Summer Time with PCI

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much does Summer Time with PCI cost?

  • It's 100% Free!​

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• What time does the Program run?

  • Summer Time with PCI runs Monday-Thursday from 8 am-4 pm. This program will only be available the first two weeks of June.  

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• Is there a waitlist for full weeks? 

  • We do keep a waitlist for campers. If you see a full camp week and would like to add your child, please contact Youth@pagosacommunityinitiative.org. 

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• Do the weekly spots fill up quickly?

  • Typically, Yes! We encourage you to sign up right away for weeks that you know you will need camp for your kiddo.

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• What is the age range for the summer program? Will children be together or in different groups based on their age range? 

  • We accept mixed-age kindergarten and middle school students. We will facilitate activities for all age groups. We require that campers have completed their first year of Kindergarten before joining us. 

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• Who leads the summer program? What is the child/facilitator ratio?

  • We will have our program director taking the lead on all planning and presenting for camp days. Another 3-4 adults and multiple high school leaders. These leaders have served with us in the past and are phenomenal. They also work in our after-school programs and will be familiar faces. The ratio with those 5 people is typically around 5 to 1.
     

• Where would students meet daily for camp? 

  • Base camp will be in Pagosa Springs Elementary School.
     

• How can I communicate with camp leaders during a camp day?

  • ​We mainly use the Brightwheel app for communication.

• What does my child need for a typical day at summer camp?

  • Cold lunch, sunscreen (on and extra in the backpack), water bottle, hat, weather appropriate gear and footwear & we also recommend a change of clothing and/or swimwear and towel as we are frequently in the water. We do provide snacks daily for campers and have extra sunscreen on-site. 
     

• will I be completing any paperwork before camp? 

  • We will be emailing you through our registration and communication platform, Brightwheel. We encourage you to download the app upon signing up as we also post many photos of your child's adventures during the day, which are viewable only by you. Please insert information about your child, such as emergency contact, allergies, and medical information, and sign all forms before the start of camp. REGISTRATION AND ALL FORMS WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED BEFORE ARRIVAL ON TUESDAY. Please email us with any questions or issues and we will be happy to help! Youth@pagosacommunityinitiative.org 
     

• Is it an issue if kids aren't strong swimmers since there's a lot of water play?

  • Not an issue at all! We keep several life vests and require them for younger children. We also weigh the age and skills of our youth when we select areas to play. 
     

• Are there volunteer opportunities for adults who want to help out/support during a Program week? 

  • At this time, there are not. We just became an official family resource center. This is a fantastic honor. With this comes the requirement of extensive intake and background checks for staff members and adult volunteers. We will be applying new processes around this in the future but have it on pause now. We also have had some difficulty with space and transportation.