SNAPOLOGY SUMMER CAMP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE SUMMER CAMP HOURS?
Half-day morning: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Half-day afternoon: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Full-day: 9:00am – 4:30pm
WHERE ARE YOUR SUMMER CAMPS LOCATED?
Snapology Summer Camps are offered at various locations in North Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown and Round Rock. You may find it easiest to browse our schedule by location.
HOW MUCH IS A SUMMER CAMP? IS THE PRICE FOR THE FULL WEEK?
Pricing varies by location due to fees and operating expenses associated with each location.
Half-day pricing: $225-$280 per week-long camp
Full-day pricing: $360-$395 per week-long camp
Typical summer camps are 5 days per week. At times, we may offer a shorter week due to holidays or other circumstances. All pricing is adjusted according to the number of days children will attend camp in those instances.
WHAT DOES A DAY AT CAMP LOOKS LIKE?
9:00am Arrival for morning-only and full-day campers and free play with LEGO®
9:15am First building project or activity for morning session
10:45am Snack break
11:00am Second building project or activity
12:15pm Clean up
12:30pm Dismissal for morning-only campers/Lunch for full-day campers
1:00pm Arrival for afternoon-only campers and free play with LEGO®
1:15pm First building project or activity for afternoon session
2:45pm Snack break
3:00pm Second building project or activity
4:15pm Clean up
4:30pm Dismissal
WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BRING?
Half-day campers should bring a water bottle and snack.
Full-day campers should bring a water bottle, 2 snacks, and a lunch that does not require refrigeration or warming.
WHAT IF SOMEONE ELSE NEEDS TO PICK UP MY CHILD?
Anyone picking children up from Snapology Camps must have their child’s pick-up card (a digital copy is okay) or be listed as an authorized person on the account.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH CODING AND ROBOTICS?
Snapology is a great place to learn about coding and robotics. Campers will receive instruction relevant to their project prior to building with their partner. We use LEGO® robotics kits and provide students with step-by-step building instructions and programming sheets to support them in the building and coding process.
WILL THE CHILDREN BE GOING OUTSIDE?
In order to keep students safe, outdoor time is dependent upon weather and location. Outdoor time is typically during a snack or lunch break.
WHAT ARE THE CLASS SIZES?
Classes are up to 12 students per instructor and limited to around 24 campers.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO INTRUCTORS HAVE?
Camps are taught by experienced instructors who have been working with children for years in school and camp settings. Our instructors are often school teachers during the school year and work with Snapology in the summer. Additionally, every instructor receives in-person and online training specific to Snapology programs. In-person training and instructor support is led by our local owner/operator, Kim Nisson. Kim holds credentials in elementary and special education and administration. She also has a Master’s degree in Teaching and Learning and over 15 years of experience in public education including classroom instruction, English learner support, curriculum development, leading professional development for staff, and special education program management and administration. Kim is passionate about helping children learn and loves to see their excitement as they explore the world of STEAM through Snapology.
ARE SNAPOLOGY CAMPS ELIGIBLE FOR SPENDING ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT OR TAX CREDITS?Snapology summer camps may qualify as child care expenses that are reimbursable from Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or a tax deduction. Check your FSA benefits plan or consult with your professional tax advisor.
