Montessori Children's House of Durham

Programs for
This Summer

Weekly Themes and Schedule

What to Bring

FAQs

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration
Forms

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration:

	Please fill out a separate registration form for each sibling.
	Registration begins in early February. Spaces may go quickly. Contact Tina for availability at 489-2030 or tina@mchdurham.org
	Priority enrollment will be given to MCHD families and current Montessori students.
	Families may register at any time up until the week of camp, space permitting; after April 1st, there is a registration fee of $25.

Fees and Payment Schedule:

	Payment in full and a complete Emergency Information Form is required BEFORE your child can attend camp.
	Payment may be made by check or money order. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards.
	Families enrolled for one week only must pay in full at time of registration. Families enrolled for multiple weeks may pay in two installments: 50% of the total fees at registration, and the remaining balance on or before May 1st. If payment is not complete by May 1st, you may forfeit your child’s space.
	After May 1st, the registration fee applies and all camp fees and payments must be paid in full at time of registration.
	The balance of camp fees are due on or before May 1st.

Late Registration & Waiting List:

	There is a $25. registration fee per family for enrollment after April 1st.
	Payment in full is due at the time of registration for registrations after May 1st.
	If you have registered for a week that is full, we will contact you to see if you would like another week, or to be placed on a waiting list for your first choice. We will not cash your check or money order until your child is placed in a camp.
	Call or email the Summer Camp Office @ 489-2030 or tina@mchdurham.org for availability. Family plans often change, so don’t hesitate to contact us!

Cancellation Policy:

	There is a $25 cancellation fee for each cancellation.
	Prior to May 1st, if you decide to cancel, we will refund your money, minus the cancellation fee.
	After May 1st, refunds are issued, only if we can fill your child’s space. This includes cancellation due to illness.
	Cancellations must be in writing: email or letter. No phone calls please.
	If a week you have signed up for is full, or we cannot offer camp due to low enrollment, a full refund will be given for that week.

Change of Schedule and Drop-In Procedure & Fees:

	If you need to add the Extended Hours option for the whole week, you may do so at any time prior to the enrolled week, space permitting.
	If you need to change which week your child will be attending, you may do so, space permitting, for an additional $10 fee.
	During the week(s) enrolled, your child may Drop In during our Extended Hours (3pm – 5:30pm), space permitting, on a day-to-day basis, with at least one hour advance notice, for $12/hour.

Late Pick Up Policy:

If you are late picking up your child who is enrolled for a 3pm pick-up, your child will be placed into Extended Hours care, space permitting, for $15/hour, one-hour minimum.
If space is NOT available and/or you are late picking up your child enrolled for a 5:30pm pick up, you or your Emergency contacts will be notified to pick up your child.

If you are late picking up your child who is enrolled for a 3pm pick-up and no space is available in Extended Hours, OR if you are late picking up a child who is enrolled for a 5:30pm pick-up, you will be charged as follows:

First Time: $5.00 per each 5 minutes late, per child
Second Time: $10 per each 5 minutes late, per child
Third and Subsequent Times: $15 per each 5 minutes late, per child