Our Metropolis Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch has a rich tradition, dating back to the early 1980's, and is grounded on the principals of living a true Orthodox lifestyle. We have daily liturgical services, opportunities for reflection, confession, daily activity rotations such as arts & crafts, aquatics, Orthodox Life, athletics, faith & culture, fishing, canoeing, archery, an opportunity to visit the Monastery, and camp-wide evening activities.
Individuals or organizations interested in providing scholarships for youth to attend Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch are encourage to email our Camp Director.
Camp Director: Johanna Duterte Carter
Email: JDuterte@sanfran.goarch.org
COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to the current state of COVID-19 in our Country and World, it’s very unlikely that in-person summer camps across the Country will be operating at all, or like we are used to this coming season. At this time, we haven’t made any decisions yet, and are seeking the guidance and direction from local and state authorities, the Health Department, the ACA (American Camping Association) and many camp professionals. We hope to have a final decision in the coming weeks, so please continue to be patient with us at this time.
If you decide to cancel now, the $100 non-refundable deposit is still non-refundable.
If at a later date, we are required to cancel camp this summer, everyone will receive a full refund at that time.
SUMMER CAMP BASIC INFORMATION
2020 SUMMER CAMP DATES
Staff Orientation Week: July 6 - 11
Session I: July 12 - 18
Session II: July 19 - 25
Session III: July 26 - Aug 1
PRICE
$550 Normal Registration (January 1 – January 31)
$575 Late Registration (February 1 – May 31)
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1, 2020
SIBLING DISCOUNT
All siblings receive a $25.00 discount. (The first child is full price)
Enter the code: SIBLING2020
AGES
For children 8 years old (or entering 3rd grade in Fall 2020)
until 18 years old (or will be graduating High School in Spring 2020).
DEPOSIT
You can secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $100.
2020 REFUND POLICY
Due to the current state of COVID-19 in our Country and World, it’s hard to know if summer camps across the Country will be canceling just yet. At this time, we are continuing with plans for camp as usual. We are hoping that the health of our Country will improve in the coming months, and God-willing, all restrictions will be lifted by May/June. There is no way of knowing this for sure now, but please be patient with us at this time.
If you decide to cancel now, the $100 non-refundable deposit is still non-refundable.
If at a later date, we are required to cancel camp this summer, everyone will receive a full refund at that time. For now, we ask that you please continue to update your camper’s health profile on CampDoc, and make payments as usual.
All payments must be made IN FULL by June 1, 2020.
Cancellations before June 1, 2020 - You will receive all money paid EXCEPT for the $100 non-refundable deposit
Cancellations June 1 - June 30, 2020 - 50% refund
Cancellations July 1, 2020 or later - No refund unless it is a medical reason* (must have written explanation from Doctor).
*Medical reason for cancellation:
We understand that medical issues may arise over the summer or just as your child is set to attend camp. Please email us as soon as possible to inform us of your need to cancel. We will ask that you submit a written explanation from your child's physician. If you child is sick and there is time and room, we will work with you to switch your camper to a later session. If your camper is unable to attend a later session, but still able to send us a written explanation from your Doctor, a 50% refund will be issued.
Please note: The $100 non-refundable deposit is non-refundable at all times.
2020 PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans are available, but all payments must be made IN FULL by June 1, 2020. We open registration January 1, to allow families 5 months to spread out the cost of summer camp.
If we have not received FULL payment by June 1, 2020, the Metropolis of San Francisco reserves the right to cancel unpaid camper registrations with no return of fees. For campers who register after June 1, payment is due in full upon registration.