Jen's Camp

Key Highlights

• ✓Extended operating hours from 7:30 am to 6 pm, accommodating working parents' schedules.
• ✓Meals and snacks are included, featuring choices like pasta, pizza, salads, or sandwiches from Sarpino's.
• ✓A wide variety of activities, including outdoor exploration, water play (inflatable slides, sprinklers), and daily changing themes/activities, keeping kids engaged.
• ✓Staff are well-trained for medical emergencies, specifically mentioned for Epipen administration.
• ✓Jen, the camp runner, has personal experience with allergies, providing an extra layer of comfort for parents of allergic children.
• ✓Staff creates a welcoming and engaging environment, making even shy children (as young as 5) feel seen and comfortable.
• ✓Encourages outdoor play and exploration, with kids often coming home 'covered with dirt and sweat' from engaging activities.

Standout Features

• ⭐Extended operating hours (7:30am-6pm) offer unparalleled flexibility for working parents.
• ⭐Included, varied, and high-quality meals and snacks from Sarpino's eliminates the need for packed lunches.
• ⭐Daily new activities and weekly themes ensure fresh engagement and variety for returning campers.
• ⭐Staff are specifically trained for emergency medical situations, including Epipen use.
• ⭐The camp provides a personal touch, with Jen having direct involvement and personal experience with common parental concerns like allergies.
• ⭐Extensive water play options (inflatable slides, sprinklers) for hot days.

Perfect For

Ideal For

🍎Food Policy

• • Lunch is served daily. Campers choose between regular cheese pizza, gluten-free cheese pizza, or a daily feature entree. Lunch includes crunchy carrots and an optional side of ranch.
• • Daily Lunch Features (2025 sample menu, 2026 similar and available April 2025): Monday: Mostaccioli (vegetarian marinara, sauce on side/plain option). Tuesday: Steak Sandwich. Wednesday: Cheese Tortellini (vegetarian tomato, sauce on side option). Thursday (Summer): Turkey Sandwich (cheddar/plain cheese option). Thursday (Spring Break): Chicken Fingers. Friday (Summer): Caesar Salad with grilled chicken strips. Friday (Spring Break): Chicken Caesar Salad.
• • Morning snack at 9:30a and afternoon snack at 3p are served daily. Additional snacks are available upon request at the HQ desk.
• • Campers should have breakfast before arriving in the morning.
• • Home lunches are permitted but must be nut-free. Lunches brought from home are stored in a crate that moves to the fridge at 10a.
• • Half-day campers must email their lunch order in advance.
• • For children with profound/severe food allergies or dietary needs (including religious reasons), schedule a call with Jen to ensure accommodations and an action plan are in place. Jen has personal experience with food allergies.
• • Sauce on the side or no sauce options are available for Mostaccioli and Cheese Tortellini.

🛡️Safety Policy

• • Jen’s Camp leaders (staff) are all CPR, First Aid, and AED certified.
• • All staff undergo background checks at both federal and state levels.
• • Staff receive training on camp philosophy, design, and COVID/health and safety best practices.
• • Administration of daily or emergency medication requires written permission and an agreed-upon action plan, with a medical permission form placed in a labeled ziplock bag with medication.
• • The outdoor play area is fenced-in.
• • Foam used for Foam Party Fridays is hypoallergenic.
• • Jen's Camp is not set up or staffed for 1:1 camper support. Families may provide an aide, subject to clearance (completed paperwork, clear background checks which can take weeks).

📅Booking Policy

• • Registration takes approximately 20 minutes per camper.
• • Required information for registration includes health insurance, doctor, and emergency contact/pick-up details.
• • Flexible check-in and check-out at any time during operating hours (Summer: 7:30a-6p; Spring Break: 7:45a-5:45p) via Door 1.
• • Multiple check-ins/outs per day are permitted without extra fees.
• • For a camper's first day, it is recommended to arrive before the 9:30a snack time to meet staff and hear announcements.
• • For Kindergarteners participating in Alcott Early Learning's 'Kick Off to Kindergarten' program, Jen's Camp staff can pick them up for afternoon programming (register for half days at Jen's Camp). This requires a separate KOK registration and a walking field trip permission slip.

🚗Parking Information

• • No specific parking information is provided. Drop-off and pick-up occur at Door 1 off Orchard Street.