2012 CAMP FAQs

Pre-Enrollment Questions:

What are Camp hours?

What are Camp dates and tuition?

Is transportation available?

If my child attended camp last summer, is there an easy way to re-enroll?

How late can I register online for the upcoming week of camp?

Are meals provided? What are camp lunches like? Is there a vegetarian option?

Is there an After Care program?

Do you have a basketball camp?

Is bowling part of the curriculum?

How do I enroll my child in the Sky Rink Champions Camp for Figure Skating?

What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?

Is there swimming? Tennis?

Is there recreation time during the day for the campers to be involved in other activities?

Post-Enrollment Questions:

If my child is already enrolled in camp for this summer, is there an easy way to add weeks or make changes to the weeks in which my child is already enrolled?

Now that I've enrolled my child in camp, how do I get to Chelsea Piers?

If my child will be taking the bus to camp, when should we expect to receive confirmation on the time and place of pick-up and drop-off?

When arriving on the first day, where should I check in and drop off my child?

Should my child bring a bag or backpack? If so, what should I pack?

If my child takes medication during the day, how will it be administered to him/her?

Will there be snack and drink breaks during the day?

What should my child wear/bring to camp?

Are there any performance opportunities for the gymnasts or ice skaters?

The camp day ends at 4pm. What if I am unable to pick my child up until later in the afternoon?

Pre-Enrollment

What are Camp hours?

Most camps begin at 8:30am and end at 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please email camps@chelseapiers.com or call the camp office (212.336.6846) for specific daily schedules.

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What are Camp dates and tuition?

Camp runs from June 18 through August 31. We know how difficult it is to coordinate summer plans, so we have packaged our camps into weekly sessions. Register on or before June 11 or sign up for multiple weeks of the same camp and save. For tuition questions, please call 212.336.6846.
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Is transportation available?

For an additional charge of $125/week, licensed school bus vans, fully equipped with seat belts and two-way radio dispatch, pick up and drop off campers at convenient locations within each major residential district of Manhattan and in parts of Brooklyn. Please click on the link to see if the bus stops near you.

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If my child attended camp last summer, is there an easy way to re-enroll?

If your child was enrolled in our summer camp last year, re-enrollment is simple! Visit our Summer Camp website and click on the "Log Into Your Account" button. Enter the email address you used last summer to enroll your child and enter in your password. If you forgot your password, just click on "reset your account settings now," or call the Summer Camp Office. Once you have successfully logged in, click on "Start Registration for 2012," scroll down to the saved Camper Information and click on the "Enroll in Camp" button.

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How late can I register online for the upcoming week of camp?

If you are registering for the following week of camp, on-line registration closes the WEDNESDAY prior. On-line registration for transportation closes MONDAY prior to the week of camp. After these dates, please contact the camp office at 212.336.6846 to register.

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Are meals provided? What are camp lunches like? Is there a vegetarian option?

Chelsea Piers provides nourishing, well-balanced, and generous lunches for all campers. The midday break is a time when campers relax and meet with friends. Camp lunches, which are prepared by the catering partners of Chelsea Piers, are nutritional and satisfying, and always include a vegetarian option. Camp lunches include hamburgers, hot dogs, green beans, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, vegetable medley, sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, pizza, baked ziti, chicken fingers, salad, watermelon, bagels with cream cheese or butter, assorted yogurts and cookies. Campers can choose from water, milk and lemonade.

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Is there an After Care program?

Chelsea Piers offers an After Care program in the Field House from 4:30PM to 6:00PM each day. Parents may register for one day ($30 per day) or up to five days per week ($125/week).

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Do you have a basketball camp?

Sports Academy, for children ages 5 - 12 years, includes basketball along with soccer, baseball, volleyball, kickball and more. Click here to download the Sports Academy brochure. Another option is the Elite Basketball Camp, designed for athletes 12 - 18 years.

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Is bowling part of the curriculum?

Campers have the unique opportunity to bowl once a week at 300 New York's 40-lane facility as part of their daily recreational period. Campers learn basic bowling techniques and much more.

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How do I enroll my child in the Sky Rink Champions Camp for Figure Skating?

Enrollment for this higher level figure skating camp is processed through the Sky Rink Figure Skating department. Download the Champions Camp brochure and application from the navigation bar to the right. Please submit to Sky Rink by faxing the application to 212.336.6130. For more information, call 212.336.6100, ext. 6168 or 6162.

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What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?

For ages 3-5 (pre-school), there is a 1:6 ratio.
For age 6, there is a 1:6 ratio.
For age 7, there is a 1:7 ratio.
For age 8, there is a 1:8 ratio.
For age 9, there is a 1:9 ratio.
For ages 10+, there is a 1:10 ratio.

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Is there recreation time during the day for the campers to be involved in other activities?

