FAQ

  • Yes, all our classes are separated by the grade your child will be entering in September. 

  • All children must be going into Pre-K or a higher. Please note we do not accommodate children going into 3K or younger.

  • Our drop-off time is between 8:30am and 9am, and our pick-up time is between 5pm and 6pm. 

  • We offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our facility for all children. If you would like to pack your child’s lunch, you are more than welcome to do so. Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free facility for those with food allergies. 

  • All our classrooms each have their own air conditioner as well as a water purifier/dispenser. Bathrooms are available for use on the first and second floors. Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are located on the second floor. All rooms and gathering areas are equipped with first aid kits. We have indoor and outdoor play areas.

  • Children may bring in their water bottle and basic school supplies, like pencils, in their bookbag. All other supplies will be provided by BUMC. Please note that anything that your child brings to camp may get lost or misplaced. For this reason, if your child brings a toy or a personal item, the staff will ask them to keep it in their bookbag until free time.

  • All registration forms and a child medical form (CH-205) must be submitted prior to the start of camp. 

  • Our supervision ratio for campers ages 5 and younger is 1:6. For campers ages 6 to 7, the ratio is 1:9. For campers ages 8 and above, the ratio is 1:12. 

  • Yes, we perform background checks on all staff and volunteers. They are also screened through the DCJS sex offender registry. 

  • Yes, Bayside UMC VBS Summer Camp is permitted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Child Care. We are inspected by the Health Department every year and we are required to comply with the summer camp health codes. 

  • Our directors and some of our staff are certified in Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED. Directors hold Fire Safety and Fire Drill certifications. There will be a Health Director as well as an Onsite Designee at all times of operation. 

FAQ

  • Are your classes separated by grade?

    Yes, all our classes are separated by the grade your child will be entering in September. 

  • At what age or grade does my child have to be in order to register?

    All children must be going into Pre-K or a higher. Please note we do not accommodate children going into 3K or younger. 

  • What time is drop-off and pick-up?

    Our drop-off time is between 8:30am and 9am, and our pick-up time is between 5pm and 6pm.

  • Do I have to pack lunch for my child?

    We offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our facility for all children. If you would like to pack your child’s lunch, you are more than welcome to do so. Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free facility for those with food allergies.

  • What accommodations do you guys offer?

    All our classrooms each have their own air conditioner as well as a water purifier/dispenser. Bathrooms are available for use on the first and second floors. Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are located on the second floor. All rooms and gathering areas are equipped with first aid kits. We have indoor and outdoor play areas.

  • What should my child bring to camp?

    Children may bring in their water bottle and basic school supplies, like pencils, in their bookbag. All other supplies will be provided by BUMC. Please note that anything that your child brings to camp may get lost or misplaced. For this reason, if your child brings a toy or a personal item, the staff will ask them to keep it in their book bag until free time.

  • What documentation is required before camp starts?

    All registration forms and a child medical form (CH-205) must be submitted prior to the start of camp.

  • What is the staff to child ratio?

    Our supervision ratio for campers ages 5 and younger is 1:6.

    For campers ages 6 to 7, the ratio is 1:9. For campers ages 8 and above, the ratio is 1:12. 

  • Do you do background checks on all your staff?

    Yes, we perform background checks on all staff and volunteers.

    They are also screened through the DCJS sex offender registry. 

  • Do you have a permit to run an NYC summer program?

    Yes, Bayside UMC VBS Summer Camp is permitted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Child Care. We are inspected by the Health Department every year and we are required to comply with the summer camp health codes.

  • What qualifications do the staff have?

    Our directors and some of our staff are certified in Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED. Directors hold Fire Safety and Fire Drill certifications. There will be a Health Director as well as an Onsite Designee at all times of operation.