KidShip Policies

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Cancellation / Rescheduling Policy:

• Before April 1st:
  • A full, 100% credit OR;
  • A 90% refund
• After April 1st and 30 days before the original start date of a registered session:
  • A 75% credit OR;
  • A 50% refund
• 14-29 days before the original start date of a registered session:
  • A 50% Credit
  • No refund
• LESS than 14 days before the original start date of a registered session:
  • No refund, no credit

 

Cancellation by the Student:

• Requests for cancellation must be submitted electronically using the email on file. Cancellations will not be provided over the phone. If you need to cancel for any reason, please email KidShip@AnnapolisSailing.com
• KidShip does NOT offer a prorated amount for partial attendance or missed days of camp.
• Exceptions to the cancellation policy will not be given for any reason including but not limited to: illness, injury, or vacation.

Cancellation by the School:

• If minimum enrollment is not met or we incur staffing issues and KidShip needs to cancel a camp, you will be notified one week before the camp begins. Families can register for an available camp (payments will transfer to the new camp) or request a refund.

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Additional Policies:

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Waitlist:

• Credit card information is required to hold your spot on the waitlist.
• If someone on a waitlisted program cancels their registration, the first person on the waitlist will receive a call and a text message asking if they would like to join the program. The wait-listed customer has 24 hours to respond to our offer to join the class. If no response is received within 24 hours or if the participant chooses not to take the spot, the next waitlisted participant is called, until the spot is filled.

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AfterCare:

• A camper who is not picked up within 15 minutes of their camp session ending will be automatically enrolled in AfterCare and charged the drop-in rate. Which will run until 5:00 pm.
• Pre-paid aftercare rate: $20/hour OR $150 for the week ($120 for Holiday Week)
• Drop-in aftercare rate: $25/hour
• For parents/guardians who are taking an adult sailing course and whose children are taking a KidShip course, AfterCare is offered free of charge until the adult sailing course ends.
• We cannot accommodate late pick-ups after 5:00 pm.

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Swim Test & Water Safety:

• ALL campers must take a swim test before any on-the-water activities. This test will involve a 20-yard swim and treading water while wearing a PFD. Campers will swim out to the instructor, take their life jacket off while treading water, and put it back on before swimming back to the dock.
• Campers who do not have proper closed-toe shoes will not be allowed to participate in activities.
• ALL campers are required to wear a PFD when on or near water. This includes on the docks, on the boats, and during beach time if the camper wishes to approach or swim in the water.

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Weather Policies:

• Campers will sail in safe inclement weather such as rain.
• Activities should be suspended immediately upon the first sound of thunder or the sight of lightning.
• All activities will be suspended until 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sight of lightning. This 30-minute clock restarts for each thunder or lightning flash detected.
• In case of hazardous conditions such as thunderstorms or excessive wind, we will have on-shore, sailing-related activities for campers to participate in.
• Parents and guardians are encouraged to use their discretion in allowing their child(ren) to participate under questionable weather-related conditions. When in doubt, sit it out.
• Our youngest campers adhere to a strict weather safety protocol. While older campers may still be able to sail in certain conditions, there may be times when younger campers are unable to do so due to inclement weather. The safety and well-being of our campers is always our top priority.

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Medications:

• Medications must be picked up on the last day of camp at the end of the day.
• It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to pick up medications in a timely manner.
• Medications must be picked up from the Reception office on the ground floor of the main School building.
• Medications not picked up within one week of the last day of camp will be destroyed and/or properly disposed of.

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Forms:

Camper forms must be submitted as hard copies on the first day of camp each week. We do not accept digital versions. Forms must be printed and handed in on the morning of the first day of camp for your child to participate. Campers without the required forms may not be able to attend that day.

• MDH Camper Health History Form (required for ALL campers, required each week if registered for multiple sessions)
• Medication Authorization Form (for campers who require medication on-site)
• Maryland Immunization Form (provided by the child medical provider, required for campers who live outside of Maryland)
• Sunscreen Application Assistance Authorization Form (optional for intermediate and advanced campers)

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Additional Camp Policies:

• Every child attending KidShip must be signed in and signed out by a parent/guardian or designated adult each day.
  If the accompanying adult is not the child’s parent or legal guardian, he or she must submit the Camper Pick-up Authorization Form.
• Willingness to learn and participate is mandatory. Any sailor who refuses to participate will be asked to leave the class and their parent will be called to take them home for the remainder of the day. In the case of a repeated offense or at the discretion of the Director on the first offense, the sailor will be asked not to return and no refund will be given.
• Inaccurate or missing information in your child’s registration may result in your removal from the program without a refund.
• No camp on Thursday, July 4th due to the holiday

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KidShip FAQs

Below you will find some helpful information to prepare for a week of sailing fun for your KidShip Camper.