SP Health Form
Medicine Authorization Form

AllergyForm
Emergency Care Form – For Allergies

NOTE:  All forms are due on May 1st!

What are the camp sessions?

*Fridays are the rain make-up for Sessions 2, 3, and 4.

What are the age requirements? Ages 3 – 12. You must be 3 by 4/1/2024 to attend camp (NO EXCEPTIONS)

How do I register? All registration is done online.  Click here to register.

What additional forms are needed? Health Exam/Record Form; Authorization for the administration of medication by camp personnel (for regularly anticipated & prescribed medication ex. epi-pens, asthma inhaler, ONLY if necessary); If applicable, Emergency Health Care Plan (For severe allergies which require epi-pen and/or Benadryl; Medication MUST be in its original packaging). Please fill out the forms. They must be filled out and submitted prior to camp!

Where can I find these forms? All camp forms and additional information can be found on our website.

What to bring? • Camp T-Shirt (provided on the first day of the session) • Water shoes  • Water Bottle • Lunch (please pack lunch in zip lock bags with their name on it. NO lunch boxes) • Towel • SunScreen • Sweatshirt • Extra T-Shirt, Underwear

What is the camper to counselor ratio? The 3-year-olds are in their own separate group, with one counselor for every 4 children. All other groups have two counselors per group. 

How old are the counselors? All counselors are in high school or currently enrolled in college. We have two of our own designated LifeGuards, a First Aid Director, and a seasoned Camp Director who have been involved with the OGRCC and Sandpipers for several years.

What are the camp hours? 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) *Friday is rain makeup

Where is pick up and drop off? Camp pick up and drop off is in the picnic area right behind the main concession stand at Tod’s Point.  See this map for reference.

When can I drop my child off? You may begin dropping your children off at 9:00 am. Please do not drop your children off prior as counselors will be setting up camp as there will be limited supervision.

When can I pick up my children? Pick-up is at 3:00 pm SHARP. There will be a $15.00 late fee for any campers that are picked up after 3:15 PM.

What do I do at drop off or pick up?  All children must be registered with Sandpipers Beach Camp to participate in the activities.  All children must be signed in and out by the same Parent/Legal Guardian or authorized persons over the age of 18. Parents/legal guardians can authorize two other people (over the age of 18) on the Registration form to sign in/out their children from activities. For the safety of the child, there are no exceptions to this rule.

What do I do if I need to pick up my child early? Preferably the best time to pick up your child early is at lunch, as campers will be spread throughout Tod’s Point during the day. If you need to pick your child up earlier in the day, please let the camp director and your child’s counselor know.

Why is there a rain make-up day? Our camp is held strictly outdoors, and if it rains heavily, we will determine whether or not to cancel camp.

How do we know if camp is canceled? The camp director will determine by 8am whether camp is canceled due to rain.  All registered campers will receive updated communications from their CommunityPass account should camp be canceled.  To ensure you are receiving all communications, please follow these instructions.

What happens if it rains during camp? If it rains lightly, camp will still resume. If rain persists and is heavy, or if there is lighting, the Camp Director will assess the situation and make a determination whether to cancel camp. At this point, a message from CommunityPass will be sent to all registered participants, and counselors will additionally attempt to contact parents/guardians to come and pick their children up.

We ask that all parents sign up for the text alerts. Click here to learn more.

Are there refunds for bad weather? The OGRCC does not provide refunds for weather related issues.  The camp runs 4-days each week with Friday as a makeup (except for week 2 of Session 1).  If camp is canceled more than one day each week, refunds are not provided.

I am concerned about my children’s safety in the water, what are the guidelines? We have two designated camp lifeguards who are always down at the water. The town also provides their own set of lifeguards. Additionally, each age group will have 1 additional counselor trained in water safety. The camp lifeguard will assess the child’s swimming ability. For the younger children, they will not be allowed to go in the water past their waist.

Could you tell us more about general beach protocols?

What is the bathroom protocol? All campers must be potty trained. Campers age 3 – 7 will go to the bathroom under the supervision of counselor(s). Older children age 8 & up may go to the bathroom but only with a buddy.

What is the sunscreen/bug repellent protocol? Only those parents who have given the counselors permission will have their children reapplied with sunscreen. (Please provide your child with proper sunscreen, the counselors will only use the sunscreen that you have provided) Bug repellent is provided by the camp and the tables and camp areas are sprayed down prior to the start of camp.

Are lunch/refreshments provided? No, please pack your child a lunch. Must be in ziplock bags with their name on it. No lunch boxes as we store the lunches in cooler boxes which are mandated by the state of Connecticut. We do not have enough space for lunch boxes.

Can my child purchase items at the concession stand? No, we kindly ask children to refrain from purchasing items at the concession stand.

What is your cancelation and refund policy? All refund/cancellations requests must be made by April 1. There will be a $15.00 transaction fee for refunds, or you can opt for a full OGRCC credit.

What is your transfer policy? All transfer requests must be made 2 weeks in advance of the start of the session your child is attending. If there are openings in the session you are wanting to transfer to we will be able to make this change.

What is the friend request policy? Only 1 friend request per child and these must be submitted in writing to yuki@myogrcc.org These friend requests are NOT GUARANTEED. Children must be similar in age.