Frequently Asked Questions and Information!

VERY IMPORTANT: If you have not already registered your child on Procare for summer camp please do so now: https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/404cdeb1-4db2-4ed1-a864-e74f5b5f7188

You do not need to register your child on Procare if they already have a Procare account with our program.

LOCATION & HOURS: Our Preschool Summer location is at located Tabor Heights United Methodist Church located at 6161 SE Stark St., Portland OR 97215. Camp doors open at 9:00am and pick up is at 1:00pm.

DROP-OFF & PICKUP: Children have to be signed out by parent/guardian/authorized adult with proof of ID every day. Anyone who is coming to pick up your child must be included in your Authorized Pickup List on Procare. Children will not be released without proof ID. Please make sure any authorized adult who intends to pick up your child comes with their ID in hand. If you have any updates to your authorized pickup list, please alert our staff at drop-off or text our main office line at 503-957-4915.

OUTDOOR TIME & APPROPRIATE DRESS: We will be playing outside on the playground. (in the back of the parking lot) next to the building.  We do our best to arrange our outdoor time during the best time of the day so as to inclement weather. Only during extreme weather (i.e. downpour or a heatwave) will we stay inside. We generally head outside around 10:00am-11:00am after snack then back inside for our art project & Lunch. As long as the weather is good (not to hot) we will head back out for some more fun outside before the end of the day. 

  1. Sunscreen: Please please please have your child arrive with sunscreen already applied to their skin. We ask children to also come with extra sunscreen packed in their bag to reapply throughout the day.

  2. Allergies: If your child suffers from any allergies (indoor/outdoor) and they need an EpiPen or medication, please ensure that such is with their person or where applicable/necessary, already administered prior to arriving at camp. We will be in the grass. 

  3. Shoes: NO FLIP FLOPS! Your child will be running throughout the day and flip flops can pose a tripping hazard. All campers should wear either closed toed shoes or sandals with backs on them that secure safely to your child's feet.

  4. Socks: Regardless of shoewear, all campers must come with socks either on their feet or packed with their belongings. This not only protects them and others from hand foot and mouth disease, but it also makes indoor play time safer for everyone!

  5. Clothing: Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and outdoor activities. Again, we will be spending time indoors and outside and all campers should be prepared with jackets, hats, and clothes they can comfortably run around in all day.

  6. Spare Change of Clothes: Art can get messy and sometimes the playground is wet! Please pack an extra pair of clothes for your child.

WATER: Each camper must bring a full, reusable water bottle. We have an endless supply of drinking water, but a limited supply of cups.

FOOD: Each day participants need to bring a sack lunch and one snack. Lunch and snacks are not provided. Please do not send food that needs to be prepared, refrigerated or heated. WE ARE NUT FRIENDLY!! 

MEDICATIONS: Please remember to pack any and all medications that your child may need to self-administer during their time with us. This includes Epi-Pens, allergy meds, inhalers, prescribed medications, etc... Please alert staff upon arrival if your child needs to self-administer medication while in our care and where our staff can find said medications in case of an emergency.

SPECIAL NEEDS: If there are any special considerations that you feel we need to be aware of regarding your child (medications, allergies, behavioral management, illnesses, etc...) please let our Lead Counselor know at drop off. We want the very best experience for everyone involved!

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: Please leave all money, electronic devices (i.e. Nintendo Switches, iPads, phones, etc...), toys, stuffed animals, etc... at home. We are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items. 

GROUND RULES: It is our goal to ensure that each child has an enjoyable and fulfilling experience as a participant in our program. We will always emphasize positive ways to deal with difficult situations. Children must stay with their designated camp leaders and in the designated activity zones. Everyone is here to have fun! Bullying, dangerous play and violence will not be tolerated. Our policies on discipline include verbal one-on-one discussions, parent text/call, and possible removal from the program.

REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICY: Cancellation requests received two (2) weeks, or more, prior to start at Portland Preschool of the Arts will receive full refund less a $25 per camp/class cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received less than two (2) weeks prior to start of camp will incur a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds on cancellation requests received one (1) week or less prior to start at Portland Preschool of the Arts.

Thank you to our community and for your support of our program.