Camp Policies & Refunds
Permissions & Emergency Waiver
I give permission to Fine Art Starts and Staff to make any emergency (ie: first aid, disaster evacuation) measures judged necessary for the care and protection of me and/or my child while participating in Fine Art Starts’ program. In cases of a serious medical emergency, I understand that I/my child will be transported at my expense to the closest hospital by the local emergency unit for treatment if the local emergency resource (police, rescue squad) deem it necessary. I agree to hold Fine Art Starts, its employees, contractors and volunteers harmless in the event of any medical and/or emergency situation. I release all liability from Fine Art Starts and I personally assume any and all risk associated with the program. I understand that in rare medical situations, Fine Art Starts and Staff may contact the local emergency resource before the parent, child’s physician and/or other adult acting on the parent’s behalf.
Art Camp Refunds & Cancellations
More than 2 weeks written/emailed notice:
All funds paid (minus the $50 Registration Fee per camper/per camp) are refundable and/or transferrable to another workshop or summer camp this year, or towards school year classes, and good for one year from the date of cancellation.
No Refunds after Friday
No refunds, credits, or exceptions after Friday before camp begins since materials have been purchased, facilities rental paid, Instructor contracts secured and fees we incur related to the registration system and merchant service processing fees are paid.
Less than 2 weeks written/emailed notice:
Half the amount paid is refundable to the original payment method (minus the $50 Registration Fee per camper/per camp), or the full amount transferable after the $50 registration fee.
Example of less than 2-week notice options:
Option 1:
$400 paid divided by 2 = $200 minus the $50 registration fee = $150 returned to the original payment method.
Option 2:
$400 paid minus the $50 registration fee = $350 available as credit on your account with a 1-yr expiration date. Any credits left on accounts beyond the year are considered a donation to the organization.
Downgrading Enrollment and Camp Transfer
You may self-transfer by June 1st, 2027 by logging into your Active account (our registration platform) here. There is a $12 fee to self-transfer your camper to another week or camp (which covers the merchant service fees associated with the transaction). If assistance from our team is required to make the transfer, there is an additional $5 fee.
No refunds, credits, or exceptions after Friday before camp begins.
We have this policy since materials have been purchased, facilities rental is paid, Instructor contracts secured, and the fees we incur related to the registration system and debit/credit card have been paid.
Student Pick-up Policy:
We have a firm late pick-up policy. There is a late fee of $5 for each 5-minutes students are picked up late after dismissal time. It will be automatically charged to your card on file. If you paid with cash or check, you will be reminded to bring payment the following day. Fine Art Starts understands traffic is beyond your control, but our staff is paid until all campers are picked up. If you are late to pick up your camper, charges will apply.
Artwork Pick-up Policy:
All artwork (other than clay) is taken home by campers on Friday of their camp week. All clay work must be picked-up no later than 3 weeks after the pick-up announcement you’ll receive by email (if your camper made clay items that will be fired). Fine Art Starts will not be responsible or obligated to keep or store artwork or clay left longer than 3 weeks. Any work left for more than 3 weeks becomes property of Fine Art Starts
Field Trip Permission
During select camp weeks, the Full Day campers will take a walking field trip to the Nordia House (about 3 blocks away from the WHUUF campus) to picnic for lunch and visit the Ole Bolle Troll sculpture. Please let us know if you do not want your camper to participate. Otherwise, accepting and agreeing to this waiver acknowledges the activity and grants permission for your camper to be included in this 1-hour activity.
Camper Readiness Policy:
We want our campers to want to be at ART Camp!
For everyone to have a happy camp experience, please make sure your camper is prepared to attend camp. it’s important that campers are able to follow directions, work both collaboratively and independently at times. We mix up the day between focused, seated instruction and breaks with movement. We are not a sports camp or a daycare program (though you can use the receipt for your FSA). We want our campers to want to be at ART Camp, and not haphazardly enrolled to fill a daycare need.
If your camper’s behavior demonstrates they're not ready or interested in art or camp in a way that takes away from their own experience or the positive experience of others, we'll let you know right away and assess the situation on a case-by-case basis to determine if they may continue, or are not yet prepared for our program. If the latter is the case, the registration will be cancelled without refund.
If your child is headed to kindergarten this fall, has experienced preschool, is toileting independently, and able to follow directions safely, then they're likely ready for half-day camp (and possibly full day).
Property and Forest Protection Policy
We are stewards of the private property, Forest Hall, grounds and forest at WHUUF.
We are stewards of the private property, Forest Hall, grounds and forest at WHUUF. If your camper disrupts, damages or destroys any inside or outside part of the buildings, trees, bark, or plant life on site, an apology and restorative justice is expected to repair the situation and our relationship with WHUUF. The family of the camper will be responsible for any costs related to the repair of the damages, and signing these policies at registration confirms your understanding and acceptance of this policy. Thank you for helping to instill respectful behavior and actions in the green sanctuary.