forms can be found here.  Please note:
  • Prescription medication MUST be in its original container and properly labeled with your child’s name and necessary information (dosage, how often medication is taken, etc.)
  • Over the counter (OTC) medication should be in its original container with no evidence of prior use (seal cannot be broken).

Where to drop off:  Drop off will be curbside in the front of the building.  Staff will receive the children at curbside and walk them safely to their classrooms.

• Pull up in the front fire lane to the second set of doors.  Keeping to the right side, close to the curb and stopping at the Camp Koda Drop Off sign.
• We ask that all parents remain in their cars until directed by the preschool staff who are assisting with curbside.
• Our teachers will come to you when it is your turn to have you sign in your child.
• We ask that parents try to wait until the person in front of you moves before pulling out of the car line.
• If you are dropping off late or picking up early, you may enter the facility through the front doors of the YMCA and ring the doorbell located at the interior childcare doors.

When to drop off: We will have a staff person out front at drop off from 8:55 to 9:10 a.m.   If your child is registered for morning care, you can drop off anytime between 7 and 8:55 a.m. out front.  Please stay in your car and a staff person will come out to you.

What to bring each day:  

Kinder Kaper Campers (M-F | 9-12 p.m.) should bring:

• Backpack
• Swimsuit (wear under clothes if possible)
• Towel
• Water Bottle
• Sneakers (closed toe shoes)
• Diapers & Wipes (if needed)
• Swim Diapers (if needed)
• Sunscreen: Apply prior dropping off in the morning
• Change of clothes (in a zip lock bag)

*Please label towel, water bottle, zip lock bag & backpack with your camper’s name. 

Little Explorer Campers (M-F | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) should bring:

• Lunch (no peanut or nut products please)
• Small/Light Blanket (for rest time)
• Backpack
• Swimsuit (wear under clothes if at all possible)
• Towel
• Water Bottle
• Sneakers (closed toe shoes)
• Sunscreen: Apply prior dropping off in the morning and a bottle to keep at camp
• Change of clothes (in a zip lock bag)

*Please label sunscreen, towel, water bottle, zip lock bag & backpack with your camper’s name. 

When & Where to pick up:

Kinder Kaper Campers (M-F | 9 – 12 p.m.): Pick up for this group will be on the playground in the back of the building at 12 p.m.

Little Explorer Campers (M-F | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Pick up for this group will be curbside in the front of the building at 4 p.m.  If your camper is registered for after care, pick up will be curbside in the front of the building anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.

Are snacks being provided this summer?

We will provide a mid-morning and an afternoon snack for your child.  The snacks we serve are peanut & nut free.  If your child has any additional allergies, please be sure to make our staff aware.

Freeze Pop Friday: Each Friday we hand out icy Freeze Pops at the end of the camp day!

Do campers swim every day?

Your camper will swim every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Monday swim will be a swim lesson. On Wednesday and Friday swim sessions, all children will wear flotation devices provided by our aquatic department and a teacher will be swimming with them.

What precautions will be taken to minimize the spread of illness?

Your camper will be taking part in many fun activities while at Camp Koda. Please know that the health & safety of our campers and staff is our number one priority.  Here are the methods we will be using to minimize the spread of any illness:

• Frequent hand washing for both campers & staff
• Regular cleaning and sanitizing practices
• Please keep your child home if they are not feeling well.

What if my child needs medication while at camp?

All medication must be in original containers labeled with your child’s name and dropped off at the curbside drop off with a teacher. Parents must complete a Medication Authorization form.

If your child has medication that may need to be administered during camp hours, please email us and we will send you the Medication Authorization form prior to your child starting camp.

• Prescription medication MUST be in its original container and properly labeled with your child’s name and necessary information (dosage, how often medication is taken, etc.)
• Over the counter (OTC) medication should be in its original container with no evidence of prior use (seal cannot be broken).

Will there be any on site visitors or special activities?  

In addition to the fun activities we will be doing, the Delaware Museum of Natural Science, Puppets Pizzaz and the Brandywine Zoo will be visiting us this summer.

What is the cancellation policy?

• DEPOSITS: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required per child, per week to reserve your spot. This non-refundable deposit cannot be applied to additional weeks. If you need to change, cancel, or modify a week, including a change to membership status (holds, cancellations, and terminations), the Deposit paid will not be available for transfer or refund.
• CANCELLATION AND CHANGE REQUIREMENTS: ALL Change requests must be made two weeks prior to the week you wish to change using the Cancel, Add or Change Form.
• If proper notice is not provided, the full week of camp fees will be due and will not be refunded.

How late can I register my child for camp? 

Camp enrollment for the upcoming week closes on Wednesdays at noon, THE WEEK PRIOR. For example, for the camp week of June 28th, enrollment closes on June 24th at noon.  No exceptions for enrollment after that time will be made without the Camp Director’s approval. As a reminder, your child is not fully enrolled until all required documents are received by the camp.