Important Summer Camp Information
Summer Camps
Camps for Ages: 3-5 years, 4-5 years, 5-10 years, 6-10 years and Mini Camps for 9-12 years
Thank you for signing your child(ren) up for our summer camps! Please, take a moment to read through our important camp reminders plus information regarding camp requests and waitlists.
Enrollment
Not sure which weeks your child is signed up for? Use the instructions below to check!
-Log into your Art Spark account
-Go to “Students”
-Go to “Enrollments”
-You will see a list of camps your child is signed up for
What to Bring
-If your child is attending our preschool camps (3-5 yr. old camp or 4-5 yr. old camp) please, pack them a change of clothes in case of an accident. We do require your child is potty trained, but we understand that accidents can happen.
-We go outside for a 15 minute snack break each day. Please, put sunscreen on your child before camp if you feel they need it. There is some shade but, in the afternoon the sun shines directly on us.
-Snack is provided, but please send your child to camp with a filled water bottle labeled with their name. Each day we will offer the following snacks. Campers will be able to pick two snacks from this list each day!
Snack Types for 5-10 yrs. and 6-10 yrs.
Pirates Booty
Annie's Organic Birthday Cake Bunny Grahams
Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies
Pure Organic Fruit Bar
Annie’s Granola Bar
Skinny Pop
Snack Types for Preschool Campers
Annie's Organic Birthday Cake Bunny Grahams
Annie’s Organic Cheddar Bunnies
Pure Organic Fruit Snacks
Annie’s Granola Bar
How to Dress
-Most of our paint is NOT washable. Please dress your camper in clothes they can get messy in.
Drop Off
Morning Camp (9-Noon): drop off is at 8:50 AM
Afternoon Camp (1-4 PM): drop off is at 12:50 PM
Afternoon Camp (1-4 PM) with Lunch Option: drop off is at 11:50 AM
Full Day Camp Camp (9AM-4PM): drop off is at 8:50 AM
-Please, park and walk your child to the door under the paint palette sign that says, Classes, Camps, and Birthdays.
Sign In
-Upon arrival you will be asked to sign your child in and provide us with the name of the person picking up your child that day. Please, let the pickup person know that they will need to show identification when they arrive. Thank you!
Pick Up
Morning Camp (9-Noon): pick up is at 11:50 AM
Morning Camp (9-Noon) with Lunch Option: pick up is at 12:45 PM
Afternoon Camp (1-4 PM): pick-up is at 3:50 PM
Full Day Camp Camp (9AM-4PM): pick-up is at 3:50 PM
-Please, park and walk to the door under the paint palette sign that says, Classes, Camps, and Birthdays to pick up your child(ren).
-If you arrive outside of the drop-off or pick-up windows please call (513)936-8333 to be let in. Late pick-up may result in an additional fee ($20).
Parking
You can park in the spots directly in front of our building as well as our back lot. Elizabeth Grace home has marked spots, please do not park in them. Thanks!
Art Show
Campers in both 5-10 yr. old and 6-10 yr. old camps will have an art show on Fridays! We will send campers home with a paper information slip-on Thursday that will say what time their art show will be. Please, arrive at the designated time promptly for the art show (usually 10-15 minutes before regular pick-up time). Campers will get to show you around their room environment they created and can take home all their projects from the week at this time! This does not apply to our preschool campers (3-5 yrs. and 4-5 yrs.) as they take home projects at the end of each day.
Waitlists and Requests
Please check your enrollment status if you were added to a waitlist or put a request in to join a camp by following the directions above:
-If it says “Waitlist”, “Pending Approval”, and/ or “Request” your child is not in the camp.
Camp Cancellation Policy, Refunds, and Credits
Camp cancellation must occur more than 2 weeks prior to camp and a $35 fee is applied per camp. If you cancel two or more weeks in advance (before the camp your child is signed up for) you will receive a refund. If cancellation occurs less than two weeks prior to their camp you will not receive a refund or a credit. If cancellation occurs less than two weeks prior due to illness or an emergency you will receive a credit if requested prior to camp start date.
-No e-mail no show campers (prior to camp start) will not receive a refund or credit.
-Campers who missed 3 days of camp due to illness can be credited upon request
-Art materials will not be saved for children who miss camp. If you need to switch to a different camp e-mail us at create@theartspark.com. Camp switches must happen 3 weeks prior to enrollment.
Lunch
-If your child is signed up for the lunch option they will need to pack their lunch Monday-Thursday. They will not need to pack a lunch on Friday as we will have cheese pizza delivered from Jet's for them and applesauce! Please, pack any additional sides they may want!
-Not sure if you signed up for the lunch option? Send us an e-mail so we can check for you!
-Can I still sign up for the lunch option?
