Explorer Camps Parent Guide

Any campers who do not have a completed registration by the start of camp will not be allowed to participate until it is completed online and paid for.

Before-care and after-care are offered for the times listed in the previous sections.

Campers cannot be dropped off earlier than 7 a.m.

If children are not picked up by 6 p.m., you will be charged $30 for the extended time.

Please note: One Day Explorer Camps and Evening Explorers do not have Pre-Care or After-Care as an option.

Different age groups will have staggered drop off and pick up times. Please review your confirmation carefully to identify what time your child needs to be dropped off and picked up. Please refer to camp times above for Evening Explorer check-in and drop-off times.

• Camp t-shirt to be worn each day
• Closed-toed shoes should be worn each day
• Lunch
• Optional water bottle and snacks

A map to the Learning Innovation Center behind Space Center Houston is included on the parent guide website.

Please look for camp drop-off signs to guide you to the check in area. Camper check in closely resembles a school drop-off line.

DROP-OFF PROCEDURES:

1. Parents, upon your arrival to our drop-off/pick-up lines, please do not get out of your vehicle.
2. Please make sure your child stays in the vehicle until the check-in process has been completed.
3. Our trained staff will come to the driver’s window, while maintaining a six-feet distance from the vehicle.
4. Space Center Houston staff will be asking the parent and/or child a series of questions each day you report for your mission. You and your flight team at Space Center Houston will go through a checklist to ensure your safety and a successful mission.
5. Parents will give consent to have their camper participate in the education program.
6. Parents will be given a hanging car tag with their child’s name. This tag is to be placed on the rear-view mirror at check-out.
7. Once outside the vehicle the child will be escorted to the Learning Innovation Center to begin their camp experience.

T-SHIRTS:

We ask that the T-shirts received during check-in the first day of camp are worn by the child before entering the Learning Innovation Center for easy identification.

If your child has additional needs please indicate their needs in the Medical History portion of the registration process at least five (5) business days prior to the camp start date.

Once a parent indicates that their child has a disability, impairment, or condition, a representative from the Space Center Houston education staff will contact the parent to discuss reasonable accommodations for the child.

Campers may bring their own lunch each day or purchase a meal plan.

No glass containers are allowed. There is not a microwave available to campers.

Campers with food allergies will sit at an allergy free table to avoid food contamination.

Every camper will be provided with a daily snack in the afternoon.

Check-out begins at 3 p.m. each day from the Learning Innovation Center behind Space Center Houston. Please look for camp pick-up signs to guide you to the checkout area. Camper checkout closely resembles a school pick-up line. Please follow pick-up times:

If you arrive at the Learning Innovation Center after 9 a.m. or before 3 p.m., please follow the procedures below to maintain safe social distancing while dropping off or picking up your child.

1. Please park your vehicle in the car line.
2. Come to the front of the building and press the intercom button to alert staff to come out and greet you.
3. Please maintain social distancing guidelines while interacting with staff for drop-off or pick-up procedures.
4. You must show your ID/hang-tag in order to pick up a camper early.

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