Summer Camp
LASER Summer Camp
At LASER, we design our weekly schedule with the intention of providing plenty of opportunities for children to make new friends and build a sense of community. We believe that children thrive when they feel deeply connected to their environment, and we make that connection a priority in everything we do. Whether it’s spending time on-site with an art, music, or sports specialist, or embarking on exciting field trips, our goal is always the same: to help children discover new passions, form lasting friendships, and develop a strong sense of belonging.
- Dates: Monday, June 29th – Wednesday, August 26th
- Location: Laurelhurst Elementary School
- Hours: 8 AM – 6:30 PM
- Ages: Open to all children ages 5-12, regardless of school affiliation
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Weekly Themes and Dates
Daily Activity Calendar
Sample Summer Camp Schedule
A typical schedule for a Summer Camp day is as follows:
8:00–8:30 |
Open/Free Play |
8:30–9:00 | Morning Snack |
9:00–9:30 | Welcome Circle Time |
9:30–11:10 | Morning Enrichment Rotations |
11:10–12:00 | Lunch (lunch should be provided from home) |
12:00–1:00 | Free Time/Get Ready for Field Trip |
1:00-3:00 | Field Trip/Onsite Enrichment |
3:00-3:45 | Return from Field Trip |
3:45-4:30 | Afternoon Snack |
| 4:30-5:30 | Afternoon Choice Time |
| 5:30-6:30 | Free Time/Quiet Time until LASER Closes |
What to Bring
For summer camp, your child should bring a backpack with:
- Nutritious, nut-free sack lunch that does not require refrigeration or heating
- Good walking shoes (flip flops may be worn as secondary footwear only)
- Water bottle
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat (sunscreen is required only if your child is not using LASER’s complementary sunscreen)
Please note that LASER is a nut-free program. If you pack a lunch that includes nuts, your child is not able to eat it at LASER. We will keep the lunch you provided in our kitchen and give back to you at pick up time. We will provide a lunch for free if it’s the first time, and we charge $15 if repeated. If you forget to pack lunch for your child, we charge $15 to provide lunch.
Our Summer Camp Policies
Please see below for our registration and cancellation policies:
- At the time of registration, you will need to pay 50% of tuition for your registered weeks of camp. There is also an option to pay in full, if you would prefer. After June 1st, 100% of tuition will be due at registration.
- For children covered by subsidies, please contact billing@laserchildcare.org for a coupon code to waive the payment due at registration.
- Cancellation requests must be submitted 4 weeks prior to the start of the camp week. There will be no refund if cancellation happens within 4 weeks.
- Each week of camp has a $25 non-refundable cancellation fee. This fee is included in the cost of the week; but in the event of cancellation (even if it is prior to the four-week deadline), you will be responsible for the non-refundable $25/camp week.
- The “new student registration” fee is $25/week for up to a maximum of $100 for all new students. If your child already participates in our after-school program, their new student registration fee has already been paid and they will not be charged a registration fee for summer camp. Students who have paid a portion of this $100 fee will continue to pay until they meet the $100 maximum.
- A late registration fee of $25 will be added to any registrations received within 7 days of the desired camp week.
- Active Network service fees are not refundable.
Summer Camp Safety FAQ
Q: How do you keep kids safe on field trips, especially the longer ones?
Safety is our top priority on every outing! We strive to maintain a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio (the state requirement is 1:15), and every camper is assigned to a small group with a dedicated counselor who knows them by name. We do headcounts at every stop, including:
- Before departing LASER
- Upon arrival at the destination
- At regular intervals throughout the trip
- Before boarding the bus home
- Once more when we return to LASER
Campers also wear LASER shirts on field trip days to make them easy to spot in any environment.
Q: What if my child gets separated from the group?
We use a 360 process that we debrief with campers before every single field trip. If a camper finds themselves separated, they follow three simple steps:
- Find your partner. Every camper is paired with a buddy on field trip days.
- Find a LASER teacher. Our staff are easy to spot in their LASER shirts.
- Find a trusted adult, such as a venue worker (like a lifeguard or info desk attendant) or someone with their own family.
Our staff carry contact cards, attendance rosters, and cell phones, and we activate a clear lost-camper protocol the moment anyone is unaccounted for. Parents are notified right away if any concern arises.
Q: How do you handle water safety, especially for kids who aren't strong swimmers?
On beach days, our K–1st graders visit spray parks instead, which gives our youngest campers a safer, splash-friendly alternative. For older grade groups, all campers complete a swim assessment before entering deeper water, and swim levels are clearly marked with colored wristbands so lifeguards and staff know at a glance who can swim where. Non-swimmers stay in designated shallow areas with close supervision. We also maintain a higher staff-to-camper ratio at all water activities, and lifeguards are always on duty at pool field trips.
Q: How is sunscreen handled during outdoor activities and field trips?
We ask families to apply sunscreen before drop-off daily. LASER staff will also provide reapplication reminders throughout the day, roughly every two hours or after water activities. If your child has a preferred sunscreen or sensitive skin, you're welcome to send their own labeled bottle. Please note that families must complete the correct sunscreen authorization form before sending campers with their personal sunscreen.
Q: What are your procedures for allergies?
Families with campers who have allergies should complete an allergy care plan and notify a supervisory staff member once it's been submitted via email (info@laserchildcare.org) or on your registration portal. Allergy information is kept with each group's lead teacher and travels with them on field trips, along with any necessary medications (such as EpiPens or inhalers). Our snacks and meals are planned with common allergens in mind, and we communicate directly with families about any ingredient questions. Staff are trained in allergy response and emergency procedures.
See more Day Camp FAQs here.