Yes! Please, send us an email (create@theartspark.com) that you would like to add on lunch for your child ($55, pack a lunch for Monday-Thursday and then campers get cheese pizza from Jet's Pizza on Friday). We will add the charge to your ledger for you to pay and add your child to our Lunch Bunch roster.
-Can my child just stay for lunch on Friday when you order pizza? Sure! Please, send us an email (create@theartspark.com) that you would like your child to stay for a pizza lunch on Friday and we will add the charge to your ledger for you to pay ($11).
Review
-Please, review our behavior policy on our website. Before camp begins, we’d love your help by chatting with your camper about the importance of following camp rules and showing kindness and respect to others so they feel confident, prepared, and ready for an amazing summer!
Check Customer Portal For:
Please, log into our Customer Portal to make sure the following have been completed:
-Payment is complete for camp
-Waivers have been signed
-Medical information has been updated
What is included?
All camps include all art materials and a snack. We use a variety of art materials and instruct students for the entire three hour period.
We let each camper choose 2 from the following:
We serve Annies Cheddar Bunnies, Annies Birthday Bunnies, Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars, Skinny Pop (for 5-10 years), Annie's chocolate chip chewy bars, and Annies Fruit Snacks
When does camp start and end?
AM Camp
Drop off window 8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
Pick-Up Window 11:50 AM - Noon
Lunch Bunch Pick up time for campers in morning camp: 12:45 PM
Lunch Bunch Drop-Off time for campers in afternoon camp: 12:05 PM
PM Camp
Drop off window 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM
Pick-Up Window 3:50-4:00 PM
If you are running late please text:
513-814-8123
If you arrive and the doors are locked and camp has begun please call 513-814-8123 OR 513-936-8333
What is your behavior policy?
We are so excited to have your child joining us at The Art Spark! Our students will learn all about art and creativity while at the same time grow to be more independent. We know this can be a lot for them and always strive to teach with patience and kindness. We use a myriad of different art supplies with the children and as teachers we are sometimes handling hot glue guns, sharp scissors, box cutters, etc. We keep these away from the little ones, but if a student refuses to listen they could get hurt. We try to maintain an extremely safe atmosphere and listening to the teacher is number one in promoting a secure environment. To help create this environment, we ask that you speak to your child(ren) before class to encourage good listening, respect of the teacher and materials, importance of being kind to others, and staying with the teacher at all times. If your camper seems to be experiencing behavior issues we will follow our 1,2,3 policy below:
Step 1: Take action within the class to change the behavior.
Step 2: If the behavior doesn’t positively change within the day, we will reach out to our student’s parent or guardian to address the issue. This will be in a paper document called a "Think Sheet". A Think Sheet will help you and your child understand the behavior that needs to change the next time they come to The Art Spark.
Step 3: If said behavior continues to persist after the Think Sheet, we will unfortunately have the student stop class and refund the remaining time.
Immediate Removal
Please, note that The Art Spark WILL NOT tolerate aggressive behavior(i.e.hitting, kicking, biting, etc.) We will give the parent/ guardian a phone call to immediately remove the child and we will refund you. The purpose of this is to protect the rights of our teachers and the rights of other children who sometimes become victims of an aggressive child. As a general rule, aggressive behavior does not include running, sitting still, keeping hands to self, etc. in which occasional time-outs/ talks may be used. We hope this policy does not affect anyone, but we must protect the teacher’s rights and the rights of children in our care.
Please, also note that The Art Spark WILL NOT tolerate volatile, loud and angry outbursts/ tantrums that can’t be contained in a timely matter. Unfortunately, we are not in a large enough space or have a large enough staff/ aides to help with these type of issues. If your child struggles with loud noises, transitions, group settings, etc. The Art Spark’s programs might not be right for them. If we see this happening we reserve the right to ask a parent/ guardian to immediately remove the child and you will receive a full refund.
Please, note that when signing up for any Art Spark program you are agreeing to this policy.
What is the Summer camp cancellation policy?
Camp Cancellation Policy: Camp cancellation can occur more than 2 weeks prior to camp and a $35 fee is applied per camp. If you cancel two or more weeks in advance (before the camp your child is signed up for) you will receive a refund. If cancellation occurs less than two weeks prior to their camp you will not receive a refund or a credit. If cancellation occurs less than two weeks prior due to illness or an emergency you will receive a credit if requested prior to camp start date. No e-mail no show campers (prior to camp start) will not receive a refund or credit. Art materials will not be saved for children who miss camp. If you need to switch to a different camp e-mail us at create@theartspark.com. Please note there is a $15 fee to switch camps.
Can I stay for the class?
Our classes are drop off only and are designed for children to develop independence, confidence, and learn new techniques in art. Parents are always welcome to come inside and see what projects we are working on at the end!
What if I need to switch a camp?
Please, send us an email to: create@theartspark.com with the camp you signed up for and what you would like to switch to. There is a $15 fee for switching camps.