Safety
COVID SAFETY
At Wonder Day Camp, we’re adapting to the challenges of a changing world to make summer magic happen for your kids. Our In-Person Day camps are ACA accredited, follow CDC guidelines, and have been retooled to keep our community’s youth happy, engaged, and safe while having fun, making friends, and learning life-shaping skills.
Click for link to CDC Guidance for Operating Youth and Summer Camps During COVID-19
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
At Wonder Day Camp, we strive to be a truly safe place – physically and emotionally – where children explore new skills with confidence. We believe that safety is a basic camp responsibility.
Staff Training and Orientation
Wonder Day Camp staff members complete extensive training in health and safety as well as best practices in leading and caring for children. Our orientation is a week-long, in-person experience preparing camp staff with all the skills necessary for a successful summer at camp. Staff also participate in regular staff meetings after camp throughout the summer to brush up on these skills.
In-depth Hiring Process
Wonder Day Camp staff members are the very best of the best. All staff have in-depth, in-person interviews each year. In addition, multiple references are required and background checks are completed prior to officially being offered a position at camp.
3:1 Camper Counselor Ratio
An unparalleled camper-to-counselor ratio of approximately three campers per staff member assures personalized attention every day.
Unsurpassed supervision
Leadership Team members are present at all activities to bring professional experience and supervision to all aspects of camp.
Registered nurses on grounds daily
Wonder Day Camp's on-site infirmary is staffed with registered nurses.
Highest safety standards
All of our equipment and facilities measure up to the highest safety standards
Blog and News
Blog & News
EVENTS
Camp Is Right Around the Corner!
Over the next few months, you will receive information from Banner via email. If you are not receiving information from camp, please let us know right away. You can use this guide to know what to expect as you prepare for camp.
NEWS
Open House!
Tours are a great way to learn about all Banner has to offer. Your personalized tour of our amazing facilities will be led by a member of our Leadership Team. It is the perfect way to learn about all of our programs and activities and have all of your questions answered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Communication
What if I need to get in touch with my camper’s Leadership Team member or counselor during the camp day?
Leadership Team members handle all the parent communication. The best time to talk to us over the phone is before camp between 8:00am and 9:15am and after camp between 3:30am and 5:00pm. Parents may call the camp office anytime during the camp day to leave a message. Leadership Team members are actively out in the program and will periodically check messages during the day and respond in a timely fashion. If it is an urgent matter, an office staff member will radio a Leadership Team member for immediate assistance. Leadership Team members work directly with counselors throughout the day to communicate about each camper’s need
How will I know how my camper is doing throughout the summer?
Leadership Team members call home frequently throughout the summer to partner with parents in meeting their camper’s needs. During these calls, Leadership Team members will share information with parents about their camper’s experience and talk about how their camper is enjoying Wonder Day Camp.
How will I know what is happening day to day at camp?
Wonder Day Camp continually informs parents about daily camp activities and special events throughout the summer. We encourage parents to check our website for daily online newsletters and photos. Parents will receive CampTalk newsletters every two weeks which contain important reminders and information about camp events. Regular swim progress postcards and continual phone updates give parents information about their individual camper’s experience.
What if I want to extend camp by adding additional weeks?
Please call the camp office to check on availability of additional weeks. Additional weeks may be added to a four week camper, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. To coincide with vacation needs or conflicts, Banner may be able to accommodate other requests.
Programs and Activities
What should my child bring to camp each day?
Campers should wear a Wonder Day Camp t-shirt and gym shoes every day. We encourage campers to apply sunscreen in the morning. Pack a backpack with a swimsuit, pool shoes and extra sunscreen. Wonder Day Camp will provide a swim towel. Please leave all valuables and electronics at home. Please label all camper clothing and personal belongings.
What does Banner do if it rains?
Camp continues rain or shine. Alternate activities and programs will take place in our two activity pavilions, multi-purpose rooms and dining hall. Tweens and older Senior campers may at times travel off the camp grounds.
When can I visit my camper at camp?
Wonder Day Camp offers parents multiple opportunities to visit during the summer. All families are invited to Banner for the Fourth of July Family Picnic. Senior and Tween Camp parents join their campers during week six for Interactive Nights. Junior Camp parents come to camp for Junior Visitor days during week six. For safety and security reasons, we do not offer open visitations.
Does Banner offer extended hours for before or after camp care?
Yes, Wonder Day Camp offers an extended day program for an additional cost each day. Parents can choose three, four or five days a week for the summer. You can sign up with this form. Also, we are happy to work with your family regarding your camper’s busing schedule in order to accommodate individual needs. Wonder Day Camp can arrange for your camper to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate location within our transportation boundaries such as your place of business, a grandparent’s house, or at the home of a babysitter or family friend. Please call the Wonder Day Camp office to discuss how we can help.
Food
Does my camper’s sack lunch get refrigerated?
Yes! Sack lunches (brown bag, please) are separated by group and stored in the walk-in refrigerator each day.
It’s my camper’s birthday and I would like to bring special treats for my child’s group. How can I do that?
If you would like to bring treats for your camper’s birthday, we strongly recommend sending them in your camper’s backpack or on the bus. Treats without nuts and that don’t melt in the hot sun are best (I.e. suckers, hard candy, snack bags, etc.).
