Summer Quests
Day Camp

Early Bird Registration Open Now

2023 Tuition

Campers $350 | CITs $250

No Risk Registration

Reserve your spot at camp with a $50 deposit per session.
Cancel anytime before May 1 – for any reason – and receive a full refund.

New Payment Options

We now offer several payment options at checkout:

• Pay in full

• Pay $50 deposit, balance will be automatically charged to the card on file on May 1

• Pay $50 deposit, automatic monthly payments, any remaining balance charged on May 1.

Cancellation Policy

• Before May 1, full refund

• After May 1: if we can fill your spot, receive a full refund less the deposit

• May 2 – June 1: receive a 50% refund less deposit

• After June 2: no refunds are given

Promo Codes

Seasonal discounts may be available. Contact us and we will send you the current promo code.

Camp runs daily 9am – 4pm

Drop off as early as 8:45 and pick up as late as 4:15 with no additional fees.

Extended Care

Before Camp: Drop off as early as 8am • $15
After Camp: Pick up as late as 5:30pm • $25

Transportation

We are a small camp, serving a max 50 campers per week. Due to this, we are unable to offer transportation at this time.

However, we do offer parents a private platform to contact each other via the Band App (a link to join our private group will be provided after registration). You could use this App to contact other parents signed up for the same sessions to set up a play date or car pool.

Due to liability, our insurance does not allow us to assist in the creation of car pools between campers, however we would be happy to let you know if the camper you are speaking with is a return camper/known parent to us.

Thanks for your understanding.

Missing Camp & Leaving Early

Due to the storyline driven program we offer, campers are often disappointed to be picked up early or to miss days of camp. Activities build throughout the week, culminating on Friday morning/early afternoon. Due to this, it is not recommended that campers are picked up on Friday’s before 1pm.

Later on Friday afternoon we also enjoy an all-camp party with extended free time, frozen treats, music, special games, and a foam machine for the giant slip-and-slide.

SQDC serves campers ages 6 – 12 and Teen CITs ages 13 – 15.

Campers will be split into groups with other campers of the same age, but there are many opportunities for interaction between age groups.  CITs will be assigned a group to work with each week, but may be called to help with special activities.

We understand that every child is unique and that you know your child best. We have had success with some 5 year olds who were used to a full-time day care program, as well as a 15yo who doesn’t have interest in being a CIT.

Please contact us if your camper is outside of this age range, but you think our program could be a good fit.

If your camper is neurodivergent, we welcome them with open arms, but please read our Inclusivity policy to ensure your camper will have the necessary supports to be successful at SQDC. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your campers unique situation.

At SQDC we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of a thriving camp experience.

We have successfully worked with campers with Separation Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, physical limitations, medication schedules, and many other needs. Our session themes tend to be popular with campers who are neurodivergent, however, it is important to note that we are not a special needs camp.

We believe that simply “surviving” or “getting through” camp is not the experience we should accept for our campers or our staff. We want our camp to be a place where people thrive, not simply survive.

To give our Counselors the best chance at supporting your camper to success, we have included a question on our registration form about any developmental/learning/behavioral/emotional challenges or if your camper has an IEP, 504, or behavior plan at school. Your honest answer to this question will allow the SQDC team to be proactive in gathering valuable information about the care of your camper. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at any time to discuss how we can make summer camp successful for your child.

MEDICATION
If your child takes medication daily to attend school, it is likely they will also need this medication to be successful at camp. If you choose to not medicate your child while at camp, please let us know on their Camper Info form.

ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
If your child has one-on-one support at school, it is likely they will need the same at camp. SQDC is not staffed to provide this level of support and encourage you to secure assistance as needed. That said, we have had success with some campers who had support at school, but did well without that support at camp. Please contact us so we can assess the best course of action.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
If a camper is negatively impacting the success of the group on a large scale, with or without planning for success and troubleshooting, the camper could be asked not to return. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to: physical violence, hostile verbal communication, inappropriate language, discussion of inappropriate topics, difficulty following safety rules, and difficulty participating in scheduled activities.

GENDER & IDENTITY
Based on best practices and guidelines set forth by the American Association of Pediatrics and the American Camping Association, SQDC will use whatever name and pronouns that your child prefers. This information will be collected directly from your camper shortly after arrival on the first day of the session. If you or your camper have any questions or concerns around this policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

SQDC strives to:

• create an environment that builds capacity within the camp community to understand, accept, value, and honor the unique contributions of all people.

• maintain an inclusive camp community that eliminates stereotypes, bias, and bullying based on differences that include but are not limited to age, gender, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, and socio-economic status.

Each summer, we proactively work to ensure an environment of diversity and inclusion for all our campers and staff.

Four times this summer, we are offering campers ages 8+ the opportunity to stay at camp overnight.

This is a perfect “first time away” experience or just a super-fun addition to camp!

• Campers sleep in tents near our main building

• Meals, drinks, and snacks are included

• Campers will cook dinner on the campfire and enjoy s’mores

• Explore the magic of camp at twilight and after dark, with flashlight hikes, an epic game of Manhunt, and a even few surprises.

Cost is $55 per camper and is due at the time of registration with the option to add it on later if space allows.
Max 15 campers each session.

INCLUDES
• Thursday dinner
• Snacks & drinks
• Friday breakfast
• Friday lunch
• Glowstick to chase away the shadows at bedtime
• Same counselors they already know from camp every day

This experience is offered as an optional add on for the following sessions:
• Camp Half-Blood
• Into the FaeWilds
• Survive the Apocolypse
• Galaxy Wars

By popular demand, we are now offering a SQDC water bottle for purchase at registration for $8.    

     • Double walled to keep water cold

     • 16oz (not too big or heavy to carry around)

     • Pop up sip lid

     • Finger loop

Campers are required to bring a water bottle to camp each day. We provide ample opportunity to refill bottles as needed.

Once the mock up has been completed with the printer, we will update the photo below to show you the actual design and send an email.

After May 1, quantities may be limited.

SQDC was proud to provide campers with nearly $3000 in financial support during Summer 2022!

If you are in need of financial assistance for Summer 2023, please let us know!

1. Please register and pay the $50 deposit on the weeks your camper would like to attend. For your payment options, choose to pay the balance on May 1.

2. Fill out a scholarship application.
Submit by April 1, we will contact you with the decision by April 15
Submit after April 1, we will contact you with the decision by June 1

3. If you accept the scholarship amount, your balance due will be adjusted and then automatically charged to the card on file on May 1.

4. If the scholarship amount doesn’t work for you or you need to cancel for any other reason, let us know before May 1 for a full refund. See our complete refund policies on the Registration & Tuition tab on this page.

5. If there are open camper spots in any week after June 1, your scholarship offer can be used for those weeks as well, if you are interested in additional weeks. Contact us for more information on how to register for these.

We will not be offering Dungeons & Dragons sessions during Summer 2023, but we hope to offer sessions in the future, either at camp or weekly during the year.

To be notified about these programs, please subscribe to our email list and choose D&D as one of your interests. If you are already a subscriber, you can submit it again, with the interest checked to update your profile.

In the mean time, we recommend contacting the Upper Perkiomen Gaming group. Run by a SQDC dad, this group offers open D&D and other table top gaming opportunities.