SUMMER CAMPS

Administration

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If my question is not covered in these FAQs, who is the best person to contact?

• Brian Farda

  • Sports camps and general program operations

• Ryan Faller

  • Academic courses and enrichment camps

• NCHS Business Office

  • Account payments, refunds, transfers

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Registration

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Are there any prerequisites to registering for a sports camp, enrichment camp, and/or credit course?

• Per diocesan policy, all sports camps require that all participants have a new physical dated June 1st, 2022, or later. To help facilitate this, Nolan is hosting a physical fundraising event on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the NCHS Arena (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ca5a92ea0f58-2022). Walk-ins are also welcome on the day of the event! Here is a link to the diocesan physical form that can be completed by your own doctor or at the physical fundraising event (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EaU5vD4qf5EzkYHRoNaXXrX2CsuJ7_-Q/view?usp=sharing).

• There are no prerequisites to register for enrichment camps or credit courses.

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How do I register for a sports camp, enrichment camp, and/or credit course?

• All camp and course information as well as links to register can be found on the NCHS Summer Camps website at https://www.nolancatholic.org/summer-camps

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What is the deadline for registration?

• For all sports camps, enrichment camps, and credit courses, the deadline for registration is 4:00pm on the Friday before the Monday that the camp is scheduled to begin (EX: deadline is Friday, June 3rd for a camp that begins Monday, June 6th).

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Is walkup and/or late registration available?

• Yes, walkup and/or late registrations are accepted; however, please be aware that camp/course fees cannot be prorated and the deadline for any refund will have already passed.

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If there is a cap on enrollment, then what should I do?

• Some in-person credit courses may be capped due to space. In the event that enrollment is capped, please inquire about plans to offer an additional section of the camp/course or if your registration can be transferred to another camp/course option. If no other options are suitable, then please request that you be issued a refund.

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If the camp/course I signed up for does not meet the enrollment minimum and is canceled, then what should I do?

• In the event that the camp/course is canceled because it did not meet the enrollment minimum, please request that your registration be transferred to another camp/course option. If no other options are suitable, then please request that you be issued a refund.

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My camper will not be able to attend the full week of camp, is that OK?

• Yes, but please be aware that camp/course fees cannot be prorated, and please notify your specific camp/course director as well as the appropriate program administrator at the top of this page. *Also, be advised that in-person courses for academic credit will have a minimum attendance standard that must be met in order to receive credit.

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What is your cancellation policy?

• Up to the registration deadline for any camp/course, a full refund can be given for any cancellation. As there are no prorated refunds available, there are no refunds after the registration deadline has passed.

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Can I transfer my registration to a different camp/course?

• Yes, by request, you can have your registration fee applied to another camp/course option; however, please be aware that camp/course prices vary so there might be a balance or refund due once a transfer is initiated. Please contact one of the program administrators at the top of this page to initiate this process.

 

How do I redeem a free camp voucher that I won or purchased?

• You may redeem your free camp voucher by contacting one of the program administrators at the top of this page. You will then complete an online processing form to redeem the voucher and register for a camp/course.

 

Is additional financial aid available for sports camps, enrichment camps, and/or credit courses?

• No, there are no financial aid options options or additional discounts currently available other than the limited supply of free camp vouchers.

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Camp/Course Details

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What to bring?

• All participants should bring water in a refillable water bottle. There will be locations and opportunities to refill bottles throughout the day. Those participating in an outdoor sports camp and/or enrichment course should also bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Participants staying for the entire day (that is, a morning AND afternoon camp/course) should also bring a lunch. Please label everything you bring with your name! Your camp/course director may have additional items needed for their specific activity, so be on the lookout for correspondence from your specific camp director as well.

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What to wear?

• For sports camps, in addition to the outdoor items mentioned directly above, appropriate athletic clothing and footwear is best (as well as some sport-specific footwear such as cleats, spikes, etc.). Active wear and athletic shoes will also work well for any outdoor enrichment camps. For indoor camps and/or credit courses, more specific information on the dress code will be provided by the academic and enrichment program administrator.

 

Is lunch provided?

• No, lunch is not provided. Campers must pack and bring their own lunch. However, the drop-off/pick-up commons will be made available as the space where campers can sit and eat during the midday break (12:00pm-12:30pm).

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What if my camper has medications to take?

• Our licensed athletic training staff will be on hand throughout the summer to assist with injuries and/or other camper needs. Our ATs are available to assist with storage and dissemination of individual camper medications. Please contact the appropriate program administrator at the top of this page for assistance.

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If my camper is not interested in any particular sport, is there an exercise or general activity camp available?

• Yes, our Strength & Conditioning Camp is our most well-attended camp each summer as it not only satisfies the need for our student-athletes to train for upcoming sports seasons but also the need for general exercise and activities that are not sport specific. This camp DOES IT ALL and is also a great way for new students to the school to get to know other kids and the overall culture on campus!

• In several cases, the Strength & Conditioning Camp also serves in place of individual high school sports team camps over the summer since it is so well attended.

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What are the inclement and extreme weather policies?

• NCHS is a Thor Guard campus - that is, the campus utilizes an automated lightning warning and detection system on the roof that can provide sound and strobe alerts. Additionally, campus staff can preemptively suspend outdoor activities if/when needed. Indoor spaces on campus will be utilized in the event of inclement weather (camps/courses are NOT automatically called off for the day).

• During the summer camp/course season, extreme heat is sometimes a possibility. Staff will follow the same heat protocols during the summer as those that are required under NCHS policy during the school year. These include increasing water breaks, limiting periods of outdoor activity, and limiting exposure to the outside altogether (camps/courses are NOT automatically called off for the day).

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Drop-off/Pick-up

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Where do I drop-off my camper?

• Drop-off is in the main traffic circle located straight ahead upon entry through the campus main gate. In the interest of space and numbers, there will likely be traffic cones directing cars first around the parking lot, then through the traffic circle for drop-off, and finally back out of the main gate. There will be no need for parents/guardians to park and exit vehicles.

• Exceptions to this are the Swim Camps, which gather under the covered entrance to the Arena/Natatorium, and the Strength & Conditioning Camp, which gathers near the weightroom just past the Arena/Natatorium on the west side of campus.

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Where do I pick-up my camper?

• Pick-up is in the main traffic circle located straight ahead upon entry through the campus main gate. In the interest of space and numbers, there will likely be traffic cones directing cars first around the parking lot, then through the traffic circle for pick-up, and finally back out of the main gate. There will be no need for parents/guardians to park and exit vehicles.​

• Exceptions to this are the Swim Camps, which gather under the covered entrance to the Arena/Natatorium, and the Strength & Conditioning Camp, which gathers near the weightroom just past the Arena/Natatorium on the west side of campus.

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What do I do if I arrive late for drop-off?

• In the event that you will arrive more than 10 minutes late for drop-off, please contact the appropriate program administrator at the top of this page in advance to ensure that personnel will be standing by to receive your camper upon arrival and deliver them to their destination on campus

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What do I do if I need to pick up my camper early?

• In the event that you will need to pick-up your camper more than 10 minutes early, please contact the appropriate program administrator at the top of this page in advance to ensure that personnel will be standing by to return your camper to the designated pick-up area.

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What happens if I am late picking up my camper?

• In the event that you will arrive late for pick-up, please contact the appropriate program administrator at the top of this page in advance to ensure that personnel will remain at the designated pick-up area until you arrive as there is currently no after-care option available upon the conclusion of the afternoon camps/courses.