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. Campers registering for multiple sessions are only charged one registration fee per child per summer.
DEPOSIT: In addition to the registration fee, a $200 deposit per child is due at the time of enrollment. 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 for the Day Camp and Senior Outpost programs, two Outpost t-shirts, a group photo, and a daily snack.
*Please note: To adjust for the Tuesday, July 4 holiday in Session 2 of 2023, the two-week session discounted fees for Session 2 are: Junior Outpost $610, Day Camp $975, Senior Outpost $1125.
Additional Registration Options
EXTENDED: A daily extended hours program is available for Day Camp and Senior Outpost full-day campers only. 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 3:00 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 and Cathedral Catholic High School is available for Day Camp and Senior Outpost full-day campers only. This option will be available to you at enrollment if desired 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 $150 per camper.
RETURNING FAMILY DISCOUNTS:
For returning families enrolling prior to January 31, 2023, there is a $30 discount per child (not session).
For returning families referring another family who enrolls at least one child for Summer 2023, there is a $25 referral discount. The referred family must be new to camp and must indicate the referring family's name during their online enrollment process. Families will receive $25 per new family referred.
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
Day Camp (entering K-5th) and Senior Outpost (entering 6-9th)
The camp day for Day Camp and Senior Outpost is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Parents may drop off their children between 8:45 and 9:00 AM and pick them up between 2:45 and 3:00 PM. Prior to the beginning of your child's session, 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 and watermelon.
We swim Mondays through Fridays at Fit Athletic Club in Carmel Mountain Ranch. 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.
Junior Outpost (entering K-2nd)
Our youngest campers - entering K-2nd grade - have two program options. They are eligible to enroll in the Day Camp program (described above) OR Junior Outpost.
The Junior Outpost camp day is 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Parents drop off their campers between 9:15 AM and 9:30 AM and pick up between 1:15 PM and 1:30 PM.
Junior Outpost has been carefully designed as an introductory summer day camp experience: A shorter day, no pool, and age-appropriate activities. We create a nurturing environment built around the individual needs of each of our campers. A typical camp day begins with a "campfire," our traditional assembly full of songs, skits, and other old-fashioned camp activities. Campers then split into small, all-gender, age-based groups led by staff who balance camper needs (in a parental-type of approach) with creating excitement and energy for the camp activities.
In their small groups, campers engage in program activities including hiking and exploring the wilderness preserve, scavenger hunts, mystery guests, nature based crafts, old-fashioned age-appropriate camp games, and other traditional camp programming. We strive to create a unique community with a strong sense of belonging, so that each child feels a part of their "special group." We know that younger children vary in their ability and stamina to handle situations over the course of a busy camp day, so we're always on the lookout for anyone who needs extra attention or nurturing.
Each camper brings a backpack with a water bottle and a peanut-free lunch from home. 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 and watermelon.
If you have any questions about our Junior Outpost program, do not hesitate to contact us!
To learn more about our camp's approach, read about our camp's mission, philosophy and safety.