Absolutely. Each camp day has a recreation period where the campers visit a different sports venue and participate in a different sport. For example, Ice Skating campers play soccer one day, and then go rock climbing the next day. Also, children enrolled in certain camps have access to a waterslide at scheduled times.

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Post-Enrollment

If my child is already enrolled in camp for this summer, is there an easy way to add weeks or make changes to the weeks in which my child is already enrolled?

If your child is already enrolled in weeks for summer camp, adding more weeks or making changes is simple! Visit our Summer Camp website and click on the "Log Into Your Account" button. Once logged in, click on the "Edit Registration for 2012" button, scroll down to the save Camper Information and click on the "Edit Camp Enrollment" button.

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Now that I've enrolled my child in camp, how do I get to Chelsea Piers?

We offer a bus service that provides pick-up and drop-off at multiple locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Chelsea Piers is also easily accessible by car or public transportation. On-site parking is available with a free 20-minute grace period, the M23 bus, which runs across 23rd Street, stops at the entrance to Chelsea Piers. The M14-D crosses 14th Street and ends at 18th Street and the West Side Highway, across the street from Pier 59. Click here for directions.

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If my child will be taking the bus to camp, when should we expect to receive confirmation on the time and place of pick-up and drop-off?

Parents receive a call or an email from the camp office Wednesday - Friday of the week before their child attends camp with pick-up and drop-off information for each week they are enrolled in camp. If you did not receive a call, please email camps@chelseapiers.com, and a representative from the Camps Department will get back to you.

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When arriving on the first day, where should I check in and drop off my child?

Each camp has a designated check-in desk at the front of the facility (Sky Rink, the Field House, the Golf Club, the Sports Center, and the 300 New York bowling center), near the front desk, where counselors check in campers. The set-up is the same in the afternoon during check-out.

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Should my child bring a bag or backpack? If so, what should I pack?

It is not necessary to pack anything for camp. However, if you would like to pack a snack or water bottle, or extra clothing, please make sure the bag is clearly marked with your child's name, and it will be stored safely by the camp's staff. Please do not pack any cell phones, iPods or any items of value. Chelsea Piers is not responsible for lost items.

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If my child takes medication during the day, how will it be administered to him/her?

Chelsea Piers Summer Camps have athletic trainers who monitor the safety of the campers and dispense medication to any child who has medication and a note from their parents.

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Will there be snack and drink breaks during the day?

Yes. Water fountains are available at each camp venue. All campers have a designated snack time. There is also a time during the day in which campers can purchase snacks from a snack machine.

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What should my child wear/bring to camp?

Below is a summary of all suggested items campers need to bring to camp. All campers must either wear socks to camp or bring socks with them. Socks are required for recreational periods in both bowling and ice skating. Please leave all toys and non-camp related personal items at home. This includes handheld games, jewelry, cell phones and iPods.

Chelsea Piers is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

NOTE: Rental skates are provided. in addition, the Wonderland On Ice pro shop, located off the Sky Rink lobby offers a wide range of figure skates and skating apparel.

NOTE: Rental skates are provided. in addition, the Wonderland On Ice pro shop, located off the Sky Rink lobby offers a wide range of figure skates and skating apparel.

Each camper will be given a practice jersey on the first day of camp. Campers are required to wear their camp jersey during all on-ice sessions. Campers who use the camp bus service can store their equipment at Sky Rink overnight. All others should take their equipment home each night to air out.

NOTE: The Wonderland On Ice pro shop is located at Sky Rink. Wonderland carries a full line of hockey equipment and apparel.

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Are there any performance opportunities for the gymnasts or ice skaters?

Yes. Once every two weeks, the Gymnastics and Ice Skating camps have the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired skills in a show. Parents are encouraged to attend these bi-weekly performances. Please contact the camp office for show dates and times.

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The camp day ends at 4pm. What if I am unable to pick my child up until later in the afternoon?

Chelsea Piers offers an After Care program. The program runs from 4:30-6pm each day and provides campers with activities such as board games and videos. The cost for After Care is $125/week or pro-rated at $30/day. A $30 late fee is charged if your child is picked up after 6pm.

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2012 Summer Camp Registration Now Open

2012 Summer Camp Brochures (PDF Downloads)

Full Camp Brochure

Preschool Half-Day Ice Skating

Preschool Half-Day Gymnastics

Junior Gymnastics

Golf

Performance Golf

Gymnastics

Sports Academy

Ice Skating

Ice Hockey

Acceleration Hockey

Bowling

Elite Soccer

Elite Basketball

Urban Adventure

Other Information

Application

Transportation Application

Medical Form

Camp Handbook

Contact

Craig Woodcock Phone: 212.336.6846 Send Email

*Please note that the My Buddy & Me Camp is processed through the Field House Office and is not available within online registration.