Summer Camps for Kids - FAYcation

Our mission

The FAYcation Summer Camp offers participants a variety of enriching opportunities in line with the mission and values of The Fay School in a secure, enriching, and academically challenging environment, where respectful communication and inclusion of campers and staff from all backgrounds remains paramount. Here, children learn and grow intellectually, physically, socially, ethically, and artistically while developing self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning through an active partnership among educators, parents, and students.

General Information

FAYcation is available for all Houston-area children entering Primary I (age 3) through Fifth Grade. Registration for FAYcation Summer Camp will open on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 10:00am and close three weeks prior to each week of camp. Please take a look at our FAYcation Flyer for more details! Listed below are the weekly themes and dates for 2021 FAYcation Summer Camp. At this time, we will continue to take registrations for the FAYcation Summer Program. Should we make the determination to cancel our Summer Camp due to COVID-19, all registrations will be refunded, and we will suspend the cancelation fee.

FAYcation Summer Camp sessions can be dropped for a full refund less a $50 per session fee through May 14th, 2021. After this date, all registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Camps will be canceled if age range cohorts do not meet minimum registration numbers by registration deadlines. You will be contacted and a full refund will be processed. Registration deadlines for weekly camps will be as follows:

Week 1: May 14

Week 2: May 21

Week 3: May 28

Week 4: June 4

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

All students will remain with the same teacher/counselor team throughout their time at FAYcation Summer Camp, and groups will not mix. Properly fitted face masks are required by all campers and staff attending FAYcation Summer Camp. Outdoor spaces will be heavily utilized for camp activities, including outdoor lunch and snack. Contact Rachel Rubin, Extended Day Coordinator, with any questions!

2021 Summer CAMP dates & Weekly Themes

Weekly Registration Option	Prices	Time
Early Care	$45	7:30 - 8:30am
Half-Day Camp	$255	8:30am - Noon
Full-Day Camp	$390	8:30am - 3:00pm

 

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Rachel Rubin, Extended Day Coordinator at 713-681-8300 ext. 8915.

FAQ

• What is the FAYcation Summer Camp?
   

  • FAYcation is a day camp for children ages three years through Fifth Grade. In addition to students enrolled at The Fay School, FAYcation is open to Houston-area students.

• What are FAYcation Summer Camp hours?
   

  • Morning Care (or Early-Drop Off): 7:30-8:30am
  • Half-Day Option:  8:30am to 12:00pm
  • Full-Day Option:  8:30am to 3:00pm

• Is each week different?
   

  • YES! FAYcation has a different theme each week of the summer camp. Activities, crafts, and games are all tied to the weekly theme. The themes for each week are listed below:
  • • Week One: Treasure Hunters Week
    • Week Two: Camping at Fay Week
    • Week Three: Under the Sea Week
    • Week Four: Around the World Week 

• Do you serve lunch at FAYcation? 
   

  • You may order lunch through The Simply Fresh Kitchen for your FAYcation camper. 

• Do we get to meet the FAYcation teachers prior to camp? 
   

  • Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will not be holding a FAYcation Meet the Teacher event. Expect to hear more about our FAYcation Teachers as we get closer to Summer Camp.

• Do I have to enroll my child in all four weeks of FAYcation?

  • No, you may choose one week, two weeks, or all four weeks!

• Do you offer any kind of drop-in feature (a few days a week)?
   

  • Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have suspended our Drop-in options.

• What will my camper do in the morning hours?
   

  • All campers participate in faculty-led classes which will include themed arts and crafts, science experiments, active games, snack (provided), and recess.

• What will my camper do during the afternoon hours?
   

  •  Primary campers (three and four year olds) have story time and rest. 
  • Campers participate in more faculty led activities such as Engineering Challenges, Active Games, and more.
  • All campers have snack and recess and afternoon wrap-up with their camp group.

• Can my child, who just graduated from Fifth Grade, attend FAYcation?
   

  • YES!  We accept ages three-years through Fifth Grade students!

• What forms of payment does the FAYcation Summer Camp take?

  • The FAYcation Summer Camp only accepts credit/debit cards. 

• Do we have any special events?

  • Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will no longer be offering Splash Days. We will, however, continue our Friday Movie and Popcorn! Movies will be chosen based on the weekly theme.