| FEE TYPE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REFUNDABLE? | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | $50 per camper per summer | Upon enrolling | No | Nonrefundable after enrollment confirmed by office |
| Deposit | $250* (included in session fees) per camper per summer | Upon enrolling | Until March 31 | *$250 goes toward session fee (not in addition) |
| 2-week Session fees | Day Camp (K-5th): $1350 Senior Outpost (6th-9th): $1600 | June 1 | Until June 1 | Nonrefundable after June 1 |
| Optional add-on fees (more info below) | $100 per Extended add-on $200 for Bus add-on | June 1 | Until June 1 | Enrollment closes for add-ons 5 days before session. |
| Example: | For K-5th grade, the total two-week cost is $1400 ($1350+50). | $300 ($50+$250) due upon enrolling | $1100 due by June 1 (1350-$250 deposit) | Total maximum cost is $1600 ($200 more) if family added Bus OR both AM & PM Extended add-ons. |
REGISTRATION FEE: At the time of enrollment, there is a $50 registration fee per camper. This fee is in addition to the fees shown in the table above and is NON-REFUNDABLE. This fee is charged once per summer (not once per session). Campers registering for multiple sessions are only charged one registration fee per child per summer.
DEPOSIT: In addition to the registration fee, a $250 deposit per child is due at the time of enrollment in order to secure the spot. The deposit goes toward the camp session fees (not in addition to it).
Deposits are refundable until March 31st. The full family balance is due on June 1. Contact our office if you have questions about this.
The fees listed above are for each two-week session and are all-inclusive: They cover all program activities, transportation to and from the pool and other venues, two Outpost t-shirts (per summer), a group photo, and a daily snack.
Additional Registration Options
EXTENDED Camp Day Hours: A daily before & aftercare program is available. This option will be available to you at enrollment if desired until all spots are filled.
- AM Extended is from 8:00 to 9:00 AM each day. The cost is $100 per session and is available on a full session basis only.
- PM Extended is from 3:15 to 4:30 PM each day. The cost is $100 per session and is available on a full session basis only.
Families are welcome to sign up for either AM or PM Extended ($100 each) OR for BOTH AM and PM Extended ($200 total per session).
CARMEL VALLEY EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CAMP: School bus transportation to and from camp is available at enrollment until all spots are filled. This is not a door-to-door service. This option is available on a full session basis only, includes both the AM and PM stops, and costs $200 per camper.
RETURNING FAMILY DISCOUNTS:
For returning families enrolling prior to January 31, 2026, there is a $50 discount per child (not per session).
For returning families referring a new family who enrolls at least one child for Summer 2026, there is a $50 referral discount. The referred family must be new to Outpost and must indicate the referring family's name during their online enrollment process. Families will receive $50 per new family referred (not per child or per session).
If your child has special medical needs, please contact us directly prior to enrollment.
To read about our health practices, click here.
Outpost Summer Camps also offers full and partial camperships for qualifying families due to the generosity of our owners, supporters, and camp parents. To request a campership application packet, or if you would like to make a contribution to our campership program (all contributions are 100% tax-deductible), please contact us.
General Information
The camp day is 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM. Parents may drop off their children between 8:45 and 9:00 AM and pick them up between 3:00 and 3:15 PM. Prior to the beginning of your child's session (the Saturday prior), we will offer an Open House where you will be able to see the drop off and pick up area, meet the camp director, and receive your child's shirts and car placard. Contact our office if you have additional questions.
Each camper brings a backpack with a water bottle, peanut-free lunch from home, and a swimsuit and towel. Please note that all electronics are strictly prohibited at camp, including smart watches and all phones of any type. We serve a daily snack in the afternoon, such as crackers or cuties.
We swim Monday through Friday at Fairbanks Ranch County Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Each camper is individually evaluated on their swimming skills on the first day of each session, so that the best level of supervision and coaching can be provided at all times.
If you have other questions about our program, try reading our "frequently asked questions" page or give us a call.